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  • Stronger Protections for Communities from Power Plant Pollution

    EPA  has announced a suite of final rules to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants - taking action to protect public health, tackle climate change, and cut pollution in our air, water, and in our neighborhoods. 

    Learn more about the final rules

  • Jump Starting the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition to Electric

    EPA has announced a new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice.

    Learn more and find eligible vehicles

  • EPA Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities

    EPA has announced 60 selections under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s Solar for All competition.

    Learn more about the selections

  • Protecting Communities from PFAS in Drinking Water

    EPA is establishing the first-ever nationwide, legally enforceable drinking water standards to protect communities from PFAS in their drinking water.

    Learn more about the final standards

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    Science Careers at EPA

    From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice, what happens here changes the world. At EPA, you can be a changemaker.

    Learn more about Careers at EPA
  • Investing in America

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    EPA has an opportunity to move further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for people and the planet.

    Learn how EPA is investing in America
  • Applying for EPA Grants

    Discover EPA-hosted webinars to learn how to apply for, or manage an EPA grant.

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  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

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    Discover the historic investments made in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.

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    Understanding and addressing climate change is critical to EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment. Find resources and accurate information about climate change.

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    Learn how water gets to your drinking water tap every day, the different types of public water systems, and other basic information about drinking water safety.

    Explore drinking water resources

EPA Perspectives

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    For Local Communities, the Sky is the Limit

    Local Foods, Local Places' community-driven approach unleashes local creative minds to envision innovative paths to overcome the complex legacies of social and environmental problems and inequities.

    • Date: April 18, 2024
    • By: John Foster
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    Supporting the Cancer Moonshot Effort at EPA

    I learned that one of the best ways to fight cancer is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. EPA supports the Cancer Moonshot effort by understanding and preventing toxic and environmental exposures and preventing more cancers before they start.

    • Date: April 4, 2024
    • By: Danelle Lobdell

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EPA News Releases

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  • Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

  • Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

  • EPA, CalEPA Release Plan for Joint Enforcement Work to Protect California Communities Overburdened by Pollution

  • Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

  • Biden-Harris Administration Announces Two Texas Groups will Receive Over $405 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice


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Last updated on April 25, 2024
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