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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
US Environment Natural Resources Statistics and Data Trends . . . What is the state of the environment and natural resources in the US? The government keeps track of information about the environment and how people impact it This includes data about the weather, which helps us understand climate patterns, and the gases that people release into the air, called greenhouse gases
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
100 Days, 100 Environmental Accomplishments | US EPA Learn about the major strides EPA has taken in the first 100 days to safeguard human health and the environment, ensuring clean air, land, and water for every American
Laws and Executive Orders - US EPA Laws and Executive Orders A number of laws serve as EPA's foundation for protecting the environment and public health However, most laws do not have enough detail to be put into practice right away
Greenhouse Gases | US EPA What are the trends in greenhouse gas emissions and concentrations and their impacts on human health and the environment? Importance of Greenhouse Gases Other Factors Affecting Climate Change Greenhouse Gases and Their Sources Impacts of Climate Change ROE Indicators Importance of Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and certain synthetic chemicals
Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystems | US EPA Climate change affects ecosystems in many ways Climate controls how plants grow, how animals behave, which organisms thrive, and how they all interact with the physical environment 3, 4 As habitats experience different temperatures, precipitation patterns, and other changes, the organisms that make up ecosystems feel the effects
Sulfur Dioxide Basics | US EPA Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is one of a group of highly reactive gasses known as “oxides of sulfur," and are emitted into the air as result of fossil fuel combustion and other industrial processes