
GEMS: Great Environmental Moments in Science

EPA Integrated Science Assessments: Helping Fight Air Pollution
EPA's Integrated Science Assessments deliver the science to support the Clean Air Act, one of the most beneficial federal programs in the nation.

Clearing the Air
The Impact of EPA's Landmark Health Assessment on "Passive Smoking"

Tapping Green Infrastructure to Curb Sewer Overflows
Utilizing EPA research and guidance, Cleveland and Cincinnati plan to reduce sewage overflows with the help of sustainable, green practices.

New Testing Methods for Arsenic and Lead in Soil
EPA's innovative soil-testing methods could save millions in cleanup costs at Superfund sites across the nation.

The BP Oil Spill: Responsive Science Supports Emergency Response
EPA scientists provided key support for the federal response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Advancing the Science and Engineering of Decontamination
Using innovative science and engineering, EPA's research is improving the response to anthrax incidents.

Power Generation and the Environment
EPA's New Haven accountability project helps community strike a balance.
