Lisa P. Jackson
Lisa P. Jackson is the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She was nominated by President Obama in December 2008 and sworn in on January 26, 2009. She is the first African American to head the EPA.
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Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Just visited Edmonston, MD, where the Recovery Act is helping turn the main street into an environmentally responsible Green Street. Creative green planning will cut water pollution and energy use, promote biking and walking, and create jobs in the community.

Hayward Withers
Hayward Withers
I'll start biking when Administrator Jackson does.
November 24 at 5:21pm
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Thank you to stakeholders who joined me and Sec. Sebelius at the White House to discuss public health and clean energy. Creating jobs and halting climate change with clean energy also prevents harmful pollution. That means health care savings and fewer tragic cases of asthma, cancer and diseases linked to pollution. Le...t's make sure our health is part of the conversation we’re having right now on energy reform.

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November 20 at 12:47pm
FranIsha Echols
FranIsha Echols
LEAD SAFE KIDS & GREEN*GLOBAL COMMUNITIES!
Fri at 5:58am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson What a day! Just wrapped up a speech at Tulane. Also, saw great opportunities for green development and infrastructure for New Orleans in the Lower 9th Ward and my native Pontchartrain Park. The aftermath of Katrina presents an amazing chance to rebuild and restore. I have such hope for this great city. And, by the way, Go Saints!

November 18 at 1:55pm
Julie
Julie
We all really enjoyed your speech!
November 19 at 8:31am
Theresa Diggs
Theresa Diggs
Hi Lisa I am Theresa Brimmer Diggs your classmate from Dominican. Sorry I cound not see you in New Orleans. You are doing a GREAT job, we are all PROUD of you!!!!!
November 21 at 3:37am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson We just posted a slideshow of images from Day 1 in New Orleans. Photos from the Brownfields2009 Conference, a meeting with local stakeholders, and a helicopter tour coastal wetlands. Take a look!

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On the first day of her visit to her childhood hometown, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson kept a busy schedule. She spoke to the Brownfields2009 Conference, met with community members and environmental stakeholders, and took a helicopter tour of the area. ...
Cab Coun
Cab Coun
Coming home is always nice, and she gives a good speech.
November 18 at 2:52pm
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Yesterday's speech from the Brownfields2009 Conference in New Orleans is now up on my site.

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On Tuesday, November 17, Administrator Jackson spoke to the Brownfields2009 Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference was one stop on Administrator Jackson’s first official visit to her former home city since becoming Administrator of the EPA. ...
FranIsha Echols
FranIsha Echols
ABOUT A DECADE AGO, WE IN THE GREATER MEMPHIS AREA WORKED COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE EPA ON THE LEAD SAFE KIDS PROJECT...WE USED PSA's, PUBLIC ACCESS MEDIA, & CITY BUS ADS AS EDU OUTREACH...IS POST KATRINA NEW ORLEANS DOING A SIMILAR CAMPAIGN? Proud YOU are our GREEN Administrator! BLESSINGS.
November 18 at 2:13pm
Cab Coun
Cab Coun
All you can say is that she gives a good speech.
November 18 at 2:49pm
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Today and tomorrow I'm in New Orleans for my official first trip home as EPA Administrator. I'll be visiting lots of places and meeting with lots of people -- and posting updates on my homepage http://www.epa.gov/lisa. Stay tuned for the latest from NOLA!

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The Official site of EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson
Deni Taveras
Deni Taveras
Going back to da roots!
November 17 at 7:38pm
Caren W. Madsen
Caren W. Madsen
Please say hello to an old family friend, Aaron Broussard, President of Jefferson Parrish.
November 17 at 7:58pm
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Thank you to all the young women at D'Evelyn High in Denver! A great day, a great conversation, and lots of great ideas for going green.

November 16 at 4:06pm
Nick
Nick
Great to hear that Lisa was in Denver!
November 16 at 4:11pm
Donna Lynn Potter
Donna Lynn Potter
Come down to Tampa or somewhere else in Florida area also Lisa!
November 16 at 4:22pm
John H Perez
John H Perez
Heading home now ?
November 16 at 4:28pm
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Heading to Denver today with First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary Sebelius, Secretary Solis and other women leaders to speak with local students. It’s always inspiring to sit down with tomorrow’s leaders and talk about our future.

November 16 at 8:04am
Janet Wise
Janet Wise
Thank you so much for doing this!
November 16 at 2:51pm
Joseph Clore
Joseph Clore
Any trips planned to Region 2?
November 16 at 3:28pm
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson To the brave men and women who have worn the uniform and courageously defended this country in times past and present, let me just say on this day, thank you.

November 11 at 1:14pm
Cindy Dabner
Cindy Dabner
Thank you. It is good to know that my military service and efforts to defend my country are appreciated.
November 11 at 2:21pm
Amber Hardy
Amber Hardy
Thank you
November 11 at 9:30pm
Anushadevi Mohan
Anushadevi Mohan
Thank You...
November 12 at 5:50am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Congratulations to Energy Star on 1 million Energy Star homes in America. 1 million American families now have the chance to save money and keep harmful pollution out of the air -- great news for anyone who wants to cut costs and protect our planet.

Elaine Carter
Elaine Carter
☆.•*¨*•¸☆ Wonderful! ☆.•*¨*•¸☆
Time for the world to go green.
November 10 at 5:41pm
Cindy Dabner
Cindy Dabner
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the good of the environment:)
November 11 at 1:57am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Sens. Kerry, Graham and Lieberman gave us an excellent reminder yesterday that energy independence and clean energy jobs are bipartisan issues. As Sen. Graham said, "I think most Americans -- Republicans, Independents or Democrats -- really feel uncomfortable with the fact that our nation sends a billion dollars a day overseas to buy foreign oil."

