| 2005 |
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Date |
News Resources |
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September 28 , 2005 |
Efforts
to Promote Commuter Alternatives and Benefits Win EPA Awards |
| • |
September 15, 2005 |
National
Listing of Fish Advisories Released for 2004
American
Association of Energy Engineers Accepts EPA's Energy Star Challenge
to Improve Energy Efficiency |
| • |
September 14, 2005 |
EPA
and Federal Partners Warn of Potential Environmental Health Hazards
When Returning to Homes and Businesses after Hurricane Katrina |
| • |
September 9, 2005 |
EPA
To Help States Meet Fine Particle Standards and Achieve Clean Air |
| • |
September 6, 2005 |
EPA
and HHS Urge Caution in Areas Exposed to Contaminated Flood Water |
| • |
September 4, 2005 |
EPA
Urges Caution When Re-entering Hurricane-Damaged Homes and Buildings
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| • |
August 30, 2005 |
New
Handbook to Help Accelerate Watershed-Protection Programs |
| • |
August 23, 2005 |
EPA
Unites Generations to Improve Environmental Health for All |
| • |
August 18, 2005 |
New
Report Shows Progress Reducing Air Pollution in Eastern United States |
| • |
August 17, 2005 |
14
Communities Reduce Smog Ahead of Schedule |
| • |
August 12, 2005 |
Data
Sought for 26 Drinking Water Contaminants |
| • |
August 10, 2005 |
New
Tests to Detect Previously Undetectable Bacteria |
| • |
August 1, 2005 |
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Plan Proposed to
Ensure Power Plant Pollution Cuts
Discarded
Equipment Containing Mercury Now Managed as Universal Waste |
| • |
July 21, 2005 |
New
Environmental Research Fellowship Opportunities Available |
| • |
July 12, 2005 |
New
Assistance for States on Growth Issues Announced Former Governors
Join EPA and NEA to Initiate New Institute on Community Design |
| • |
July 11, 2005 |
Federal
Agencies Partner to Reduce Home Energy Bills and Protect Environment |
| • |
July 7, 2005 |
Communities
in Five States Selected for Smart Growth Technical Assistance |
| • |
July 1, 2005 |
Final
EPA Staff Paper Recommends Stronger Particle Pollution Standards |
| • |
June 29, 2005 |
Americans
Encouraged To Check Air Quality Forecasts |
| • |
June 16, 2005 |
EPA
Launches National Clean Woodstove Campaign
National
Parks and Wilderness Areas Protected by Clean Air Visibility Rule |
| • |
June 3, 2005 |
Hartz
to Relabel and Cancel Flea and Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens
Supporting
Tougher Clean Diesel Standards, Advanced Technology Will Test
Real-World Truck and Bus Emissions |
| • |
June 1, 2005 |
Stay
cool and comfortable this summer with Energy Star; Recommendations
from EPA save energy and money at home |
| • |
May 25, 2005 |
Federal
Dollars Help States Improve the Nation's Beaches |
| • |
May 11, 2005 |
Landmark
Clean Air Interstate Rule to Take Effect |
| • |
May 10, 2005 |
$75.9
Million in Brownfield Grants Announced |
| • |
May 3, 2005 |
More
Than 70 Percent Could Better Manage Asthma Triggers, EPA Survey
Finds |
| • |
April 11, 2005 |
New
Rules Will Protect Air Quality on Indian Reservations. |
| • |
April 8, 2005 |
Steve
Johnson Cancels Children's Health Environmental Exposure Study |
| • |
April 7, 2005 |
EPA
Recognizes Clean Air Excellence Award Winners |
| • |
April 5, 2005 |
Twelve
Additional Areas now Meet National Air Quality Standards for Fine
Particle Pollution |
| • |
March 29, 2005 |
EPA
Announces Results of Annual Sulfur Dioxide Auction |
| • |
March 24, 2005 |
EPA
Provides $10 Million to Improve Beach Water Quality Monitoring |
| • |
March 15, 2005 |
EPA
Announces First-Ever Rule to Reduce Mercury Emissions from Power
Plants |
| • |
March 7, 2005 |
EPA
to Strengthen Protection from Lead in Drinking Water |
| • |
February 15, 2005 |
EPA
Proposes Regulatory Options for Maintaining NOx Air Quality Standards |
| • |
February 10, 2005 |
EPA
to Build World's First Full Hydraulic Hybrid Urban Delivery Vehicle
EPA
Seeks Comments to Improve Emissions Monitoring |
| • |
February 8, 2005 |
Drug
Take-Back Program in South Portland, Maine Encourages Proper Disposal
of Prescription Drugs |
| • |
February 7, 2005 |
W.R.
