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Farmers markets: shrinking food’s footprint
Corn growing just steps from the National Mall. by Jennie Saxe On a sightseeing trip to Washington, DC, my family and I observed two unexpected sights, just steps from the National Mall: a busy farmers...
View ArticleWorking Together to Implement the Clean Power Plan
By Gina McCarthy This summer, EPA issued our historic Clean Power Plan, one of the largest steps America has ever taken to combat climate change and protect future generations. The Plan puts the U.S....
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EPA Honors 2015 Green Power Leaders
By Janet McCabe On October 19th, I had the honor of presenting EPA’s 15th Annual Green Power Leadership Awards to 25 organizations that are leading the charge in using renewable energy and setting an...
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Career Beat: Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
by Patti Schwenke Job opportunities exist in the water and wastewater sector Ever consider a career as a drinking water or wastewater treatment plant operator? According to the Bureau of Labor...
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A Greener 2016
By Lina Younes Happy New Year! As we begin the new year, we’re looking for a fresh start to a healthier and happier life. How about finding ways to embrace a greener lifestyle for 2016? Personally,...
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When Buildings Compete, We All Win
By Administrator Gina McCarthy On average, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. So the buildings where we work, learn, and shop have an important role to play in our wellbeing. At the same...
View ArticleEPA: “Aim High” – Working Toward a Sustainable Future
By Administrator Gina McCarthy Last month, I asked EPA employees to share how their work at EPA is contributing to a sustainable future for our kids and grandkids. I wanted to hear about the many ways...
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When it’s hot, we can help “shave the peak”
By Gina Snyder “Shave the Peak,” said the email message. My local light department was asking me to join in its efforts to help reduce the summer’s peak electrical demand and with that, also...
View ArticleWaste and Materials Tracking Now Available in EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio...
By Mathy Stanislaus and Janet McCabe While you might not think about buildings as polluters, the places where we work, shop and learn offer a significant opportunity to save energy, save water, reduce...
View ArticleMake Your Light Bulb Choice Count
By Janet McCabe Throughout the month of October,you can save money and energy while helping your local community by purchasing an ENERGY STAR certified LED bulb. I’m excited to announce that every time...
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