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From Teacher to Author: How Climate Literacy Guided My Career
Early in my career I realized that shifting the mindset of students in my classroom, especially on a social norm that valued consumerism over environmentalism, was a challenge with context and nuance far beyond my classroom walls.
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- By: Jenna Hartley
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EPA's Research Efforts to Protect Public and Environmental Health from Wildland Fire Smoke
Stay informed, stay prepared, and we can mitigate the effects and challenges of wildland fire smoke together.
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- By: Jason Sacks, Sarah Coefield
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Supporting the Cancer Moonshot Effort at EPA
I learned that one of the best ways to fight cancer is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. EPA supports the Cancer Moonshot effort by understanding and preventing toxic and environmental exposures and preventing more cancers before they start.
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- By: Danelle Lobdell
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Kicking off 2024 With Twin Birthdays and Reasons to be Thankful
A toxicologist with the Safer Choice program finds a label in the place she needed it the most.
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- By: Lauren Duffy
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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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Celebrating Urban Parks During National Park Week
Spending time in nature can lower our blood pressure, improve our cardiovascular health, and reduce stress. Regardless of our circumstances, we all deserve and need parks wherever we live.
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- By: Hilary Clark
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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
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Using Pesticides Properly Can Protect People, Plants and Animals
On this forty-ninth anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, I am reminded that by using pesticides properly, we not only protect our environment, and some of our most vulnerable species, we also protect ourselves.
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- By: Hilary Clark
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Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting the Ocean
During their travels, marine animals may face plastic pollution, impacts of climate change, and other threats. Their future survival can hinge on environmental laws that protect the ocean.
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- By: Hilary Clark
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Get Ready for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!
Lead exposure to children today can have lifelong impacts on their health. Learn about lead and lead poisoning prevention during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
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- By: Shayna Sellars
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Participatory Science: Supporting Inclusive Public Engagement in Science at EPA
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.
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- By: Maureen Gwinn
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Take the Bite Out of Bed Bugs
A bed bug infestation can feel like the end of the world, but you have options. Discover pest management strategies and what works for bed bug control.
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- By: Marcia Anderson, PhD
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Celebrating Our Environment During National Park Week
Climate change and other environmental issues can seem daunting, but I’m hopeful that people will continue working and advocating to protect special places like Mojave National Preserve.
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- By: Hilary Clark