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Council on Environmental Quality
@WHCEQ46
This is an archive of a Biden-Harris Administration account for the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Washington, D.C.
whitehouse.gov/ceq/
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    Council on Environmental Quality
    @WHCEQ46
    Mar 1, 2021
    Hello, Twitter! We have hit the ground running on @POTUS’s environment, climate & jobs agenda. Follow us for our updates on #environmentaljustice #climate #cleanenergy #sustainability #publiclands #oceans #wildlife and #NEPA issues. Please RT and help us spread the word!
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Mar 2, 2021
    We are hiring (remote) interns! If you are a U.S. citizen and an undergrad, grad student, or recent college grad, send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to [email protected]. Last day to apply is March 5, so don’t delay! #environmentalinternships #internships
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Feb 18, 2022
    Today, we released a beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, a key component in the implementation of @POTUS' historic #Justice40 Initiative that takes a major step toward addressing current and historic environmental injustices. whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updat…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Jan 21, 2022
    JUST IN: Biden-Harris Administration launches Building Performance Standards Coalition – a first-of-its-kind partnership between 33 state and local governments dedicated to delivering cleaner, healthier, and more affordable buildings. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Aug 17, 2022
    The Inflation Reduction Act will electrify the largest vehicle fleet in the world, providing $3B to @USPS to purchase 🇺🇸-made electric trucks and charging infrastructure.
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Apr 4, 2022
    Today the @VP will announce the Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure to upgrade our public schools with modern, clean, energy efficient facilities and transportation. Read more: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Dec 20, 2022
    Today @USPS announced an historic, $9.6 billion investment over the next five years to electrify its delivery fleet and put 66,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road. 🚐⚡ whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Aug 11, 2021
    Today, we launched the #AmericatheBeautiful Interagency Working Group. Chaired by @BrendaMallory46, @SecDebHaaland, @SecVilsack & @SecRaimondo, this group will help coordinate interagency efforts to deliver on @POTUS' #AmericatheBeautiful initiative. whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updat…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Nov 10, 2022
    NEW: @WhiteHouse is taking historic action today to address greenhouse gas emissions and protect the Federal Government’s supply chains from climate-related financial risks by proposing the Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Jul 19, 2024
    Today, we released the first government-wide strategy to tackle plastic pollution and announced a new goal to phase out single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035. Thanks to @POTUS & @VP, we are leading efforts to end plastic pollution. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Apr 11, 2022
    Today, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a $1 billion America the Beautiful Challenge that will leverage Federal investments to support and accelerate land, water, and wildlife conservation efforts across the country. whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updat…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Jan 26, 2022
    Nearly one year ago, @POTUS laid the foundation for the most ambitious #environmentaljustice agenda ever undertaken by an Administration. Read more as the @WhiteHouse marks a year of progress in advancing environmental justice. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    May 5, 2022
    We are honored to announce the appointment of Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome as Senior Director for Environmental Justice. Dr. White-Newsome will help lead and coordinate the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address environmental injustices. whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updat…
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    Council on Environmental Quality
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    Sep 2, 2021
    Just in today: a new @EPA report shows that the most severe harms from climate change fall disproportionately upon underserved communities who are least able to prepare for, and recover from, heat waves, poor air quality, flooding, and other impacts.
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency News Release
    EPA Report Shows Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Change on Socially Vulnerable Populations in...
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