Grace and Executives, Charged with Endangering Libby, Montana Community,
Fraud, and Obstruction of Justice |
| • |
February 3, 2005 |
Hazardous
Waste Tracking System Improved
Safer Disposal Methods Recommended
for Used Syringes |
| • |
January 28, 2005 |
EPA
and Ford Test Promising Clean Diesel Technology on Passenger Vehicles |
| • |
January 27, 2005 |
EPA
and NOAA Will Help Coastal Communities with Coastal Growth, Development
Issues |
| • |
January 21, 2005 |
EPA
Announces Air Quality Compliance Agreement for Animal Feeding Operations |
| • |
January 19, 2005 |
EPA
Announces New Aircraft Drinking Water Quality Data |
| • |
January 13, 2005 |
Americans
Urged to Test for Radon |
| • |
January 12, 2005 |
EPA
Joins With Organizations to Reduce Water Pollution |
| 2004 |
| |
Date |
News Resources |
| • |
December 17, 2004 |
EPA
Announces Final Designations for First Fine Particle Standard |
| • |
December 16, 2004 |
EPA
Celebrates 30 Years of Progress for the Nation’s Drinking
Water
EPA Amends Methyl Bromide
Phase-Out for 2005 Critical Uses |
| • |
December 14, 2004 |
2003
Particle Pollution Report Shows Major Improvements in Air Quality |
| • |
November 30, 2004 |
EPA
Releases Notice of Data Availability for Clean Air Mercury Rule |
| • |
November 18, 2004 |
United
States and China Launch Clean Diesel Retrofit Program |
| • |
November 12, 2004 |
$4
Million in Grants to Research Environmental Impact of Nanotechnology |
| • |
November 1, 2004 |
EPA
Releases Final Science Review Document of Clean Air Standards for
Particulate Matter |
| • |
October 25, 2004 |
ENERGY
STAR Helps Heat Homes More Efficiently |
| • |
October 22, 2004 |
$660,000
to Research Grants Announced for Sustainable Development |
| • |
October 21, 2004 |
World
Trade Center Indoor Air Quality Sampling Proposal Circulated U.S.
EPA Seeks Public Comment |
| • |
October 14, 2004 |
EPA
Announces Grants To Reduce Indoor Air Pollution, Supports World
Rural Women's Day
Grants
Awarded to Develop Pesticide Risk Reduction Programs |
| • |
October 13, 2004 |
Environmental Information Exchange Network Grants Awarded |
| • |
October 2004 |
Volcanic ash can travel hundreds to
thousands of miles downwind from a volcano. Although ash is not
highly toxic, it can trouble infants, older adults and those with
respiratory ailments. More information can be found at http://www.epa.gov/airnow/volcano-events.html |
| • |
September 29, 2004 |
EPA’s Office
of Environmental Education grant program supports environmental
education projects that enhance the public’s awareness, knowledge,
and skills to make informed decisions that affect environmental
quality. The deadline for applying for a 2005 grant is November
15, 2004. |
| • |
September 29, 2004 |
EPA
Recognizes Best Workplaces for Commuters from the Fortune 500 Companies |
| • |
September 24, 2004 |
Press
Advisory: EPA Solicits Proposals for Up to $800,000 in Brownfields
Grants for Low-Income Communities Throughout the Country |
| • |
September 16, 2004 |
EPA
Solicits Proposals for Up to 200 Brownfields Grants Throughout
