New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
New analysis details the environmental importance of the Biden administration’s updated energy efficiency standards
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How Girls Scouts prepared me to become an environmental advocate
Leadership, service experiences, and time spent in nature as a Girl Scout helped me find my calling
Native plants for Oregon: How and why to start a native plant garden
Safeguard native bees and other pollinators by planting these native plants in your backyard or garden.
Energy-efficient windows and doors: How federal tax credits can help you install them
Learn more about how new federal clean energy tax credits can help you save money and save energy by installing more energy-efficient windows and doors.
How to avoid bee-killing pesticides
To save the bees, you should avoid toxic bee-killing pesticides called neonicotinoids. Use our guide to identify which pesticides contain neonicotinoids.
National web briefing tackles harmful pollution from lawn equipment
Clean air leaders discussed policies to accelerate the transition to electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers and more