The Week in Energy and Climate October is National Energy Awareness Month, a national effort to underscore how central energy is to our economy, national security, and environment. To commemorate National Energy Awareness Month, the Obama Administration is kicking off a month of clean energy events and activities. Senior administration officials across the federal government will be highlighting the work being done to position our country for a more sustainable future, create new clean energy jobs and industries, and build the foundation for our long-term economic security. Check out the current calendar of events, and be sure to check back often as more events are added. Highlights Kicking Off National Energy Awareness Month October 1, 2010 The Obama Administration kicks off National Energy Awareness Month with a calendar of clean energy events and activities from around the Administration. Investing in the Health of the Great Lakes September 28, 2010 White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley travels to Milwaukee to tour restoration work that is underway and announce a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant. Celebrating Our Environment on National Public Lands Day September 28, 2010 White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson celebrated National Public Land Day by joining D.C. volunteers to help preserve the Aquatic Gardens at Kenilworth Park. Educating the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards September 27, 2010 The Department of Education holds a national Sustainability Education Summit: Citizenship and Pathways for a Green Economy to discuss ideas and proposals for a national agenda to advance a sustainable economy through education. Ocean Council Moving Full Steam Ahead September 24, 2010 The National Ocean Council (NOC) reaches organizational and outreach milestones as it works to ensure the stewardship of our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes. A Saturday in the Outdoors September 24, 2010 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar encourages Americans to get outdoors in honor of National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day. Promoting a Sustainable and Healthy Environment for All Americans September 22, 2010 Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson host a meeting to reconvene the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice. Moving Clean Energy Innovations Out of the Lab and into the Market September 15, 2010 The Department of Energy announces new steps toward strengthening the commercialization successes of our nation’s research universities through a variety of partnerships. Get Updates Sign up for the weekly White House Energy and Climate Agenda. Stay Connected |
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