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  • Hartley received her North Carolina Environmental Education certificate in 2018 from Michael Regan, current EPA Administrator, and former North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary.

    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
  • David Cash, peering into an aquarium and staring at a fish

    Fifty Years Later

    I viscerally remember what it felt like to walk through the dark entrance halls, turn a corner and then stop before the spectacular Giant Ocean Tank. I was able to connect these visits, 50 years apart, in my head and heart, in ways I never had before. 

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    • By: David Cash
  • Realistic illustration of chest with see-through revealing heart and lungs

    Keeping Radon on Your Radar

    This National Radon Action Month, a reminder that testing for radon can save lives.

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    • By: Courtney Johnson
  • Concrete being poured at a construction site

    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
  • Woman in a wheelchair and a man shaking hands

    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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    • By: Michael Regan
  • Administrator Regan during Journey to Justice Tour

    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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    • By: Michael Regan
  • Lake Mead in Nevada

    The Inflation Reduction Act: A Big Deal for People and the Planet

    The Inflation Reduction Act is the most aggressive action in tackling the climate crisis in U.S. history. This law will reduce harmful air pollution, advance environmental justice, and save families money on their energy bills.

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    • By: Michael Regan
  • 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.

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    • By: Carlton Waterhouse
  • Administrator Regan speaking at a PFAS event

    A Year of Accomplishments at EPA

    For our first Perspectives article, Administrator Regan looks back at some of the important achievements EPA has made as an agency over the past year. 

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    • By: Michael Regan