the Country
Virginia Joins National
Pollution Prevention Program for Health Care Industry |
| • |
September 9, 2004 |
EPA
Particulate Matter Research Report Released |
| • |
August 26, 2004 |
Despite
Progress, Sewer Overflows Still Pose Health and Environmental Concerns,
EPA Reports |
| • |
August 24, 2004 |
EPA
Releases 12th Annual National Listing of Fish Advisories |
| • |
August 12, 2004 |
EPA
Seeks Comment on Proposed Truck Stop Idling Rules
EPA Funds Study to Determine
Truck Drivers’ Exposure to Idling Emissions |
| • |
August 9, 2004 |
EPA
Launches Web Site on Urban Heat Islands |
| • |
August 5, 2004 |
EPA
Certifies First Hybrid SUV |
| • |
July 29, 2004 |
EPA
Awards Largest-Ever Grant To Study Health Effects of Air Pollution |
| • |
July 21, 2004 |
EPA
Aging Initiative, U.S. COPD Coalition Partner to Protect Older Americans |
| • |
July 14, 2004 |
Improving
Management of Household Prescription Medication Waste |
| • |
July 7, 2004 |
Air
Pollution Control Technologies Grants Awarded
EPA Offers Communities
New Tool for Achieving Smart Growth and Water Quality Goals |
| • |
July 2, 2004 |
Simple
Steps To Conserve Gas, Save Money and Reduce Auto Emissions |
| • |
June 29, 2004 |
EPA,
States Working to Protect Public Health Through Fine Particle Standard |
| • |
June 29, 2004 |
EPA
Clarifies Analysis on Interaction Between Ozone and Air Fresheners |
| • |
June 23, 2004 |
EPA
Press Advisory: 2002
Toxics Release Inventory Released, Data
Show Small Percentage of Drinking Water Systems Exceed Lead Action
Level, Public Comment
Sought for EPA Particulate Matter Research |
| • |
June 16, 2004 |
New
Five-Step ENERGY STAR Campaign Can Save Energy, Money, Environment |
| • |
June 8, 2004 |
Efficient
Cooling Systems Protect the Environment and Save Money |
| • |
June 6, 2004 |
30
Communities Receive Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreements |
| • |
May 27, 2004 |
EPA
Region III Announces a $1 million Grant Program for Projects that
Protect Human Health and the Environment (Regional Geographic
Initiative, deadline Friday, July 16, 2004) |
| • |
May 26, 2004 |
EPA
Aging Initiative Announces a Photo, Essay and Poetry Contest. Deadline
for submission of entries is August 27, 2004 |
| • |
May 26, 2004 |
EPA
and NOAA's National Weather Service Adopt New Global Ultraviolet
Index Guidelines |
| • |
May 12, 2004 |
U.S.
Annouces Major Clean Water Act Settlement with Retail Giant Wal-Mart |
| • |
May 12, 2004 |
New
Guidance issued for Managing Used Consumer Electronic Equipment |
| • |
May 11, 2004 |
New
Clean Diesel Rule Major Step in a Decade of Progress |
| |
May 2004 |
Allergy
and Asthma Awareness Month |
| • |
May, 2004 |
Diesel
Retrofits to Benefit Sensitive Populations – Grant Competition |
| • |
April 21, 2004 |
Funding
Now Available for Projects Focused on Protecting Older Adults |
| • |
April 21, 2004 |
$2.2
Million in Research Grants Awarded to Better Protect Health of Native
Americans |
| • |
April 21, 2004 |
Earth
Week: Your Chance to Recycle Old Electronics |
| • |
April 19, 2004 |
U.S.
