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  • May is Asthma Awareness Month

    Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic disease that can be controlled. 

    Learn the facts about asthma

  • Investing in Clean School Buses

    EPA is making $400 million in grants available for school districts to purchase electric and low-emission school buses, reducing harmful pollution and protecting children’s health.

    Learn more about how to access the funding

  • Accelerating a Clean Transportation Future

    EPA is proposing the strongest-ever pollution standards for cars and trucks that will tackle the climate crisis and improve air quality for communities across the country.

    Learn more about the proposals

  • Protecting Communities from PFAS in Drinking Water

    EPA is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard to limit six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – the latest action to combat PFAS pollution under our PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

    Learn more about the proposed regulation

East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment

EPA continues to support local and state partners with response efforts for the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
Visit our webpage for the latest updates and resources, including air monitoring results.

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    The Inflation Reduction Act will reduce harmful air pollution, advance environmental justice, and save families money on their energy bills.

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    Learn more about air quality, and how you can take action to incorporate air quality knowledge into your daily living.

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  • PFAS

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    EPA is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard to limit six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – the latest action to combat PFAS pollution under our PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

    Learn more about PFAS
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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.

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    Investing in America to Build a Brighter, Healthier Future

    With unprecedented investments, we are moving further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for our people and our planet.

    • Date: May 3, 2023
    • By: Michael Regan
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    Celebrating Urban Parks During National Park Week

    Spending time in nature can lower our blood pressure, improve our cardiovascular health, and reduce stress. Regardless of our circumstances, we all deserve and need parks wherever we live.

    • Date: April 24, 2023
    • By: Hilary Clark

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  • EPA Invites Community to Attend May 9 Public Meeting to Discuss West Lake Landfill Design Investigation and Remedial Design Progress

  • EPA launches $20M program to address contaminated lands in Alaska

  • Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4 Billion Through the Investing in America Agenda for Clean Port Upgrades and Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Improve Air Quality and Protect Public Health

  • EPA Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Small Businesses During National Small Business Week

  • EPA Orders U.S. Air Force to Address Oil Discharge at Travis Air Force Base


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