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  • Don’t Fry Day

    The Friday before Memorial Day is Don’t Fry Day. Remember to take steps to protect your skin and eyes from the sun while enjoying outdoor activities.

    Learn more about sun safety

  • 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.

    Learn more about this $4 billion investment

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • Climate Change

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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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  • Drinking Water Resources

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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 Takes Action to Protect Sandberg Creek and Fines Newburg Egg Processing Corp. for Violating Clean Water Act

  • EPA Releases Annual Air Report, Highlighting Trends through 2022

  • New upcoming grant opportunity to enhance Environmental Justice in EPA Region 8 communities

  • Federal and State Agencies Prepare for Hurricane Season in Corpus Christi

  • Watts Regulator Company pays penalty under settlement with EPA for alleged violations of product safety law


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Last updated on May 22, 2023
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