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La EPA destaca la Semana Nacional de Preparación para Huracanes
Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA se prepara para la temporada de huracanes. La agencia colabora con otras entidades federales, estatales y locales para ofrecer asistencia de respuesta y proteger la salud humana y el medioambiente.
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EPA Announces President's Environmental Youth Award to a High School Student from Novi, Michigan
EPA News Release: EPA Announces President's Environmental Youth Award to a High School Student from Novi, Michigan
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EPA Announces Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Awarded to Science Teacher at Pine Intermediate School in North Olmsted, Ohio
EPA News Release: EPA Announces Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Awarded to Science Teacher at Pine Intermediate School in North Olmsted, Ohio
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EPA announces new funding for North Carolina to protect children from lead in drinking water
EPA News Release: EPA announces new funding for North Carolina to protect children from lead in drinking water
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EPA Issues Final Update on Cleanup Plan for Woodbrook Road Dump Superfund Site in New Jersey
EPA News Release: EPA Issues Final Update on Cleanup Plan for Woodbrook Road Dump Superfund Site in New Jersey
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Protecting Children from Extreme Heat
With the arrival of long summer days spent outdoors in the heat, it is more important than ever to pay attention to extreme heat and children’s health.
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TOMORROW: Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and EPA Region Four Acting Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle in Durham to Highlight New Funding and Actions to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water
Acting EPA Region Four Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle will represent EPA in Durham for a press conference, lead pipe inventory site tour and announcement of new grant funding to protect children from lead in drinking water
EPA News Release: TOMORROW: Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and EPA Region Four Acting Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle in Durham to Highlight New Funding and Actions to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water
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EPA Protects Guam Water Resources with Tristar Terminals Facility Order
EPA News Release: EPA Protects Guam Water Resources with Tristar Terminals Facility Order
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EPA Awards $500,000 to Palmetto Futures to Support Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data Program
EPA also seeks applications for second round funding opportunity for up to $2 million total over three years
EPA News Release: EPA Awards $500,000 to Palmetto Futures to Support Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data Program
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TOMORROW: EPA Administrator Regan to Join Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Durham, North Carolina to Highlight New Funding and Actions to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water
Administrator and Second Gentleman joined by Rep. Valerie Foushee and other leaders to tour a lead pipe inventory site and announce new grant funding to protect children from lead in drinking water
EPA News Release: TOMORROW: EPA Administrator Regan to Join Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Durham, North Carolina to Highlight New Funding and Actions to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water
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EPA Moves Forward with Phase Down of Climate-Damaging Hydrofluorocarbons
EPA News Release: EPA Moves Forward with Phasedown of Climate-Damaging Hydrofluorocarbons
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EPA to Hold Community Meeting Thursday, June 20, on Cleanup Progress at the Bofors Nobel Superfund Site
EPA News Release: EPA to Hold Community Meeting Thursday, June 20, on Cleanup Progress at the Bofors Nobel Superfund Site
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EPA Makes a Splash with Award of $315,000 to New York to Support Water Quality Monitoring at Beaches to Protect Public Health
EPA News Release: EPA Makes a Splash with Award of $315,000 to New York to Support Water Quality Monitoring at Beaches to Protect Public Health
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EPA to Award $9.75 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring and Protect the Health of Beachgoers
Southeastern States to receive more than $1.8 Million of the funding total
EPA News Release: EPA to Award $9.75 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring and Protect the Health of Beachgoers
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EPA completes drinking water sampling in Lahaina
County of Maui continues to analyze data in support of restoring wastewater and drinking water to areas impacted by the wildfires
EPA News Release: EPA completes drinking water sampling in Lahaina
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EPA: Beware of lead dangers at home
Lead-based paint still poses risks to kids – rules and tips help reduce risk
EPA News Release: EPA: Beware of lead dangers at home
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Leading One Health at EPA
We recognize the interdependence of the health of humans, animals, and the environment. When EPA protects the environment (air, water, and soil), EPA is protecting humans, animals, crops, and ecosystems.
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President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Provide $37 million to Reduce Flooding, Protect Water Quality in San Diego
EPA News Release: President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Provide $37 million to Reduce Flooding, Protect Water Quality in San Diego
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics
Joint efforts will reduce waste, increase recycling of organics, reduce climate pollution, save families and businesses money, and support a circular economy for all
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics
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The Environmental Protection Agency announces a public comment period for the Anniston PCB Site Operable Unit 4 Proposed Plan
EPA News Release: The Environmental Protection Agency announces a public comment period for the Anniston PCB Site Operable Unit 4 Proposed Plan