- U. S. Environmental Protection Agency | US EPA
Website of the U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment
- Environmental Topics | US EPA
EPA's resources on environmental issues include research, basics, what you can do, and an index covering more specific terms
- Environment | Science News
Environment Skyborne specks of life may influence rainfall patterns A study of weather on a mountain in Greece reveal that bioparticles in the sky may drive fluctuations in rainfall patterns more
- National Environmental Policy Act Review Process | US EPA
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process begins when a federal agency develops a proposal to take a major federal action The environmental review under NEPA can involve three different levels of analysis:
- Laws Regulations | US EPA
Overview of EPA's law and regulatory information, including complying with and enforcing environmental regulations
- Environmental health
Healthier environments could prevent almost one quarter of the global burden of disease The COVID-19 pandemic is a further reminder of the delicate relationship between people and our planet Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, healthy and safe workplaces, sound agricultural practices, health-supportive cities
- Impacts of Plastic Pollution | US EPA
Environmental Impacts Plastic pollution poses a threat to the marine environment It puts marine species at higher risk of ingesting plastic, suffocating, or becoming entangled in plastic pollution Research indicates that more than 1,500 species in marine and terrestrial environments are known to ingest plastics
- Impacts of Climate Change | US EPA
Seeing the Impacts Climate change impacts our health, environment, and economy For example: Warmer temperatures increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat waves, 2, 3, 4 which can pose health risks, particularly for young children and the elderly Climate change can also impact human health by worsening air and water quality, increasing the spread of certain diseases, and
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