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From Teacher to Author: How Climate Literacy Guided My Career
Early in my career I realized that shifting the mindset of students in my classroom, especially on a social norm that valued consumerism over environmentalism, was a challenge with context and nuance far beyond my classroom walls.
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- By: Jenna Hartley
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EPA's Research Efforts to Protect Public and Environmental Health from Wildland Fire Smoke
Stay informed, stay prepared, and we can mitigate the effects and challenges of wildland fire smoke together.
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- By: Jason Sacks, Sarah Coefield
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Supporting the Cancer Moonshot Effort at EPA
I learned that one of the best ways to fight cancer is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. EPA supports the Cancer Moonshot effort by understanding and preventing toxic and environmental exposures and preventing more cancers before they start.
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- By: Danelle Lobdell
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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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- By: Dr. Tonya Nichols
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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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- By: Alan Thornhill, Ph.D.
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Green Your Holiday This Season
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.
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- By: Scott Mansfield
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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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Participatory Science: Supporting Inclusive Public Engagement in Science at EPA
We believe that providing communities equitable access to participate in and lead scientific projects is key to our shared vision of public engagement in science.
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- By: Maureen Gwinn
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Making a difference in people’s lives through EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Grant Program
Brownfields job training grant opportunities are now available! We anticipate awarding approximately 25 grants nationwide at amounts up to $500,000 per award - a historic investment for communities across the nation.
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- By: Amanda Sutton
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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.
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- By: Carlton Waterhouse
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Protect Your Health from Air Pollution this American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month – a time to bring attention and awareness to how air pollution impacts heart health and what steps that you can take to avoid exposure.
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- By: André Wade
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Why Representation Matters for Girls and Women in STEM
As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I’m happy to see that things have come a long way since Marie Curie first began her research. I’m also pleased to see that women are being recognized for their contributions in the sciences.
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- By: Maureen Gwinn