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AED scientists developing genomic test to assess small seabed organisms

Sediments are sinks for our waste. Material from cities, farms, and factories ultimately end up in sediments (soil including sand, silt, and gravel under water). As we become better at controlling the amount of waste that’s dumped into our rivers, lakes, and... Read More →

Digging in beach sand linked to increased risk of gastrointestinal illness

People take certain precautions when they go to the beach. They apply sunscreen to avoid sunburn and stay away from big waves if they are not strong swimmers. But they do not usually worry about getting sick from digging or playing in the sand... Read More →

GED Researcher Honored with Office of Water Award

Fred Genthner of NHEERL's Gulf Ecology Division (GED) Ecosystem Assessment Branch was one of the members of the Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM) team who received the 2011 Office of Water's Achievement in Science and Technology Award (Bronze Medal). This award... Read More →

EPA Model and Research Used To Support U.S. Court Ruling on Endangered Species Act Listing

On November 22, 2011, the 9th U.S. District Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling keeping the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Area on the Threatened Species list under the Endangered Species Act. The court ruled... Read More →

WED Scientists Participate in Development and Availability of Streamflow Duration Assessment Method for Oregon and Region 10

The Streamflow Duration Assessment Method for Oregon is a scientific tool developed by EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide a rapid assessment framework to distinguish... Read More →

Incorporating Sustainability in the US EPA

In commemorating EPA at 40, on Nov. 30th EPA announced a historic study that will provide the foundation for EPA's shift toward a sustainability framework. View video of the announcement. Read more about the study, listen to audio and view photos of the announcement.  Exit EPA Disclaimer

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  • Clouds

    CME Credit Now Available for EPA's Online Ozone Course

    Surveys show that, when a health care provider tells a patient about the Air Quality Index, the patient is up to six times more likely to pay attention to the daily air quality forecast. This makes physicians key to spreading the word about air quality and its impacts on health. As such, Susan Stone and Ellen Wildermann at OAQPS, James Brown at NCEA... Read the full story

  • Published Paper

    EPHD Scientists' Paper on Ozone Inhalation Research Published in EHP

    In early December, Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) published a manuscript entitled "Overt and Latent Cardiac Effects of Ozone Inhalation in Rats: Evidence for Autonomic Modulation and Increased Myocardial Vulnerability," by Aimen K. Farraj and colleagues... Read the full story

  • EPA Medal

    GED Researchers Awarded EPA Gold Medal

    Rick Greene, Acting Director of NHEERL's Gulf Ecology Division (GED), and Jim Hagy of GED’s Ecosystem Dynamics and Effects Branch were among those recently awarded an EPA Gold Medal for Exceptional Service. They were part of the interdisciplinary team of experts from the Office of Science and Technology, Region IV, the Office of Research and Development, and the Office of General Counsel... Read the full story

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