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Kicking off 2024 With Twin Birthdays and Reasons to be Thankful
A toxicologist with the Safer Choice program finds a label in the place she needed it the most.
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- By: Lauren Duffy
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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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- By: Jennie Romer
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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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- By: Bitta Momeni
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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.
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- By: Hilary Clark
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Protecting Children Around the World from the Dangers of Lead Paint
There is no known safe level of lead exposure without harmful effects, and even low levels of lead exposure may cause lifelong health problems.
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- By: Evonne Marzouk
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Get Ready for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!
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.
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- By: Shayna Sellars
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EPA’s New Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights: A Moment in History
The newly created Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will ensure federal funding makes it to communities that have been left out for far too long.
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- By: Marianne Engelman-Lado
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Take the Bite Out of Bed Bugs
A bed bug infestation can feel like the end of the world, but you have options. Discover pest management strategies and what works for bed bug control.
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- By: Marcia Anderson, PhD
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Feeding You & Me: Honoring Farmworkers During National Farmworker Awareness Week
EPA celebrates National Farmworker Awareness Week from March 25-31 to honor farmworkers and shine a spotlight on their critical contributions to our country.
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- By: Rhina Lara