Science & Technology
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SPECIATE Database Provides Important Resource for Air Quality Management
Every day, thousands of chemical pollutants are emitted into the air from a variety of sources such as motor vehicles, oil and gas operations, industrial processes, household product use, and smoke from fires, including wildfires and prescribed burning.
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The Sum of the Parts: Developing a Systems-Level Approach to Protect Children's Health
Two recent literature reviews show how EPA is advancing the total environment model as a new frontier in children’s environmental health research. This research helps to improve community health, particularly for children and other vulnerable groups.
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EPA Scientists Find Association Between Air Pollution and Hospitalization Rates Among Heart Failure Patients
EPA scientists conducted a study that examined the relationship between air pollution and hospitalization rates among over 20,000 heart failure patients over a 12 year span.
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EPA Researchers Develop Tool to Assess Onsite Non-Potable Water Reuse for Buildings Across the U.S.
NEWR is a web-based tool designed to provide screening-level assessment for any urban building located across the United States.
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EPA Researchers Develop Tool That Helps Water Quality Managers Meet Nutrient Load Targets
Nutrient pollution is one of America’s most widespread, costly, and challenging environmental problems.
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EPA Scientists and Partners Team Up to Tackle Cape Cod’s Nutrient Pollution and Protect Water Quality
EPA researchers are collaborating with partners with the common goal of restoring the water quality and natural ecosystems on which the Cape Cod region depends.
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Meet EPA Physical Scientist Andrea Clements, Ph.D.
Dr. Andrea Clements is a physical scientist interested in characterizing ambient air quality.
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Assessing Methods of Measuring Microplastics in Water
EPA signed a CRADA with Draper, a not-for-profit research and development organization, to evaluate existing microplastic capture and assessment technologies with a goal of identifying those most suitable for use in field conditions.
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Keeping West Maui’s Coral Floral: EPA Scientists Pilot Innovative Watershed Management Research
EPA scientists are collaborating with the West Maui Ridge to Reef Initiative to explore ways help control fine sediment runoff which threatens the health of coral reefs.
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2021 RFA for Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Components
Request for Applications for a cooperative agreement for a project to continue the long-term monitoring of Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Components in the open waters of the Great Lakes.
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Development of High-Throughput DNA Sequencing Techniques to Improve and Advance Environmental Monitoring and Bioassessment
Scientists learn about the health of rivers, streams, lakes, and other aquatic ecosystems by looking at the species that live there. Populations of insects, snails, and worms found in different aquatic ecosystems can indicate overall health in those areas.
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Alternative Water Sources Research
Webpage with the latest ORD research on alternative water sources and water reuse.
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Stormwater Management Research
EPA scientists are studying green infrastructure to determine the most effective and efficient practices for water treatment, management and transport
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FY 2026 U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Management Challenges
At a Glance, December 6, 2026. The OIG is required by statute to prepare an annual report summarizing what the OIG considers the “most serious management and performance challenges facing the agency.”
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An Introduction to EPA's Enhanced Aquifer Recharge Research (Webinar)
Informational page for the October 31, 2023 Small Systems webinar.
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Nutrients Research
Research at EPA provides innovative solutions to address the problem of nitrogen and phosphorus (nutrient) pollution in the nation's air, water and land.
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America's Children and the Environment
America's Children and the Environment is EPA's report presenting national indicators and related information on the environment and children's health.
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Webinar Slides for the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge
Slides for the launch webinar for the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge, providing background information on the problem of wildfire smoke indoors and the parameters of the competition for participants.
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Build Your Own Particle Sensor
EPA researchers participate in educational outreach to schools, museums and other locations to teach children about air quality and climate change research. As part of the outreach, researchers have developed several hands-on activities for teachers.