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A Silver Anniversary for the Gold Standard in Children's Environmental Health Protection
An overview of the work of PEHSUs, a network of pediatricians, nurses, health educators and other health professionals with special expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of health issues that arise from environmental exposures.
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- By: Janet McCabe
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How Community-Led Change is Helping Rural Places and People Thrive
Steph Bertaina provides a personal introduction to the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program.
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- By: Steph Bertaina
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The Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to the People of East Palestine is Unwavering
Within hours of the derailment, under President Biden’s leadership, his Administration, along with federal, state, and local officials, sprang into action. First responders from the EPA arrived on the scene—and we haven’t left since.
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- By: Michael Regan
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Many Firsts, but First of Many: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
I am happy to work at an agency that empowers me to embrace and connect with my Hispanic heritage at work. At EPA, my background and native language are an asset, and I feel my value and impact as a Hispanic employee every day.
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- By: Rhina Lara
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Proud Hispanic Public Servant: Showcasing my Strengths
I’m very proud to represent my roots as a Hispanic, my community, and the EPA.
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- By: Carmen Torrent
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Building Climate Progress: One Year Since the Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
This month marks one year of progress implementing President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the most ambitious climate law in U.S. history. This coming year is sure to be even more impactful and, most importantly, will further support communities across
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- By: Jennie Romer
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Leading One Health at EPA
We recognize the interdependence of the health of humans, animals, and the environment. When EPA protects the environment (air, water, and soil), EPA is protecting humans, animals, crops, and ecosystems.
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- By: Dr. Tonya Nichols
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Refreshing EPA’s Corvallis, Oregon Laboratory Facilities
By the end of our six year renovation project we overhauled and created 26 new labs and 69 new workstations and offices.
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- By: Alan Thornhill, Ph.D.
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Exploring Environmental Health Data Using An Interactive Data Visualization Application
Data visualization tools or apps help to visually display many years of information using more than just a static map, scatter plot or table.
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- By: Dr. Sala N. Senkayi
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Protecting Children from Extreme Heat
With the arrival of long summer days spent outdoors in the heat, it is more important than ever to pay attention to extreme heat and children’s health.
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- By: Grace Robiou
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Investing in America to Build a Brighter, Healthier Future
With unprecedented investments, we are moving further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for our people and our planet.
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- By: Michael Regan
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5 Ways EPA is Protecting People and the Planet
These past few months, EPA has moved further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for all.
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- By: Michael Regan
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Revitalizing Water Infrastructure: Rolling toward safer water for communities
EPA’s WIFIA financing provides billions of dollars in credit assistance and creating local jobs while saving ratepayers and communities money. If you are interested in a WIFIA loan, you can submit a letter of interest to EPA at any time.
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- By: Jorianne Jernberg
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Reducing Water Pollution from Power Plants
This action protects our nation’s vital water resources that support safe drinking water, agriculture, and healthy communities while providing greater certainty for industry.
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- By: Radhika Fox
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Recognizing and Celebrating Farmworkers During National Farmworker Awareness Week
I have learned that farmworker justice is environmental justice, making sure that all vulnerable and historically underserved groups get their needs addressed includes supporting this essential community.
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- By: Bitta Momeni