Environment | Science News
6 天之前 · Environment An idea to save Mexico’s oyamel forests could help monarch butterflies too Climate change is putting monarch butterflies’ overwintering forests in Mexico at risk.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | US EPA
2 天之前 · Website of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment.
Environmental Topics | US EPA
2024年10月8日 · La EPA anuncia una inversión de casi $2 millones en puertos limpios en Puerto Rico Los fondos del Programa de Puertos Limpios de la EPA transformarán las operaciones portuarias con tecnología de cero emisiones, reducirán la contaminación del aire y promoverán la justicia ambiental en las comunidades portuarias
US Environment & Natural Resources Statistics and Data Trends ...
2023年2月10日 · Find statistics and data trends about the environment, including data on the weather that helps interpret climate trends, greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity, and conservation-related metrics such as land protections and species listed on the threatened and endangered species list. We visualize, explain and provide objective context using …
Laws and Executive Orders | US EPA
2024年6月13日 · The following laws and EOs help to protect human health and the environment. EPA is charged with administering all or a part of each. American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM) Atomic Energy Act (AEA) Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act; Chemical Safety Information, Site Security and Fuels Regulatory Relief Act
EPA's Report on the Environment (ROE) | US EPA
2024年10月10日 · This is the EPA's Report On the Environment (ROE) which compiles the most reliable indicators currently available to answer 23 important questions that EPA believes are critical to it's mission of protecting human health and the environment.
Impacts of Plastic Pollution | US EPA
2024年4月23日 · According to the United Nations Environment Programme, microplastics have also been found in human livers, kidneys, and placentas. Additionally, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (pdf) (291 KB) finds that carcinogenic chemicals found in plastic products can leach into tap water, which may cause developmental, reproductive ...
Learn about Energy and its Impact on the Environment
2024年7月26日 · How does energy use impact the environment? All forms of electricity generation have an environmental impact on our air, water and land, but it varies. Of the total energy consumed in the United States, about 40% is used to generate electricity, making electricity use an important part of each person’s environmental footprint.
Impacts of Climate Change | US EPA
2024年11月1日 · Climate change impacts our health, environment, and economy. For example: Warmer temperatures increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat waves, 2, 3, 4 which can pose health risks, particularly for young children and the elderly.
Laws & Regulations | US EPA
2024年9月11日 · Overview of EPA's law and regulatory information, including complying with and enforcing environmental regulations.