United States

ICYMI: Florida now meets all EPA air quality standards; largest state to hit benchmark

EPA News Release: ICYMI: Florida now meets all EPA air quality standards; largest state to hit benchmark

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

Biden-Harris Administration Releases Draft National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

EPA, USDA, and FDA announce steps to reduce waste and increase recycling of organics to reduce climate pollution, save families and businesses money, and support a circular economy for all.

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Releases Draft National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

• Release Date: December 2, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Standards to Slash Methane Pollution, Combat Climate Change, Protect Health, and Bolster American Innovation

Announced at COP28, the final rule will advance President Biden’s historic climate agenda, prevent 1.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver billions of dollars in health and economic benefits

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Standards to Slash Methane Pollution, Combat Climate Change, Protect Health, and Bolster American Innovation

• Release Date: December 2, 2023

EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal Program Launches Leadership Awards and Honors 12 Partners

EPA News Release: EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal Program Launches Leadership Awards and Honors 12 Partners

• Release Date: October 22, 2020

EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces Proposed Action to Cancel Irgarol Uses

EPA News Release: EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces Proposed Action to Cancel Irgarol Uses

• Release Date: October 22, 2020

EPA Continues to Improve and Clarify Clean Air Permitting Process

EPA News Release: EPA Continues to Improve and Clarify Clean Air Permitting Process

• Release Date: October 22, 2020

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen the Lead and Copper Rule to Protect All Communities in America from Lead in Drinking Water

EPA proposal would accelerate progress toward achieving President Biden’s goal of removing 100% of lead pipes

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen the Lead and Copper Rule to Protect All Communities in America from Lead in Drinking Water

• Release Date: November 30, 2023

EPA Releases New Curriculum to Protect Children in Indian Country and Communities from Lead Exposure

EPA News Release: EPA Releases New Curriculum to Protect Children in Indian Country and Communities from Lead Exposure

• Release Date: October 21, 2020

EPA’s List of Approved SARS-CoV-2 Surface Disinfectant Products Passes 500

EPA News Release: EPA’s List of Approved SARS-CoV-2 Surface Disinfectant Products Passes 500

• Release Date: October 21, 2020

ICYMI: Trump EPA’s Focus on Enforcement and Compliance Is Paying Off

EPA News Release: ICYMI: Trump EPA’s Focus on Enforcement and Compliance Is Paying Off

• Release Date: October 20, 2020

What They Are Saying: EPA Wraps Up Second Annual Conference on Animal Testing Alternatives and Reduction Strategies

EPA News Release: What They Are Saying: EPA Wraps Up Second Annual Conference on Animal Testing Alternatives and Reduction Strategies

• Release Date: October 20, 2020

U.S. Settles with Valero Over Alleged Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Violations

EPA News Release: U.S. Settles with Valero Over Alleged Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Violations

• Release Date: October 19, 2020

EPA Hosts Second Annual Conference to Discuss Animal Testing Alternatives and Reduction Strategies

EPA News Release: EPA Hosts Second Annual Conference to Discuss Animal Testing Alternatives and Reduction Strategies

• Release Date: October 19, 2020

EPA Begins to Demolish Manufacturing Facility at the Allen Street Development Site in Jamestown, New York

EPA News Release: EPA Begins to Demolish Manufacturing Facility at the Allen Street Development Site in Jamestown, New York

• Release Date: November 27, 2023

EPA Approves Use of Phosphogypsum in Road Construction

EPA News Release: EPA Approves Use of Phosphogypsum in Road Construction

• Release Date: October 14, 2020

EPA and Electrolux Reach Settlement for Illegal Imports of Air Filter Products Incorporating Nanosilver

EPA News Release: EPA and Electrolux Reach Settlement for Illegal Imports of Air Filter Products Incorporating Nanosilver

• Release Date: October 15, 2020

EPA Proposes Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for 2008 Ozone NAAQS

EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for 2008 Ozone NAAQS

• Release Date: October 15, 2020

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $8.8 Million in Funding to Measure Pollution from Wood Heaters as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Inflation Reduction Act award will fund independent testing of harmful pollution from woodstoves and wood heater devices to inform cleaner, healthier options

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Awards $8.8 Million in Funding to Measure Pollution from Wood Heaters as Part of Investing in America Agenda

• Release Date: November 17, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $15 Million to Tackle the Climate Crisis by Cutting Hydrofluorocarbon Pollution as Part of the Investing in America Agenda

Inflation Reduction Act grants will fund reclamation and innovative destruction of potent greenhouse gases used in air conditioners, refrigerators, and more

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $15 Million to Tackle the Climate Crisis by Cutting Hydrofluorocarbon Pollution as Part of the Investing in America Agenda

• Release Date: November 17, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration to Invest $30 Million to Protect Tucson Residents from PFAS

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is delivering historic resources to upgrade drinking water infrastructure and better protect public health

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration to Invest $30 Million to Protect Tucson Residents from PFAS

• Release Date: November 16, 2023