EPA study finds air pollutants in cars cause health effects |
| • |
April 14,2004 |
Power
of Change Teaches Older Americans About Reducing Waste |
| • |
March 31,2004 |
Over
1,000 to be Trained for Environmental Jobs in Brownfields Communities
Nationwide |
| • |
March 21-27, 2004 |
EPA
Urges Public to Lock Up Household Products to Protect the Lives
of Children in Conjunction with National Poison Prevention Week (PDF)
(3 pp, 162K, About PDF) |
| • |
March 4, 2004 |
Counterfeit
Pesticide Products for Dogs and Cats Found - Retailers Ordered to
Stop Sales (Almost 70% of U.S. households have one or more pet,
including many headed by older adults) |
| • |
March 4, 2004 |
New
Innovative Projects Focus on Electronics Recycling, Pharmaceutical
Waste and Emergency Preparedness |
| • |
March 3,2004 |
Science
Advisory Board Review of Draft Guidance for Assessing Risks from
Early-life Exposure to Carcinogens |
| • |
February 19, 2004 |
Public
Hearings Scheduled on Clean Air Proposals to Reduce Emissions of
Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides and Mercury from Power Plants -
Feb. 25 and 26 |
| • |
February 18, 2004 |
Voluntary
Partnerships Lead to Waste Reduction and Recycling |
| • |
January 29, 2004 |
NAS
Report Outlines Air Quality Progress, Future Challenges. |
| • |
January 29, 2004 |
Public Comment Period Begins for Proposed Power Plant Regulations |
| • |
January 15, 2004 |
January
is National Radon Action Month |
| • |
January 2004 |
Winter
wise Tips |
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| 2003 |
| • |
December 17, 2003 |
EPA
Aging Initiative Listserv Invites More Participation |
| • |
December 17, 2003 |
Proposals
requested for Particulate Matter Research |
| • |
November 2003 |
Join
the "Aging_Initiativ" Listserver! The "Aging_Initiativ"
Listserver is part of our efforts to raise awareness about the susceptibility
of older persons to environmental hazards and to share information
on strategies to reduce or prevent exposure. |
| • |
November 15, 2003 |
Recycle
America Day |
| • |
November 5, 2003 |
Toolkit
for Assessing Potential Allegations at Environmental Injustice
- EPA Federal Register Notice, Public Comment period ends on March
4, 2004 [PDF, 157 pp., 761 KB] |
| • |
October 30, 2003 |
Smoke from California wildfires may be unhealthy for older adults.
See also http://www.airquality.org/smokeimpact/  |
| • |
October 29, 2003 |
Students
and Senior Citizens join EPA in Water Monitoring Demonstration at
Cobbs Creek |
| • |
August 8, 2003 |
Global
Water Quality monitoring effort begins |
| • |
June 23, 2003 |
EPA
Announces Unprecedented First “Draft Report on the
Environment” |
| • |
June 19, 2003 |
EPA’S
NEW SPANISH-LANGUAGE CAMPAIGN “YOU DUMP IT, YOU DRINK IT”
FOR USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING |
| • |
June 05, 2003 |
MORE
PUBLIC COMMENTS SOLICITED ON ENVIRONMENT AND AGING AGENDA; DEADLINE
EXTENDED |
| • |
May 14, 2003 |
EPA
Assistant Administrator for Water G. Tracy Mehan, III, announced
the release of a video that documents the successful protection
of water quality on Native American reservations. |
| • |
May 6, 2003 |
Media
Alert: EPA Public Listening Session to Frame National Agenda for
the Environment and Aging |
| • |
April 30, 2003 |
National
Ozone Season Begins; Air Quality Index Forecasts To Begin Appearing
in Newspapers and on Television |
| • |
March 3, 2003 |
Headquarters
Press Release: New EPA Website Supports NATIONAL AGENDA ON ENVIRONMENT
AND THE AGING; EPA Launches www.epa.gov/aging to Heighten Public
Participation (PDF) (1 p, 88 K, About PDF) |
| • |
January 14, 2003 |
EPA
Administrator Whitman Urges Home Testing for Radon, Commemorates
National Radon Action Month
En Español: Administradora
De EPA Whitman Exhorta Al Publico A Realizar Las Pruebas De Radon
En Sus Hogares En Conmemoracion Del Mes Nacional De Accion De Radon |
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| 2002 |
| • |
December 2002 |
EPA Plans
Environmental Research For Initiative on Protecting Seniors (PDF)
Originally published by Aging Research & Training News (30 pp, 384K, About PDF) |
| • |
December 4, 2002 |
Media Advisory announcing
National Academy of Sciences Workshop on the Differential Susceptibility
of Older Persons to Environmental Hazards |
| • |
November 22, 2002 |
Environmental
Health Threats to Elderly Are Top Priority for EPA Administrator (PDF)
Originally published by Older Americans Report (1 p, 103K, About PDF) |
| • |
October 29, 2002 |
Press
Release announcing the Aging Initiative at the Leadership Council
of Aging Organizations meeting |
| • |
October 24, 2002 |
Press Release announcing
National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. Cooperative Agreement |
| • |
October 11, 2002 |
Press
Release announcing the Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement
Memorandum of Understanding |
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