
GEMS: Great Environmental Moments in Science

Matters of the Heart: Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease
EPA scientists explore the link between elevated ozone and heart disease risks

Too close for comfort? Living Near Major Roads May Impact Your Health
EPA researchers and partners are studying the local health effects associated with roadways and other "near-source" air pollutants.
Questions and Answers with EPA Air Scientist Dan Costa, Sc.D., DABT
The National Program Director for EPA's Air, Climate, and Energy research program answers questions about air science. Listen to the SM podcast with Dr. Costa.

Cleaning Up In the Kitchen: Cleaner Cookstoves
EPA researchers and partners are working to improve cookstoves to protect millions from unhealthy indoor air and help improve the global climate at the same time.

Modeling Matters
EPA scientists are developing advanced models to monitor pollution exchanges between air, water, and land.
Health Effects of Biodiesel
EPA researchers examine biodiesel emissions

Anthrax in the Air?
EPA Homeland Security researchers and their partners are studying the potential for anthrax to "reaerosolize" in outdoor, urban environments following a bio-terrorist incident.
Clean Air Technology Initiative: Improving Air Quality through Technological Innovation
EPA researchers join forces with local and state agencies to promote innovative technologies that will improve air quality and the local economy of central and southern California.
