Learn the Issues

This page shows all of the pages at www.epa.gov that are tagged with Learn the Issues.

  • U.S. Electricity Grid & Markets

    The green power market is a part of the larger electricity market in the United States. In order to understand the role of renewable energy in the electricity market, it is important to know how the U.S. electricity grid and market are organized.

  • Tools

    EPA’s Green Power Partnership provides a variety of tools relevant to understanding the green power market,

  • Model Year 2008-2012 Fuel Economy Label

    A description of the revised fuel economy label that was introduced in September 2008 and provides the basic fuel economy estimates.

  • Health Effects of Ozone Pollution

    Inhaling ozone can cause coughing, shortness of breath, worse asthma or bronchitis symptoms, and irritation and damage to airways.You can reduce your exposure to ozone pollution by checking air quality where you live.

  • GPP Webinar: Third-party Financing of Solar on College and University Campuses

    Green Power Partnership webcast on third-party financing of solar on college and university campuses.

  • Learn about Energy and its Impact on the Environment

    Learn about clean energy, the impact of energy on the environment, and U.S. electricity generation. Clean energy includes renewable energy, energy efficiency and combined heat and power.

  • Electricity Customers

    Residential, commercial, and industrial customers each account for roughly one-third of the nation’s electricity use. The transportation sector also accounts for a small fraction of electricity, although it could increase.

  • CHP for Hospitals: Superior Energy for Superior Patient Care

    CHP provides superior patient care by keeping hospitals operational during grid outages, saving money on energy bills that can be used to support patients, and reducing emissions associated with energy use that can cause adverse health impacts.

  • Who gets asthma?

    Anyone can get asthma--people of all ethnic groups, male and female, young and old, city dwellers and rural dwellers. In the United States, more than 25 million people have asthma. Asthma is common among children and teens, and about 3 students in an average classroom of 30 have asthma. While…

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  • Where in my community can I get help for managing asthma?

    The good news is there are many resources available to help you learn about asthma and how to manage the disease – many right within your own community. These organizations can provide you with contacts and local resources and services. People or organizations that address asthma in your community include…

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  • What resources are available to help manage asthma?

    The EPA has resources that answer additional questions you might have about asthma and how to manage asthma triggers. All of EPA's asthma materials are free and many are available in Spanish and other languages. A few of the most popular asthma products include: Breathing Freely: Controlling Asthma Triggers (video)…

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  • What are some common asthma triggers?

    Triggers are things that can cause asthma symptoms, an episode or attack, or make asthma worse. People with asthma may have just one trigger, or they may find that several triggers. Learn more about common asthma triggers , such as: Secondhand (cigarette) smoke; Dust mites; Molds; Cockroaches and pests; Pets…

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  • Do children outgrow asthma?

    No. Asthma is a lifelong disease. Some children may have fewer symptoms in their teens but they still have asthma. The pattern of wheezing seen in young children can make this issue confusing. About two-thirds of children (age six and younger) who wheeze when they have a cold do not…

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  • Drought Response and Recovery for Water Utilities

    Learn how to address drought and your water utility

  • Explore Programs Related to the Collision Repair Campaign

    Learn about federal and other programs related to the Collision Repair Campaign and collision repair shops.

  • TSCA Inventory Notification (Active-Inactive) Rule

    TSCA Inventory Notification (Active-Inactive) Rule information

  • EPA US06 or Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP)

    The page contains a graph of the EPA US06 or Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP) driving cycle.

  • Vehicle Weight Classifications for the Emission Standards Reference Guide

    This web page shows a chart that categorizes all vehicles by their Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

  • Tips for Reducing Pesticide Impacts on Wildlife

    This Web page provides tips for pesticide users in residential and agricultural settings, as well as tips for certified pesticide applicators for ways to protect wildlife from potentially harmful effects of pesticides.

  • Cockroaches and Schools

    Several types of cockroaches are commonly found in the United States. This page provides an overview of these cockroaches, their life cycle and information on controlling them.

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