Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $50 billion in 28-day credit held on February 8, 2010
Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $50 billion in 28-day credit held on February 8, 2010
Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a sustainability forum at Portland State University and a speech to the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Seattle, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the launch of HUD’s new Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities…
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
Issued monthly, WASDE provides the most current USDA forecasts of U.S. and world supply-use balances for major grains, soybeans and products, and cotton, and U.S. supply and use data for sugar and livestock products.
Substitution and Technological Change Under cap-and-trade
World Bankby Considine, Timothy J. ; Larson, Donald F.The use of carbon-intense fuels by the power sector contributes significantly to the greenhouse gas emissions of most countries. For this reason, the sector is often key to initial efforts to regulate emissions. But how long does it take before…
Internet Access For Visually Impaired
For more information visit: “100% access to information and communication with 0% human rights violations”Nearly 200 cyber experts and other stakeholders seeking access to the Web for scores of millions of people with visual and other disabilities wrapped up a four-day United Nations workshop in…
Federal Reserve offers $50 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility
Federal Reserve offers $50 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility
Three Steps to Boost Biofuels
President Barack Obama announced three actions that the federal government is taking to boost U.S. biofuels production. The measures include: the final rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) of 36 billion gallons by 2022; a proposed…
Making the Federal Government More Sustainable
by Nancy SutleyYesterday I had the opportunity to co-convene a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and leaders from across the Federal community who are helping to make sustainability a reality for the Federal government. Following up from President Obama’s announcement on…
GDP for the Fourth Quarter of 2009
Statement by Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Christina Romer on the Advance Estimate of GDP for the Fourth Quarter of 2009The latest GDP report is the most positive news to date on the economy. The data show that the total output of the U.S. economy increased strongly in the fourth quarter…
Nuclear Is The Cleanest And Cheapest Energy
Washington, DCPresidential MemorandumExpanding our Nation’s capacity to generate clean nuclear energy is crucial to our ability to combat climate change, enhance energy security, and increase economic prosperity. My Administration is undertaking substantial steps to expand the safe, secure, and…
Federal Government To Cut GHG Emissions
President Obama announced on January 29 that the federal government—the largest energy consumer in the U.S. economy—will achieve a 28% reduction in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2020. Reducing and reporting GHG emissions, as called for in Executive Order 13514 on Federal Sustainability,…
30 Seconds Until Mars Explodes?
The band 30 Seconds To Mars (30STM) has a member that is also an actor, as well as, being into guerrilla marketing. Yesterday the band held a screening for his new project and it turned into something beyond real.The FaceBook and Twitter crowd showed up in droves to see the band in response to [...]…
Regulators issue statement on lending to creditworthy small businesses
Regulators issue statement on lending to creditworthy small businesses
Free Tax Help Available Nationwide
Nearly 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax…
Written agreement with Citizens Bancshares and The Citizens Bank of Edmond
Written agreement with Citizens Bancshares and The Citizens Bank of Edmond
2010 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™ Available February 11
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for its 2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set on February 11, 2010, at noon Eastern Time. The set contains four proof versions of the circulating Presidential $1 Coins scheduled to be released this year, bearing…
Ben S. Bernanke formally sworn in to second term as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Ben S. Bernanke formally sworn in to second term as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Written agreement with Palm Desert Investments
Written agreement with Palm Desert Investments
Earthquakes In The Northeast United States?
USGSQuestion: Why should people in the eastern US be concerned about earthquakes? Answer: a) Severe earthquakes have occurred in the East: In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred 200 miles off the coast of Cape Ann,…
What Is Cap-and-trade?
About Emissions Trading / Cap And TradeU.S. Energy Information Administration: What Is a Cap-and-Trade Program?A cap-and-trade program is an environmental policy tool designed to reduce emissions of a pollutant by placing a limit (or cap) on the total amount of emissions that can be released by…