Bike to Work

Communities around the nation have been celebrating the environmental and health benefits of biking to work during the month of May. More information »

 

• The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health
  San Francisco
  May 30-June 1, 2012
• 12th Annual Silicon Valley Energy Summit
  Mountain View, CA
  June 8, 7:30AM-7:00PM (PDT)

Webinars

• Webinar: Part II: Getting it Funded: Finding Funding for your Clean Energy Programs May 30, 11:00AM-12:30PM (PDT)  
• Webinar: New Energy Use Assessment Tool for Water and Wastewater Systems
  May 31, 10:30AM-12:30PM (PDT)  
• Webinar: Innovative Financing Structures for Renewable Energy Projects
  June 5, 10:00AM-11:00PM (PDT)  
• Webinar: Part III: Keeping it Going: Financing Options for your Clean Energy Programs
  June 13, 11:00AM-12:30PM (PDT)

 

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Understanding and Preventing Asthma

Asthma is a sometimes life-threatening, chronic respiratory disease that affects almost 25 million Americans, including an estimated 7 million children. EPA is committed to educating all Americans so that everyone knows what asthma is, how the environment can affect people with asthma, and how to manage environmental triggers.

• EPA's Coordinated Approach to Asthma
• Asthma Resources from the CDC

California's Polluted Waterways

We're learning more about the extent of pollution in California's rivers, lakes, and streams. EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld, touring the San Joaquin River, discusses the complex and interrelated issues of water, agriculture, and trash.

KTVU: New Study Finds Far More Pollution in California Waters than Expected

Clean Energy from the Sun and Wind

There are nearly 15 million acres of contaminated sites across the nation. Reusing these lands for renewable energy projects can provide environmental and economic benefits.

• Bloomberg Business Week: Good-for-Nothing Polluted Land May Be Good for Renewables

Superfund in Southern California

Two industrial sites with excessive soil and groundwater contamination in South Gate have been added to the Superfund list. EPA is now investigating the sites to prepare for the cleanup.

• Los Angeles Times: Two South Gate Industrial Sites Added to EPA Superfund List