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EPA

 
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, the EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
 
The EPA develops and enforces regulations, gives grants, studies environmental issues, sponsors partnerships, teaches people about the environment and publishes information. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about EPA


Experts urge more study of nanotechnology threat

Wed, Jan 25 2012 at 12:24 PM EST
There is insufficient understanding about the environmental, health and safety effects of engineered nanotechnology materials.
 

Several countries allow fungicide found in U.S. orange juice

Mon, Jan 23 2012 at 5:18 PM EST
Here are some facts about carbendazim, which is illegal for citrus in the U.S. but is used in other countries for crops infected with fungal diseases.
 

EPA releases map of top greenhouse gas emitters in U.S.

Thu, Jan 12 2012 at 11:32 AM EST
Two Georgia power plants are top carbon dioxide emitters for 2010, according to new website that looks at greenhouse gas emissions from large facilities like power plants, refineries and landfills.
 

President Obama speaks to the EPA

Wed, Jan 11 2012 at 2:00 PM EST
President Obama thanked the staff of the Environmental Protection Agency during a Tuesday afternoon speech.
 

Group says Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan will boost jobs

Wed, Jan 04 2012 at 8:32 PM EST
Mandatory pollution limits will create rather than kill jobs in the Chesapeake Bay region, according to a new study by an environmental group.
 

U.S. rolls out tough rules on coal plant pollution

Wed, Dec 21 2011 at 4:00 PM EST
The EPA unveiled the first-ever standards to slash mercury emissions from coal-fired plants, a move aimed at protecting public health.
 

Fracking splits Wyoming town at center of debate

Tue, Dec 20 2011 at 12:56 PM EST
The EPA on December 8 offered evidence that chemicals applied in the fracking process have likely tainted Pavillion's aquifer.
 

EPA to help clean up lead from Joplin tornado

Fri, Dec 16 2011 at 7:36 PM EST
The EF-5 tornado ripped through buildings containing lead and stirred up soil atop old lead mines, contaminating 1,500 residential properties.
 

EPA says fracking likely polluted Wyoming aquifer

Thu, Dec 08 2011 at 6:52 PM EST
Critics argue that the EPA's findings only mount a 'circumstantial case' for contaminated water due to hydraulic fracturing.
 

GM facility earns Energy Star certification

Tue, Dec 06 2011 at 2:37 PM EST
The General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant receives recognition for energy efficiency measures.
 
 
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