Earth Day

Mark your calendars for Earth Day this April 22nd! Earth day began in spring 1970 as a way to force the issues of clean air and water onto the national agenda. With over 20 million Americans demonstrating in support of the day, it went on to spark the formation of the federal Environmental Protection Agency…

President Signs Pro-Business bill entitled JOBS

The bill, Jumpstart Our Business Startups or JOBS, was signed by President Obama yesterday, April 5, 2012.  This bipartisan bill will support startups and small businesses across the nation in raising capital from investors more efficiently.  The president believes that it is small businesses and startups that are fueling the economy and job creation. “America’s…

USGCC April 3rd Newsletter

Get Ready for Bike to Work Day Get ready as May is National Bike Month! Most cities around the country will be having opportunities to participate in cycling activities all month long. Make sure to mark your calendars for National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18th! Not only is biking a fun and…

Oil Scare Turns Fed Ex On To Energy Efficiency

From NPR News 4/2/12 The rising cost of oil isn’t just a hit to the family budget. Businesses are hurt, too. Few are more affected than firms like FedEx. It deploys nearly 700 planes and tens of thousands of trucks and vans every day to deliver packages around the world. And few business leaders are…

Bike to Work Day 2012

Bike to Work 2012 it’s how i roll Save the date — Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 18, 2012! Bike to Work Day is a nationally recognized event celebrated annually on the third Friday in May. And because May is National Bike Month, San Diegans will have opportunities to participate in cycling activities…

100 Cities for Change

USGCC March 28th Newsletter

Join Us in Celebrating Earth Hour! Each year people and cities from around the world honor our planet by turning out their lights for one symbolic hour—-EARTH HOUR. The event, sponsored by World Wildlife Fund, began in Sydney Australia in 2007 when 2 million people switched off their lights to support environmentally sustainable action. The…