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.
By the end of our six year renovation project we overhauled and created 26 new labs and 69 new workstations and offices.
With the arrival of long summer days spent outdoors in the heat, it is more important than ever to pay attention to extreme heat and children’s health.
With unprecedented investments, we are moving further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for our people and our planet.
These past few months, EPA has moved further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for all.
EPA’s WIFIA financing provides billions of dollars in credit assistance and creating local jobs while saving ratepayers and communities money. If you are interested in a WIFIA loan, you can submit a letter of interest to EPA at any time.
This action protects our nation’s vital water resources that support safe drinking water, agriculture, and healthy communities while providing greater certainty for industry.
I have learned that farmworker justice is environmental justice, making sure that all vulnerable and historically underserved groups get their needs addressed includes supporting this essential community.
Getting people to change their water use habits is more complicated than just putting up posters. There is clearly a major gap in water knowledge and action - raising awareness of water use concerns is the first step for a sustainable future.
Over the last two years we’ve had plenty of reasons to celebrate. We’re moving faster than ever before and we're not stopping now. Let’s go!
On this forty-ninth anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, I am reminded that by using pesticides properly, we not only protect our environment, and some of our most vulnerable species, we also protect ourselves.
As we travel, feast, decorate, and spread holiday cheer, we also consume resources and generate waste. Instead of checking gifts for others off my shopping list, I’m learning new ways to show my appreciation for the important people in my life.
Lagoons are mostly found in small, rural, and Tribal communities that face disproportionate environmental justice concerns. These are some of our most vulnerable communities and often low income or communities of color are disproportionally impacted.
There is no known safe level of lead exposure without harmful effects, and even low levels of lead exposure may cause lifelong health problems.
Lead exposure to children today can have lifelong impacts on their health. Learn about lead and lead poisoning prevention during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.