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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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Hispanic Heritage Month: My journey en La EPA
For me, being a Hispanic EPA employee means being a part of the next generation of change agents – following the footsteps of the minority leaders who have made such a difference at our Agency.
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- By: Sandra Rivera, Eliana De Leon
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Lifting Up and Phasing Down: A Service to America Medal Recipient’s Story
The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal is a wonderful way to acknowledge the hard work that federal employees do, day in and day out, and highlight some of our critical actions.
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- By: Cindy Newberg
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Forever Connected: Rivers as a Driving Force for Partnerships
The Mississippi River flows through 10 states and four EPA Regions. Regions 4, 5, 6, and 7 are committed to begin working with the Mississippi River cities to reduce plastic pollution in the main artery in the heart of our country.
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- By: Gayle Hubert
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Follow the Data to Answer Questions about the Environment
My love for using data to answer important questions is shared by researchers across the country and all around the world – answering any question you can think of about the environment.
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- By: William Wheeler
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Proud to Celebrate a Diverse EPA
As we face new challenges and setbacks at EPA, we find strength in our leaders, past and present, our circle continuously expands, and our work continues.
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- By: Sherri Comerford
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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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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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Celebrating Our Environment During National Park Week
Climate change and other environmental issues can seem daunting, but I’m hopeful that people will continue working and advocating to protect special places like Mojave National Preserve.
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- By: Hilary Clark
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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
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EPA is Committed to Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Learn about EPA's internal council that was created to identify ways we can enhance opportunities for recruitment of students from HBCUs.
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- By: Rosemary Enobakhare, Frederick Thompson