Air


EPA Finalizes Stronger Standards to Mitigate Lead Paint Dust Exposure

EPA Finalizes Stronger Standards to Mitigate Lead Paint Dust Exposure

The EPA has introduced stricter standards for lead paint dust in homes and childcare facilities to protect children's health, particularly in vulnerable communities.

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for Four States After Refinery Shutdown

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for Four States After Refinery Shutdown

This fuel waiver aims to mitigate shortages in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.

The Evolution of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and Its Environmental Impact

The Evolution of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and Its Environmental Impact

Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) significantly reduces emissions and environmental impact by lowering sulfur content and enabling advanced emission control technologies.

EPA Offers $9 Million Grants to Tribes and Territories to Cut Diesel Emissions

EPA Offers $9 Million Grants to Tribes and Territories to Cut Diesel Emissions

EPA announces $9 million in grants for tribes and territories to reduce diesel emissions, aiming to improve public health and support local economies.

EPA Allocates Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Fund Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

The Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program supports efforts to replace vehicles with zero-emiession alternatives.

MIT Sloan Study Reveals Third-Party Audits Key to Genuine Carbon Emission Reductions

MIT Sloan Study Reveals Third-Party Audits Key to Genuine Carbon Emission Reductions

Companies verified by third-party auditors reported a 7.5 percent annual drop in emissions.

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

Global Methane Forum Celebrates Two Decades of Methane Reduction Progress

The EPA was instrumental in launching the Global Methane Initiative in 2004.

Real-Time Monitoring is the Key to Reaching Energy Reduction Targets in the U.S.

Real-Time Monitoring is the Key to Reaching Energy Reduction Targets in the U.S.

Real-time monitoring and SMART building technologies can significantly reduce energy consumption and help the U.S. meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets.



EPA Awards Nearly $11 Million in Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Funding

EPA Awards Nearly $11 Million in Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Funding

The nine selected grant applicants will spearhead a wide range of projects combatting the adverse health effects of recent wildfires in the Western United States.

Managing Scope 2 Emissions:  Burden or Opportunity?

Managing Scope 2 Emissions: Burden or Opportunity?

With the right approach, solutions that reduce emissions can also result in improved performance, increased productivity and reduced costs overall.

EPA Stresses Home Radon Testing for Lung Cancer Prevention

EPA Stresses Home Radon Testing for Lung Cancer Prevention

There’s no better time than National Radon Action Month to test for the dangerous gas.

Louisiana Receives EPA Approval for Underground Carbon Storage Projects

Louisiana Receives EPA Approval for Underground Carbon Storage Projects

The EPA has authorized the state to take this step in boosting its environmental approach.

EPA Grants $3 Million to Improve Air and Groundwater in Yakima Valley, Washington

EPA Grants $3 Million to Improve Air and Groundwater in Yakima Valley, Washington

The agency will fund new projects at the Washington State Department of Health and the University of Washington.

Indoor Air Quality Amid Wildfires: The Imperative of Real-time Monitoring

Indoor Air Quality Amid Wildfires: The Imperative of Real-time Monitoring

As wildfires become more frequent and severe, it’s time to reconsider how to handle indoor air quality.

The Impact of Industrial Emissions on Air Pollution Level

The Impact of Industrial Emissions on Air Pollution Level

Industrial emissions significantly impact air quality, contributing to health issues and environmental problems like acid rain and climate change.

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Understanding the Relationship Between Home Heating and Air Pollution

Improving indoor air quality by reducing air pollution from home heating can positively impact the environment.

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Environmental Advantages of Soy-Based Shingles Used for Roofing

In addition to producing less waste, what other impacts can these shingles have on the environment?

The Environmental Legacy of International Burn Pits Continues After 20 Years

Some people in Iraq and Afghanistan who lived or worked downwind from burn pits experienced negative health effects.

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Breathe Easy: A Guide to Improving Indoor Air Quality for a Safer, Healthier Living Space

Poor indoor air quality can have negative effects on human health.

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DOJ Seeks to Compel Manufacturer in Area with High Cancer Rates to Reduce Airborne Chloroprene Emissions

The complaint was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for Eastern Louisiana on behalf of the EPA under the Clean Air Act.