"Going Green" seems to be the hot phrase these days. We think it’s a good message. All year long we’re going to bring you stories about the simple things we can all do to make a difference.

• 2009 venture capital investments in cleantech fall 50 percent
• Green Business Bureau helps small businesses show their green side
• 55 countries offer emission reduction pledges
• Transportation expert applauds Obama’s rail plans
• DeLoach Vineyards earns Biodynamic certification
• Audi’s ‘Green Police’ hit the funny bone on Super Bowl broadcast
• GM announces biodiesel-capable pickups
• Recovering chairs, Blugirlart turns throwaways into thrones
• Getting green meetings on the same eco-friendly page
• Super Bowl XLIV does green
• Davidson County, N.C., seeing the solar light
• eBay and RecycleBank hook up to reward re-users

• EPA Orders NuCo Energy, Inc. to Stop Discharging (OK)
• Public meeting on Asian carp control efforts Feb. 17 in Ypsilanti, Mich. (MI)
• Connecticut Company Pays Penalty for Violations of Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations (CT)
• EPA Orders Linn Energy, LLC to Stop Discharging (OK, TX)
• EPA, HUD and DOT Partnership Supports Iowa City, Iowa, for Sustainable Communities Pilot (IA)
• EPA Announces New Support for Sustainable Communities New office, pilot programs to help communities minimize their environmental impact and increase economic opportunity (HQ)