During National Clean Air Month and Bike to Work Week, local government events and programs help build healthier communities.

The ICMA China Center was formally welcomed into the U.S. DOS EcoPartnerships program by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at a signing ceremony in Beijing.

Check out the list of 42, covering such topics as career resources, leadership, public safety, citizen engagement, and social media, and contribute your own useful resources.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has crafted a seven-step approach that achieves energy management and savings in all building types, including local government buildings.

The county's energy efficiency programs aim to create a more sustainable community by reducing energy use, creating and maintaining jobs, and lowering the county's carbon footprint.

Conversion to LED technology will save money, reduce maintenance, and improve visibility.

EPA website shares case studies that highlight local government successes in establishing sustainable water infrastructure foundations for the future.

A survey of several thousand local governments and new report offer insights on advancing sustainability policies in large and small communities.