Protecting Children Around the World from the Dangers of Lead Paint
There is no known safe level of lead exposure without harmful effects, and even low levels of lead exposure may cause lifelong health problems.
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There is no known safe level of lead exposure without harmful effects, and even low levels of lead exposure may cause lifelong health problems.
For me, being a Hispanic EPA employee means being a part of the next generation of change agents – following the footsteps of the minority leaders who have made such a difference at our Agency.
The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal is a wonderful way to acknowledge the hard work that federal employees do, day in and day out, and highlight some of our critical actions.
As teachers, staff, and students all get ready to head back to the classroom, it’s also important to ensure that our schools welcome these important people back into a healthy learning environment.
My love for using data to answer important questions is shared by researchers across the country and all around the world – answering any question you can think of about the environment.
As we face new challenges and setbacks at EPA, we find strength in our leaders, past and present, our circle continuously expands, and our work continues.
We believe that providing communities equitable access to participate in and lead scientific projects is key to our shared vision of public engagement in science.
Protecting children now ensures that we protect future generations. After all, kids comprise nearly a quarter of the U.S. population, but they are 100% of the nation’s future – and many environmental exposures in childhood can have lifelong health impacts.
At EPA, women are working every day to secure a more sustainable, more equitable environment that will support future generations for years to come.
Learn about EPA's internal council that was created to identify ways we can enhance opportunities for recruitment of students from HBCUs.