Learn the Issues
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Leading Edge Financing for Water Infrastructure
An overview of state revolving fund management and water sector partnerships.
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Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) Meeting Materials - April 10-12, 2024
Materials for EFAB meeting.
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TMDL Report and Approval Documents for New Bedford Inner Harbor Embayment System, MA
View supporting documents for the New Bedford Inner Harbor Embayment System in Massachusetts.
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TMDL Report and Approval Documents for Wareham River Estuary System, MA
View supporting documents for the Wareham River Estuary System in Massachusetts.
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RadTown Radiation Exposure Activity 6: Acute versus Chronic Exposure
We encounter a variety of radiation sources in our everyday life, and generally, this does not cause any health concerns. However, there may be situations in which we encounter acute or chronic exposures to radiation.
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RadTown Radiation Exposure Activity 3: Penetrating Powers of Ionizing Radiation
Different types of ionizing radiation are blocked by different materials. Using a hands-on activity, this lesson helps students understand the different types of radiation, and what materials can provide shielding.
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RadTown Radiation Exposure Activity 2: Sources of Annual Radiation Exposure
Every year, we are exposed to about 600 millirem of radiation. Where does it come from? Help your students learn more about radiation exposure and radiation sources using this free math-focused activity.
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RadTown Radioactive Atom Activity 6: Radioactive Decay Chain
As radioactive elements decay, it emits energy in the form of radiation. Use this free activity in your classroom to help students understand decay chains and radioactive decay.
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RadTown Radiation Protection Activity 5: A Career in Radiation Protection
What do people who work with radiation do? Learn more about different careers that use radiation in their day-to-day work with this free educational activity.
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RadTown Radiation Protection Activity 4: Buildings as Shielding
When a radiological emergency happens, the best thing to do is get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned. Learn more about why using this free classroom activity.
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RadTown Radiation Protection Activity 3: Radiation Warning and Protection Equipment
What types of equipment can monitor radiation in the world around us? Use this free activity to help students understand how we detect radiation, even if we can’t see, touch, hear, or smell it.
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RadTown Radiation Protection Activity 2: Time, Distance and Shielding
The three principles of radiation protection are time, distance and shielding. Use this free interactive activity in your classroom to help students understand how we protect people from ionizing radiation.
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RadTown Radioactive Atom Activity 1: Atomic Discoveries
In 1913, Ernest Rutherford used gold foil and a stream of alpha particles to better understand atomic structure. This free activity helps students understand how the experiment worked, and what we now know today.
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Nebraska - Cleanups
Nebraska non NPL Cleanup sites and site documents
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NESHAP for the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry: Fact Sheet
EPA is extending its approval for the use of an alternative method to show compliance with hydrogen chloride (HCl) emissions limits in the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry
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EPA and Navajo Nation Select Cleanup Plan to Remove Waste at Quivira Mines Site
EPA News Release: EPA and Navajo Nation Select Cleanup Plan to Remove Waste at Quivira Mines Site
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EPA-Pacific Southwest Celebrates 100 Days with 100 EPA Environmental Actions Nationwide
EPA News Release: EPA-Pacific Southwest Celebrates 100 Days with 100 EPA Environmental Actions Nationwide
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EPA Safeguards Hawaiian Water Resources by Closing Five Illegal, Polluting Large-Capacity Cesspools
In the 20 years since a federal ban, EPA has assessed approximately $5.6 million in penalties and ordered the closure of over 3,900 unlawful cesspools in Hawaii
EPA News Release: EPA Safeguards Hawaiian Water Resources by Closing Five Illegal, Polluting Large-Capacity Cesspools
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EPA Awards $10.45 Million in Grants to Assess and Clean Up California Communities
EPA News Release: EPA Awards $10.45 Million in Grants to Assess and Clean Up California Communities
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EPA Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Assess and Clean Up Arizona Communities
EPA News Release: EPA Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Assess and Clean Up Arizona Communities