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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.

  • Inflation Reduction Act

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

    Learn about the Inflation Reduction Act

  • Air Quality Awareness Week

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

    Learn more about AQAW

  • 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

  • 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.

    Explore climate change resources

  • 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.

    Explore drinking water resources

  • Explore Topics

    Find information about environmental topics such as air, water, chemicals and toxics, research and others.

    Explore environmental topics

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Last updated on May 1, 2023