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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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.
As teachers, staff, and students all get ready to head back to the classroom, it’s also important to ensure that our schools welcome these important people back into a healthy learning environment.
Protecting children now ensures that we protect future generations. After all, kids comprise nearly a quarter of the U.S. population, but they are 100% of the nation’s future – and many environmental exposures in childhood can have lifelong health impacts.