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  • Celebrating 25 Years of Protecting Children’s Health

    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.

    • Date: May 16, 2022
    • By: Jeanne Briskin
  • Household emergency plan list with pen

    Hurricane season is almost here, and it’s time to get prepared.

    EPA’s role in preventing, preparing for, and responding to natural disasters and environmental emergencies such as hurricanes is integral to our mission to protect human health and the environment.

    • Date: May 6, 2022
    • By: Carlton Waterhouse
  • Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve

    Celebrating Our Environment During National Park Week

    Climate change and other environmental issues can seem daunting, but I’m hopeful that people will continue working and advocating to protect special places like Mojave National Preserve.

    • Date: April 20, 2022
    • By: Hilary Clark
  • Administrator Regan with global leaders outside the consulate in Tijuana

    Global Problems Require Global Action, and EPA is Leading the Way

    EPA has a responsibility to work with the international community to ensure a healthy future, protect the global commons, support a robust and sustainable economy that creates good-paying jobs, and advance strong environmental governance.

    • Date: March 29, 2022
    • By: Michael Regan
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