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Environmental Justice Research at the EPA

  • Understanding Health Disparities and Risks

    Working to understand and mitigate the increased environmental health risks facing certain communities. 

    Learn More About Health Disparities Res…
  • Environmental Justice and Contaminated Sites

    Helping communities with environmental justice concerns tackle challenges related to contaminated sites. 

    Learn About EJ-Related Contaminated Sit…
  • Environmental Justice and Air Pollution

    Helping community partners advance public health and sustainability.

    Learn More about EJ & Air Pollution Res…

Environmental Justice Research

Delivering the tools, data, and resources needed to advance Environmental Justice (EJ) and help every community enjoy the benefits of a healthy, clean environment. 

  • Understanding Health Disparities & Risks

    Individual riding bike in the bike lane

    Working to understand and mitigate the increased environmental health risks facing certain communities. 

    Learn More About EPA Health Disparities Research
  • Environmental Justice & Air Pollution

    Clouds of smoke polluting the air

    Exploring the links between air quality, health risks, and environmental justice. 

    Learn More About EJ & Air Pollution Research
  • Environmental Justice & Contaminated Sites

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    Helping communities with environmental justice concerns tackle challenges related to contaminated sites.

    Learn More About EJ & Contaminated Sites Research
  • Environmental Justice Decision Support Tools

    Researchers studying water

    Tools for harnessing data and informing decisions that advance environmental justice. 

    Access EPA Tools to Support EJ
  • Environmental Justice Research Publications

    Access information about and links to EPA Environmental Justice publications, reports, and other resources.

    Access EPA EJ Publications
  • Environmental Justice Research Grants

    Learn about research grants and other funding opportunities to help advance environmental justice.

    Find EJ Grant & Funding Opportunities

Related Information

  • About EPA Environmental Justice Research Cumulative Impacts Research
  • Environmental Justice at the EPA
  • Environmental Justice for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples
  • EPA Annual Environmental Justice Progress Report
  • Community & Citizen Science for Environmental Protection
  • Learn More About Environmental Justice Research at EPA
Contact Us About EJ Research to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on November 8, 2024
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