Khalid Faruq
Khalid Faruq
It is important that USA must invest more aggresively on developing renewable energy resources.
November 5 at 11:15pm
Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor
The solution is easy - stop being hypocrites and drill for oil here at home. Oil will remain important for at least the next 20 years. Believe me, I'm no fan of oil. In addition, the only 'green' energy solution that is economical today is nuclear.

Energy is at the heart of our economy. If we have to pay 5 times more for energy because we ... See Morelegislate we must use inefficient sources then our products will simply become noncompetitive forcing companies to shift more manufacturing offshore where energy is cheaper. For every 'green' job we create we'll lose 2-5 jobs!

Lisa, if I buy a copy of "Economics in One Lesson" for everybody in the your administration, will you promise to hand them out?
November 15 at 9:01am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Friday October 30th is National Weatherization Day! Recovery Act weatherization projects across America are creating good jobs, helping families save money when they need it most, and reducing air pollution while we grow our green economy. Let us know your ideas for making American homes greener and energy efficient.

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The Vice President and the Middle Class Task Force release the Recovery through Retrofit Report, which builds on the foundation laid out in the Recovery Act to expand green job opportunities in the United States and boost energy savings for middle class Americans by retrofitting homes for energy eff...
P Edward Murray
P Edward Murray
Currently we Americans spend at least $2 Billion to light the undersides of clouds, birds and airplanes. Some of that $2Billion comes from coal fired plants producing electricity.
And if you have local light pollution streaming into your bedroom from outside lights or sleep with your tv on or other light you disrupt your boidies melationin production and disrupt your sleep and ...

It effects your health as well as causing cancer
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026225744.htm

http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s968291.htm
October 30 at 3:23pm
Dan Theisen
Dan Theisen
National Weatherization Day? Ms. Jackson, does this have anything to do with the chemicals that are being sprayed over our cities almost everyday? I would personally like to thank our government for poisoning the citizens of this country it claims to protect us from. Don't believe me? Just look up! Search engine Chemtrails.
November 11 at 10:59am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Video post on WH.gov: There are only a few days left in the GreenGov challenge. We're asking federal employees and men and women in uniform to tell us how to make government more sustainable. Have an idea? Let's hear it!

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This is it. You only have a few days left to join the GreenGov challenge. October 31 is the deadline. I've recorded a short message reminding everyone to get involved. Take a moment to watch the video, then log in to share your ideas, and vote on others.
Nys Cof
Nys Cof
At the EPA's request, the National Research Council expert fluoride panel reviewed hundreds of fluoride toxicological data and found the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Level Goal for fluoride of 4 mg/L is not protective of health and must be lowered. This happened in 2006 and EPA has failed to act upon it although required by law to do so.

At least three NRC panel members believe that the MCLG should be as close to zero as possible based on the evidence they reviewed.

The unions representing 7,000 EPA scientists and health care personnel request that fluoridation be stopped until evidence proves it is safe for everyone.... See More

Why is EPA ignoring this extremely important issue?
November 9 at 2:10pm
Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor
The only way to make government more sustainable is to cut it in half. You keep raising our taxes so you can hire more people at higher wages to do less work - these people would be far more efficient in the private sector.
November 15 at 9:03am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson Administrator Jackson is testifying before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on America's clean energy future. Click on the "Live Hearing" button at: http://epw.senate.gov

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U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Bill
Bill
Actually Sec Chu said today that fuel rods are only depleted by 1% before they are replaced. Pathetic highly dangerous waste is the result.
October 27 at 11:35pm
Robert Oatman
Robert Oatman
I hate the thought of nuclear, but carbon base energy is not good either and green energy is not sufficient at this time the only answer is nuclear fusion for space travel and energy needs of the developing world, look at China and India use of energy. we need iron clad security surrounding energy as you probably know France uses a great deal ... See Morenuclear how will the world get countries that already based on nuclear to switch. the problem is goin to require a international cooperation as you may know nuclear energy any where in the world is danger to everyone such as chernoble
October 30 at 6:20am
Lisa P. Jackson

Lisa P. Jackson We’re getting lots of great comments about issues people want EPA to focus on. Right now, we're having an online discussion about enforcement priorities, and we're looking for everyone's ideas. Visit our site and share your thoughts!

blog.epa.gov
Help EPA chart a new course in the years ahead. We are interested in hearing your views on areas to focus ourenforcement and compliance activities in the future.
Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O'Connor
Your threat to regulate CO2 is ridiculous. You know Congress never meant the law to apply to CO2 so if you do this you will knowingly breakyour sworn oath to uphold the Constitution. There is 0% chance you will win this legally though I'm confident you already know this - please resist the urge to turn the EPA political and to get your 5 minutes ... See Moreof fame.

Again, I make my offer to buy everyone in your administration a copy of the book "Economics in One Lesson". This simple, classic book will help you understand how your actions will result in massive job losses - and do nothing to clean up the environment.

BTW, we all expel CO2 when we breath - will the EPA be regulating us as well?
November 15 at 9:11am
Frank McKinnon
Frank McKinnon
As far as I can tell, hydrogen powered internal combustion engines don't produce CO2. I don't think fuel cells do either.
November 17 at 1:00pm