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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 Fires in the Amazon forest may melt sea ice in Antarctica Satellite data reveal a link between the amount of black carbon in the atmosphere and rates of Antarctic sea ice loss in
Impacts of Climate Change | US EPA 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
Impacts of Plastic Pollution | US EPA - U. S. Environmental Protection . . . According to the United Nations Environment Programme, microplastics have also been found in human livers, kidneys, and placentas Additionally, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (pdf) (291 KB) finds that carcinogenic chemicals found in plastic products can leach into tap water, which may cause developmental, reproductive
Environmental Information by Location | US EPA My Environment: Air, water, and more by location; Toxic Chemical Releases; Cleanup Sites Cleanups in My Community; Corrective Action Sites Around the Nation; Superfund Sites; Overview and Assistance for States and Territories Children's Environmental Health Contacts; Energy Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Governments; NEPAssist: Review
Learn about Energy and its Impact on the Environment How does energy use impact the environment? All forms of electricity generation have an environmental impact on our air, water and land, but it varies Of the total energy consumed in the United States, about 40% is used to generate electricity, making electricity use an important part of each person’s environmental footprint
Climate Change Impacts on the Built Environment | US EPA So, climate impacts on these sectors can also affect the built environment Cities are taking steps to adapt to climate change These actions are helping to protect the built environment, improve land-use planning, and increase emergency preparedness For example, many cities are planting trees, installing green roofs, and adding green spaces
EPAs Report on the Environment (ROE) | US EPA This is the EPA's Report On the Environment (ROE) which compiles the most reliable indicators currently available to answer 23 important questions that EPA believes are critical to it's mission of protecting human health and the environment
Electric Vehicle Myths | US EPA Current batteries and technologies have vastly improved since 2010, with expectations to improve performance and reliability while reducing impacts to the environment Visit Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office to learn about the future of EV batteries