Environmental Justice

Announcement is latest round of funding toward President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation, protecting public health and helping to deliver safe drinking water…

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces the latest round of funding toward President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the…

Meetings Advance Community Conversations and Engagement around Federal and New York State Environmental Justice Programs First Listening Session Scheduled for April 15 in Niagara Falls…

April 2, 2024 EPA Regional Administrator visits University of Pittsburgh to discuss research, collaboration Media Contact: R3Press@epa.gov PITTSBURGH, PA (April…

Homes built before 1978 are very likely to contain lead paint March 28, 2024 BOSTON (Mar. 28, 2024) – The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) initiative to…

March 26, 2024 BOSTON (March 26, 2024) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with First Student, a company that owns, operates, and…

In February, California faced a “monster storm.” This storm was the second atmospheric river storm to hit the state within a week, leaving nine confirmed dead in its wake. While this storm was record breaking, California saw similar…

Agency takes action against property owner to address lead-based paint hazards and protect children and families March 21, 2024 BOSTON (March 21, 2024) – On March…

March 14, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a rule that will reduce lifetime cancer risks for people living near…

Key milestone reached as part of $5B Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program March 11, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

Pollution prevention improves human and environmental health and promotes economic resiliency February 29, 2024 PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection…

Children’s Mercy researcher and team will conduct outreach activities aimed at improving environmental conditions that promote positive health outcomes February 28, 2024…

In this video message, NOS Deputy Assistant Administrator Rachael Dempsey shares how recent advancements in the GRAV-D project will help reduce risk for…

In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf celebrates the 25th anniversary of NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration. (Video Transcript)…

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is continuing to boost Superfund cleanup efforts across Kansas February 27, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 27, 2024) – …

February 27, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 27, 2024) – Today, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $6,320,000 ceremonial check to the Ferguson-Florissant…

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is continuing to boost Superfund cleanup efforts across California February 27, 2024 San Francisco, CA— Today, the U.S. Environmental…

February 26, 2024 ALBANY, N.Y.  – Communities in New York’s Capital District and in other areas of New York will get valuable data from two air monitoring projects…

Montpelier, Vermont, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montpelier, VT – The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is excited to announce its selection as a National Grantmaker for the Eastern region receiving $50,000,000 under…

February 21, 2024 ATLANTA (February 21, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with state and local elected officials hosted a press event…

February 21, 2024 BOSTON (Feb. 21, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding a public meeting to update the community on current site…

Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across Nevada February 20, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Today, the U.S. Environmental…

Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across California February 20, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Today, the U.S.…

EPA’s Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative stops in California to support residents’ ability to obtain unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act resources February 15, 2024…

WALLACE, La., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Descendants Project announced today the acquisition and preservation of the Louisiana plantation where America’s largest slave revolt was initiated in 1811 – a step that will ensure…

February 14, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released the 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan, as part of the Biden-Harris…

February 12, 2024 AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 12, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the City of Austin $1 million from the agency’s Climate…

Stronger standard will yield up to $46B in net health benefits, save lives, and build healthier communities, while supporting economic growth across America February 7, 2024…

February 6 Meeting in Dundalk will highlight Bear Creek cleanup plan and EPA community efforts. February 2, 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…

February 1, 2024 EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister (right) presents a $458,358 check to Cornerstones of Care President and CEO Merideth Rose…

The Feb. 22 outreach event will enable attendees to learn more about Region 7’s environmental justice efforts January 31, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN.…

January 25, 2024 BOSTON (Jan. 25, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently reached a settlement with a Connecticut-based residential contractor for…

In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf shares the news that NOAA and partners helped recover over $92 million from polluters to restore seven…

January 25, 2024 PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 25, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Rep. Jennifer…

BOZEMAN, Mont. – At an event in Bozeman on Friday, January 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Montana State University (MSU) will receive at least $10 million to serve as an environmental justice…

Utilizing updated, best available science, EPA lowers nationwide screening levels for the first time in 30 years, impacting sites in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska January 17,…

New phase of EPA’s Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative to launch in Albany, New York to help communities access unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act resources January 17,…

January 11, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the availability of up to $32 million to address indoor air pollution in…

Proposal would improve air quality in communities overburdened by pollution, advancing environmental justice January 11, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental…

January 10, 2024 DALLAS, TEXAS (January 10, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S. Environmental…

January 10, 2024 DALLAS, TEXAS (January 10, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S. Environmental…

January 10, 2024 DALLAS, TEXAS (January 10, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S. Environmental…

January 10, 2024 DALLAS, TEXAS (January 10, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S. Environmental…

January 8, 2024 Contact Information: Press@epa.gov  WASHINGTON (Jan. 8, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality,…

January 9, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 9, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S.…

January 9, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 9, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S.…

January 9, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 9, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, the U.S.…

January 8, 2024 NEW YORK  – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

January 8, 2024 NEW YORK – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced…

January 8, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…