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Have questions about HFCs and what we're discussing in Kigali? Here's a video of a press conference the Friends of an Ambitious Amendment held today. I joined Mattlan Zackhras, Republic of the Marshall Islands; Miguel Arias Cañete, European Union; and Andrew Yatilman, Federated States of Micronesia. I encourage you to listen to their remarks and learn more about how climate change is personally impacting their homes.
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More progress in our case against Volkswagen. The new settlement addresses pollution from larger cars and funds environmental projects.
WASHINGTON – In a second partial settlement announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the State of California, automakers Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Porsche AG and related entities (collectively referred to as Volkswagen), have agreed to rec...
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Check out the redesigned EPA website! I think you'll love the new look and feel which makes it easier for users to navigate all our info and tools. Let us know what you think!
Today we’re highlighting the importance of #FederalService & the remarkable accomplishments of America’s Federal Workforce. Special thanks to all the dedicated EPA employees focused on the timeless mission of the agency--protecting public health and the environment.
America's Federal workforce relentlessly pursues the mission of bringing lasting change to the lives of ordinary people across America, often at great person...
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Today EPA finalized standards that will protect communities and workers when the riskiest pesticides are used.
EPA has finalized stronger standards for people who apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs). These revisions to the Certification of Pesticide Applicators rule will reduce the likelihood of harm from the misapplication of toxic pesticides. Pesticide use will be safer with increased supervision and ov...
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Congrats 2016 ENERGYSTAR combined heat and power award winners! DYK: They reduced CO2 and other air pollutants plus saved $4 million annually?
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing four facilities with the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Award for the superior performance of their CHP systems. High-efficiency CHP technology reduces emissions of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants by captur...
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Administrator Gina McCarthy was live.
Speaking about challenges and opportunities for clean water in America
Tune in to my Facebook page tomorrow morning at 8:15 am ET to watch me speak about the challenges and opportunities for clean water in America.
Join me TONIGHT at 5pm EST on 24 hours of Reality: The Road Forward. I'll be talking with former Vice President Al Gore to discuss the #ActOnClimate legacy of the Obama administration.
Looking forward to joining #WHChamps reunion this afternoon. Tune in live around 2:40 EST for my remarks.
Thanks Christian Science Monitor for a great discussion this morning! The mission of EPA is timeless--so glad we got to chat about our great work and the #ActOnClimate legacy of the Obama administration.
Administrator Gina McCarthy shared a Page.
Getting set to join John Sutter on CNN Facebook Live to chat about Obama administration #ActOnClimate legacy. Watch live starting around 11:45 EST.
So grateful for the hardworking EPA staff in our RTP office. Thanks for spending some time with me!
Today, the EPA released a plan that serves as a national call to action, urging all levels of government, utilities, community organizations, and other stakeholders to work together to increase the safety and reliability of drinking water.
The plan includes six priority areas:
1. Building capacity for water infrastructure financing and management in disadvantaged, small, and environmental justice communities...
2. Advancing oversight of the Safe Drinking Water Act
3. Strengthening source water protection and resilience of drinking water supplies
4. Addressing unregulated contaminants:
5. Improving transparency, public education, and risk communication on drinking water safety
6. Reducing lead risks
More information on the plan, visit: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water…/drinking-water-action-plan
ICYMI: President Obama recently signed an executive order establishing the Council on Community Solutions--a structure for federal agencies to improve coordination and strengthen partnerships to better serve local communities.
Great advice from our water team! "Headed to the mall for #BlackFriday? Bring fabric bags to carry items to reduce plastic pollution in our waterways!" #TrashFreeWaters
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