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It's #OneHealthAwarenessMonth!
What's #OneHealth? It's an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment – it's collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary!
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If you’re interested in doing business with the EPA, this Human Capital Outreach event is for you!
EPA is inviting businesses to learn more about our programs and potentially connect contractors to EPA procurements. Join us on February 22!
Register now ⬇️
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Year 2 of the Biden-Harris Administration: ✅
EPA has been hard at work every day to deliver on @POTUS’s ambitious climate goals – and we’re not stopping now. Let’s go!
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This action today is not only an @EPA victory, it is a victory for all those who have put time and effort in making sure this community and ecosystem are free of contaminated materials – Dr. Earthea Nance, RA epa.gov/newsreleases/e…
Retweeted by U.S. EPA I couldn’t be prouder to announce an unprecedented level of #EnvironmentalJustice funding — $100 million — from @EPA.
Here’s what you need to know about these grants and how to apply 👇🏾
Retweeted by U.S. EPA How does your gas vehicle compare to an #ElectricVehicle for greenhouse gas emissions? Check out our new, simple web tool to find out:
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Do you use How’s My Waterway in the classroom? Learn about the new features and lesson plans for middle school + students on 1/25 webinar. For details to register, visit: epa.gov/watershedacade…
#STEM
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We’re in Hawaiʻi discussing @EPA’s work to ensure safe defueling and closure of the #RedHill fuel facility, as well as for our public meetings this week. Transparency and clear communication with community members in Oʻahu and media like @wearehpr is a priority. @EPAPressOffice
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Today we announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding to help states, Tribes, and territories interested in developing programs for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide or Class VI Underground Injection Control programs. epa.gov/newsreleases/e…
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Under a settlement for Clean Air Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act violations at facilities in Denver, Pennsylvania & Rhode Island, Univar Solutions will pay a $600k penalty & buy protective suits & field equipment for @Denver_Fire
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Retweeted by U.S. EPA #RedHill facility on O’ahu: watch our video to learn more about @EPA’s work and make your voice heard! youtu.be/NYydVFWmJjg
Retweeted by U.S. EPA We have 3 approaches to tackle the climate crisis:
💧Improve resilience of water infrastructure
💧Protect waters from the impacts of a changing climate
💧Advance adaptive capacity of water sector and climate knowledge of all communities
Read morbddy.me/3Hflsx0SrtA
Retweeted by U.S. EPA There is still time to attend! Learn more and register to join virtually or in-person. eventbrite.com/e/epa-farm-ran…
The impacts of climate change are often felt as water stress, from flood to drought, sea level rise and more.
At EPA Water, we center water as a key way to mitigate the worst effects of the climate crisis.
Read our action plan: bddy.me/3Hb9eFk
Retweeted by U.S. EPA Do you know the health risks of radon?
Take action and #TestYourNest to protect you and your family’s health. epa.gov/radon/health-r…
El legado del Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. vive a través del trabajo que se realiza en @EPA. Este año, conmemoramos al Dr. King con @EPAMichaelRegan, @RevDrBarber, y el liderato de @EPAEnvJustice para avanzar medioambientes más sanos y #JusticiaAmbiental.
Retweeted by U.S. EPA The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on through work being done at EPA. This year our #EPAers commemorated Dr. King with discussions with @EPAMichaelRegan, @RevDrBarber and @EPAEnvJustice leadership on advancing healthier environments and #EnvironmentalJustice.
Testing for radon is a big, yet simple, way to prioritize your health in 2023. Not sure where to get started? Learn where to get an at-home test kit, or how to find a service provider. ⬇️ epa.gov/radon/find-rad… #TestYourNest
Join EPA for an important conversation on agriculture and climate change!
Our first in-person Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee meeting since 2016 will be held January 17-18.
Register to attend in person or virtually ⬇️
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EPA is holding two public meetings on the #RedHill proposed Consent Order. All are welcome.
➡️1/18 Town Hall: 5-8:30pm
➡️1/19 Open House: 3-8pm
➡️Oahu Veterans Council and Center, 1298 Kukila St, Honolulu, HI 96818
➡️Learn more and submit comments here: epa.gov/red-hill/red-h…
Retweeted by U.S. EPA ❔ Have you heard of radon? Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that you can’t see or smell – and is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Join us for #RadonActionMonth to learn more about radon and ways to protect you and your home. epa.gov/radon/health-r…
¡Buenas nuevas: acabamos de anunciar $100 millones en fondos para subvenciones de #JusticiaAmbiental!
