Learn the Issues
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CSC Tip Sheets: Identifying and Working with Experts
Identify expert individuals and organizations to help programs tap into knowledge and experience in program design and implementation, as well as working with them to evaluate program success.
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Profiles of Americans with Disabilities at EPA: Anthony Napoli
Summary of Americans with Disabilities at EPA employee Anthony Napoli's work.
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EMS at EPA Facilities
Information and links for EMS programs implemented at EPA facilities.
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Frequent Questions About Environmental Management Systems
Providing additional information to FAQs related to environmental management systems and ISO 14001.
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Clean Water Indian Set-Aside Emerging Contaminant Program
Information to assist federally recognized Tribes within EPA's Pacific Southwest (California, Nevada, Arizona) improve wastewater infrastructure to address emerging contaminants (ECs).
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CSC Tip Sheets: Working with Early Adopters
Work with “early adopters” who can provide candid feedback to help improve the program. They can be effective messengers to their peers and help your program build a track record of success.
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Energy and Environment Guide to Action - Chapter 4.2: Energy Efficiency Programs
Provides guidance and recommendations for designing, funding, and implementing effective energy efficiency programs, which provide a range of financial and other incentives to encourage investments in energy-efficient technologies and behavior change.
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CSC Tip Sheets: Working with Corporations
Programs can work with corporations to reduce companies’ greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, as well as create partnerships to reach employees and the community with local sustainability program offerings.
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CSC Tip Sheets: Working with Institutional Partners
Partner with organizations, such as other jurisdictions, utilities, complementary programs, community-based organizations, and others, can help you implement your program and achieve your collective goals.
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CSC Tip Sheets: Award and Certificate Programs
Learn how to use award and certificate programs to publicly recognize and reward organizations that meet criteria for achieving sustainability goals or win a competition among organizations.
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CSC Tip Sheets: Working in Small or Rural Communities
Engage small and rural communities that are home to up to 80 percent of the population in some states. Provides lessons learned to engage residents from rural areas in sustainability initiatives.
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CSC Tip Sheets: Testimonial Videos
Testimonial videos can be used to communicate to your target audience from the perspective of "someone like them" who has participated in program activities and can speak to the benefits and motivations of the activities your program is promoting.
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The Jobs Impact of Clean Energy
Gain insight into the affect of clean energy on job creation and economic growth.
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Take Action to Protect Beaches
Take Action to Protect Beaches
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Take Action at the Beach
Actions you can take at the beach
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The EPA’s Role in Protecting Beaches
EPA's role in the Beach Program
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Health Effects Notebook Glossary
Health Effects Notebook Glossary
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What can I do to protect my family from lead contamination that was found in my neighborhood?
If environmental exposure to lead is suspected, you should contact your local or state environmental office to determine if there are known or suspected sources of lead in the area. If there are known or suspected sources of lead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following…
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CSC Tip Sheets: Working Across Ideological Differences
Learn about why it is important to work across ideological differences and focus on common values and goals when implementing local climate and energy programs.
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Transportation Control Measures
Learn how various TCMs can reduce the demand for fuels, decrease GHG emissions and local air pollutants, and reduce infrastructure and travel costs for the community, residents, and local businesses.