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Many Firsts, but First of Many: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
I am happy to work at an agency that empowers me to embrace and connect with my Hispanic heritage at work. At EPA, my background and native language are an asset, and I feel my value and impact as a Hispanic employee every day.
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Proud Hispanic Public Servant: Showcasing my Strengths
I’m very proud to represent my roots as a Hispanic, my community, and the EPA.
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Building Climate Progress: One Year Since the Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
This month marks one year of progress implementing President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the most ambitious climate law in U.S. history. This coming year is sure to be even more impactful and, most importantly, will further support communities across
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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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Refreshing EPA’s Corvallis, Oregon Laboratory Facilities
By the end of our six year renovation project we overhauled and created 26 new labs and 69 new workstations and offices.
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Protecting Children from Extreme Heat
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.
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Investing in America to Build a Brighter, Healthier Future
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.
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5 Ways EPA is Protecting People and the Planet
These past few months, EPA has moved further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for all.
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Revitalizing Water Infrastructure: Rolling toward safer water for communities
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.
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Reducing Water Pollution from Power Plants
This action protects our nation’s vital water resources that support safe drinking water, agriculture, and healthy communities while providing greater certainty for industry.
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Recognizing and Celebrating Farmworkers During National Farmworker Awareness Week
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.
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Learning about water use in one of the driest states in America
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.
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Inspiring Students to Tackle Environmental Challenges
Each change in habit, no matter how small, can make an impact. I wanted to make sure that our visit left an impression and helped encourage lasting change in the Earth’s youngest environmentalists.
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Two Years of Delivering Real Results to Real People
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!
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Using Pesticides Properly Can Protect People, Plants and Animals
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.