Esta es la mayor cantidad de fondos para subvenciones de justicia ambiental ofrecida por la EPA. epa.gov/newsreleases/l…
Retweeted by U.S. EPA New year, new opportunities to help your wallet and the planet. 💸🌎twitter.com/ENERGYSTAR/sta…btwitter.com/ENERGYSTAR/sta…M0
The new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights is proud to announce this historic funding to help get resources into the hands of communities that need it most. Learn more: epa.gov/newsreleases/b… twitter.com/EPA/status/161…
Retweeted by U.S. EPA Today we are proud to announce an unprecedented level of funding for environmental justice grants.
These community-based solutions will help those overburdened by pollution and move us closer to realizing a more just and equitable future for all.
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Retweeted by U.S. EPA We’re committed to supporting applicants every step of the way. Visit epa.gov/ejgrants for more resources and to sign up for webinars on the application process.
$30 million in funding will directly support community based non-profit organizations and their partners – helping communities facing #EnvironmentalJustice issues build strong partnerships and deliver results.
Exciting news: we just announced $100 million in #EnvironmentalJustice grant funding! This is the largest amount of environmental justice grant funding ever offered by EPA. 🧵x
Current scientific research suggests exposure to high levels of certain PFAS may lead to adverse health outcomes. However, research is still ongoing to determine how different levels of exposure to different PFAS can lead to a variety of health effects.
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Want to learn more about how to use our #PFAS Analytic Tools and about how the data is collected? Join our webinar 💻 Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00 PM EST.usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…k
We've launched our #PFAS Analytics Tools webpage – an interactive site that provides information about PFAS across the country. This webpage shows the public (YOU) where testing has been done and what level of detections were measured. echo.epa.gov/trends/pfas-to…
Nine PFAS have been added to the Toxics Release Inventory list. Data includes quantities of chemicals released into the environment or managed as waste, allowing communities to learn how facilities in their area are managing listed PFAS chemicals.
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📢 We’re proposing stronger air quality standards to better protect communities – including those most overburdened from pollution – from the harmful effects of soot. epa.gov/newsreleases/e…N
Are any of these part of your 2023 goals?
✅ Save Energy
✅ Save Money
✅ Help the Climate
If so, AWESOME news! We're thrilled to announce the first mass-market Smart Home Energy Management System to earn an EPA @ENERGYSTAR certification! twitter.com/ENERGYSTAR/sta…
Join @EPAresearch in celebrating scientific achievements in air quality modeling using #CMAQ! twitter.com/EPAresearch/st…
Last year, @EPA…
✅ Strengthened standards to cut pollution — from methane to heavy-duty trucks
✅ Invested in clean school buses to protect the air our kids breathe
✅ Embedded environmental justice into EPA's DNA with @EPAEnvJustice
Ready to hit the ground running in 2023!
Retweeted by U.S. EPA EPA has issued the next test order (under the Toxic Substances Control Act) requiring companies to conduct and submit testing on PFAS used in making plastics.
This action will further our understanding of PFAS and its effects on people’s health.
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EPA is excited to join @TheNAAEE and the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration in congratulating the finalists and winners of the 2022 Youth Innovation Challenge! 👏
Their ideas aim to protect our marine ecosystems through environmental education.
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Making New Year’s resolutions? 🎇 Why not add greener living to your list! Here are easy ways to get started ⬇️epa.gov/environmental-…U
Congratulations again to the 2022 RAD Leadership Award Winners! 🎉 Join EPA in appreciating these award winners and their commitment to sustainability⬇️epa.gov/rad/rad-leader…5
Don’t throw your live Christmas tree in the trash, tree-cycle it instead! 🎄♻️
Check your local municipality to learn about their recycling program.
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.@EPAChemSafety implements key portions of the #EndangeredSpeciesAct by regulating safe use of all pesticides in the U.S. Our latest Perspectives article discusses how the proper use of pesticides can protect plants, animals, and people.
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It’s #CardPlayingDay 🎴 and our researchers are putting their expertise (and cards) on the table with a new educational game – Nature’s Benefits.
👀 Check out how you can bring a littl#STEMEM#EnviroEdEd learning into your game playingepa.gov/eco-research/n…tzb
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