Science & Technology

Celebrating P3’s 20th Year and the Return of the In-person National Student Design Expo

EPA’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program is a national competition that gives students the chance to turn their creative design and engineering ideas into a reality.

EPA Releases Cutting-Edge Human Respiratory System Model

EPA scientists recently developed a new online tool that offers researchers, medical practitioners and others, a comprehensive model of the human respiratory system.

Meet EPA Researcher Dan Tettenhorst

EPA chemist Dan Tettenhorst performs research work on developing analytical methods for various pesticides and fungicides, harmful algal toxins, and PFAS in drinking water and ambient water.

Meet EPA Researcher Jennifer Tully, MS

I received my degree in geology and high school science education. My original goal was to be an educator but after I took a geology course and ended up getting a geology major in addition to the education degree, I decided to pursue graduate work in geolo

Supporting Small Businesses Through the EPA SBIR Program

For nearly 40 years, EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research program has supported small businesses to develop novel technologies that promote a clean and healthy environment.

Meet EPA Research Bioinformaticist Carlie LaLone, Ph.D.

Meet epa researcher Carlie LaLone!

EPA Tool Helps Chicago Account for and Visualize Urban Water Flows

A science matters article on EPA's water balance tools for city managers

EPA Researchers Test Mortality Management Approaches to Reduce Potential Spread of African Swine Fever Virus

EPA researchers and responders are working with USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service to develop disease control measures and test approaches to manage infected waste, including mortality management.

EPA Researchers Rely on Expertise in Biological Decontamination to Inform Cleanup after Contaminated Room Spray Recall

In October, the CDC identified a bacterium in an aromatherapy spray which caused death and severe illness in cases across different states.

EPA Researchers Evaluate Electrostatic Sprayers for Disinfectant Application

Businesses and institutions, including some airlines, schools, and transit agencies, have been using electrostatic sprayers to clean and disinfect large surface areas that are frequently touched by many people.

Highlights from the Clean Air Act 40th Anniversary

On September 14, 2010, EPA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Clean Air Act with a conference to examine the successes and challenges of the Clean Air Act.

Indoor Air Quality Topics in the Spotlight

List of link to popular IAQ topics.

Stakeholder Webinar (June 2018): Natural Gas & Petroleum Systems in the Greenhouse Gas Inventory

2019 GHGI June 2018 Webinar Supporting Materials

First Reconsideration Decision and Rationale: Nutrient and Sediment TMDLs for the Indian Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania

Reconsideration Decision and Rationale: Nutrient and Sediment TMDLs for the Indian Creek Watershed, Pennsylvania: Established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3, Philadelphia, PA. March 21, 2014. 6 Documents, below

Chemical Assessment Clustering Engine (ChemACE)

ChemACE allows a user to instantly cluster a large list of chemicals into structurally related groups of chemicals to support read across and data gap filling

Formaldehyde Workshop

This public workshop was hosted by the IRIS Program to discuss these science topics in relation to the development of EPA's draft assessment.

Multimedia Resources and Publications

America's Children and the Environment report resources, indicators, and previous editions.

Meet An Anaerobic Digester Operator: Mac Farms

This document is an introduction to John McLean, Owner & Director of Mac Farms in Cambellsville, Kentucky

AirToxScreen Risk Drivers

AirToxScreen emissions update document

CHP Project Development Steps

Learn about the steps involved with CHP project development including, qualification, level 1 feasibility analysis, level 2 feasibility analysis, procurement, and operations and maintenance.