U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Announces Record-Setting Penalty for Vehicle Emission Cheating

As part of a historic Clean Air Act penalty settlement, Cummins Inc. will pay $1.675 billion in penalties and will fund a recall program.

Learn about the settlement
Test Your Nest for Radon

January is National Radon Action Month. Take action against the second leading cause of lung cancer:
- Learn the Health Risks of Radon
- Find a Radon Test Kit and test your home today!
EPA is Taking Action on Climate

EPA announced a final rule that will sharply reduce methane and other harmful air pollutants from the oil and natural gas industry. Sharp cuts in methane emissions are among the most critical actions the United States can take in the short term to slow the rate of climate change.

Learn more about the final rule
Protecting Communities from Lead in Drinking Water

EPA's proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements are a major advancement in protecting children and adults from the significant and irreversible health effects of lead in drinking water.

Learn about the proposed rule

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

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.

Register to attend an EPA grant webinar
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

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

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

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

Read commentary-style articles from EPA staff.

Kicking off 2024 With Twin Birthdays and Reasons to be Thankful

A toxicologist with the Safer Choice program finds a label in the place she needed it the most.
- Date: January 16, 2024
- By: Lauren Duffy
Keeping Radon on Your Radar

This National Radon Action Month, a reminder that testing for radon can save lives.
- Date: January 11, 2024
- By: Courtney Johnson

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