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Take Action to Protect the Future

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Sustainability at a Glance

The NIH mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems, and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life and reduce illness and disability. 

The resources linked below provide an overview of NIH environmental programs, resources, and events that work to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste generation, and reduce operational costs to conserve resources for the NIH mission and increase the resiliency of the NIH. ​

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Join Events & Campaigns!​​​​​​

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​​Inspire Others!​​​

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