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  • Smoke and Air Quality Alerts

    Smoke from wildfires in Canada is affecting air quality in areas from the mid-Atlantic through the Northeast and parts of the Upper Great Lakes to U.S.  Find information about fire and smoke locations, near real-time air quality and actions to take to protect your health in the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.

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  • Revitalizing Overburdened Communities

    EPA is investing a historic $315 million to help address the economic, social, and environmental challenges caused by legacy pollution at brownfield sites.

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  • Tackling the Climate Crisis

    EPA proposed new carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants that will protect public health and avoid more than 600 million metric tons of CO2 pollution.

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  • Investing in Zero-Emission Trucks and Port Upgrades

    The Clean Ports Program and Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program will invest in solutions that protect people and the planet while supporting the creation of good-paying jobs and economic prosperity in communities across the country.

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  • 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.

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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.

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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 Protects Big Island Water Resources, Orders Extra Space Storage to Pay $130K Penalty

  • EPA selects LEAP Enterprise, Inc. for $500,000 in funding to advance environmental assessments in Puerto Rico

  • EPA Region 7 Presents $500K Check to City of Clinton, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant

  • Canadian Wildfires Prompt Poor Air Quality Alert for Parts of New England on June 7, 2023

  • EPA to Host Ethylene Oxide Virtual Meeting in Henrico, June 20 at 6 p.m.


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