Science & Technology

GLIMPSE – Modeling Tool for State Environmental and Energy Planning

The GCAM Long-term Interactive Multi-Pollutant Scenario Evaluator (GLIMPSE) is a modeling tool that helps states explore the impacts of energy technologies and policies on the environment.

EPA Releases SeqAPASS Version 7.0

EPA has released the 7th version of Sequence Alignment to Predict Across Species Susceptibility (SeqAPASS), a fast online screening tool that allows researchers to extrapolate toxicity information across species.

Meet EPA Research Toxicologist Gerald Ankley, Ph.D.

Gerald Ankley joined EPA in 1988 as a research toxicologist. His research currently focuses on assessing the ecological risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Meet EPA Physical Scientist Lukas Oudejans

Lukas Oudejans, Ph.D. is a physical scientist working in EPA’s National Homeland Security Research Center. His research focuses on preparing cleanup options for the agency following a disaster incident.

EPA Researchers Evaluate In-Home Chemical Exposures

In a first-of-its-kind approach, EPA researchers are determining the combinations of chemicals we are most likely to be exposed to at home.

Lead Exposure through Household Dust and Soil: EPA Researchers Looking for a Solution

EPA researchers are investigating the potential of soil additives, or amendments, in helping to reduce childhood exposure to lead.

Meet EPA Center Director Wayne E. Cascio, M.D.

EPA scientist Dr. Wayne Cascio spent over 25 years as a cardiologist helping people take care of their hearts. Now he is bringing a broader view of public health to EPA by leading research on the links between exposures to air pollution and heart health

Kids in the Captain’s Seat: Summer Day Camp on the Lake Explorer II Research Vessel

This summer, students joined EPA scientists for a day on the Lake Explorer II research vessel. The group spent the day on Lake Superior learning about limnology, Great Lakes biology, and what it means to be a scientist.

EPA Researchers Partner with WaterStep to Deliver Clean Water During Emergencies

EPA researchers partnered with WaterStep to develop a modular, mobile water treatment system known as the Water on Wheels – Mobile Emergency Water Treatment System, or the WOW cart. The WOW cart can quickly and cost-effectively provide safe drinking water

Should You Exercise Outside in Air Pollution?

Science has shown the benefits of exercise or physical activity. But what about exercising outside when there is high air pollution, such as smoke from a wildfire or ozone during a hot and sunny day?

EPA and USDA Leading Effort to Innovate the Next Generation of Industrial Fertilizers

EPA and partners recently ran two challenge competitions to accelerate development and use of new fertilizer technologies that can reduce environmental impacts.

Meet EPA Engineer Darren Lytle, Ph.D.

Researcher at Work profile of Darren Lytle

Teaming Up to Protect the Great Lakes

EPA works with organizations from the US and Canada to assess conditions in one of the five Great Lakes each year.

EPA Researchers Develop Tool to Improve Water Quality

EPA developed the Watershed Management Optimization Tool (WMOST), a tool that helps water resource managers and planners identify cost-effective, environmental and economically sustainable decisions to improve water quality and quantity.

Addressing Challenges of PFAS: Protecting Groundwater and Treating Contaminated Sources

Groundwater is a vital resource across the United States and throughout the world. Unfortunately, it is also susceptible to pollutants including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Read about EPA research efforts focusing on treatment, characteri

10 Years of Innovative Stormwater Solutions: The Campus RainWorks Challenge Brings the Next Generation of Environmentalists to the Table

Since 2012, EPA’s Office of Water has been holding the Campus RainWorks Challenge, a green infrastructure design competition open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Water Network Tool for Resilience Helps Prepare Drinking Water Utilities for Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can interrupt access to clean drinking water. To help communities and their drinking water utilities prepare for these occurrences, researchers from EPA and Sandia National Laboratories developed the Water Network Tool for Resilience.