- U. S. Environmental Protection Agency | US EPA
Website of the U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment
- Environment | Science News
Environment River turbulence can push toxic pollutants into the air Levels of hydrogen sulfide gas soared near a raging section of the Tijuana River in San Diego, exposing residents to potentially
- Impacts of Climate Change | US EPA
Seeing the Impacts Climate change impacts our health, environment, and economy For example: Warmer temperatures increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat waves, 2, 3, 4 which can pose health risks, particularly for young children and the elderly Climate change can also impact human health by worsening air and water quality, increasing the spread of certain diseases, and
- EPA in Texas | US EPA
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Texas and TX environmental conditions
- Impacts of Plastic Pollution | US EPA
Once in the environment, research shows that plastic pollution is persistent and may take between 100 to 1,000 years or more to decompose, depending on environmental conditions Once in the environment, plastic pollution can fragment into smaller pieces of plastic
- Newsroom | US EPA
History of EPA EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people since 1970
- Wastes | US EPA
What are the trends in wastes and their effects on human health and the environment? Waste Generation Waste Management Effects ROE Indicators Waste Generation Virtually every resident, organization, and human activity in the U S generates some type of waste Many different types of waste are generated, including municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, industrial non-hazardous waste
- Laws and Executive Orders | US EPA
Laws and Executive Orders A number of laws serve as EPA's foundation for protecting the environment and public health However, most laws do not have enough detail to be put into practice right away
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