Learn the Issues
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Near-Port Community Resources
Community Action Resources
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Ports Primer: 7.2 Air Emissions
Near-port communities are often disproportionately impacted by air emissions due to port operations, goods movement operations and other industries that may be co-located with ports. Air emissions at ports also impact regional air quality.
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Volkswagen Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Violations for Model Years 2009-2016
This site provides information on EPA's issued notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen. The NOV alleges software that circumvents EPA emissions standards for certain air pollutants.
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Your Family Can Help Limit Ocean and Coastal Acidification
Learn how you and your family can save money and help limit ocean and coastal acidification.
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Understanding the Science of Ocean and Coastal Acidification
Explanation of the sources of pollution that cause ocean and coastal acidification, as well as the basic science behind these phenomena.
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Effects of Ocean and Coastal Acidification on Ecosystems
Ocean and coastal acidification are expected to impact various ecosystem components, including food webs and ecosystem services that humans depend on.
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California Clean Air Technology Initiative (CATI) Projects
EPA Pacific Southwest has provided funding to both South Coast AQMD and San Joaquin Valley APCD to help spur early-stage, innovative technologies that need further testing and demonstration prior to deployment and commercialization.
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Lake Erie Nutrients
Lake Erie, excessive growth of cyanobacteria, also referred to as blue-green algae, poses significant threats to the ecosystem.
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Biological Contaminants and Indoor Air Quality
Biological contaminants include bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust, mites, cockroaches, and pollen.
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Scientific Diving
Homepage for EPA's scientific diving program.
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Release Detection for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) - External Methods
All regulated tanks and piping must have release detection so that leaks are discovered quickly before contamination spreads from the underground storage tank (UST) site.
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Release Detection for Underground Storage Tanks - Internal Methods
All regulated tanks and piping must have release detection so that leaks are discovered quickly before contamination spreads from the underground storage tank (UST) site.
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Release Detection for Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) - Interstitial Method
All regulated tanks and piping must have release detection so that leaks are discovered quickly before contamination spreads from the underground storage tank (UST) site.
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Preventing and Detecting Underground Storage Tank Releases
Learn about preventing and detecting releases from underground storage tank systems.
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EPA in the Pacific Southwest Videos
Videos highlighting projects, events and environmental issues in or related to the EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9).
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Thermocyclops crassus Frequently Asked Questions
Great Lakes Monitoring of Thermocyclops crassus
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Environmental Crime Victim Resources - New York
A resource listing for environmental crime victims
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Bird Data and Major Findings
This page will provide data on the Great Lakes coastal wetland monitoring program.
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Fish Data and Major Findings
This page will provide data on the Great Lakes coastal wetland monitoring program.
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Destroying and Transforming Ozone-Depleting Substances
Overview page provides links to information on destroying and transforming ozone-depleting substances.