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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT | Protecting our natural resources

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  • Polar bear (AP Images)

    As temperatures and sea levels rise, federal agencies are working to establish a national climate service to help communities, regions and nations respond to a changing planet.

  • Wind turbines (AP Images)

    The federal government is involved in projects to rebuild and renovate in a manner that protects valuable resources and saves energy.

  • Pittsburgh Skyline

    It’s not just progressive American cities that are on the environmental bandwagon. Industrial cities are cleaning up and finding it pays.

  • Endangered species

    Thousands of species struggle to survive in the face of the threats posed by shrinking habitats, illegal trafficking and a changing climate. Find out more about the animals at risk.

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On the Record

Quote BeginningClimate change is a clear and present danger to our world that demands immediate attention. The United States is fully engaged and ready to lead and determined to make up for lost time, both at home and abroad.End Quote

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, April 27, 2009.

Timeline

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    A Timeline of Environmental Treaties

    This list of key environmental treaties shows how nations are working together, politically and scientifically, to safeguard our planet and respond to a global threat. The United States, whose pollution control laws serve as models for other nations, remains a leader in identifying, mitigating and remediating environmental hazards.

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