Six federal agencies to help communities develop local food and environmental projects that protect the environment and encourage economic expansion.
Stronger ozone standards will provide added protection for those more likely to suffer from asthma or to live in communities that are overburdened by pollution.
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Food sent to landfills decomposes and generates methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
Our new plan shows how we'll prepare for the impacts of climate change on our programs, policies and operations and ensures that our work stays effective.
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Jared Blumenfeld
December 4, 2014
2014 Green Power Leadership Awards
Today, I was in Sacramento, Calif., to present EPA's Green Power Leadership Awards. By showing leadership in buying and using green power, as well as making it more widely available, More >
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