EPA employee Jacob Moss is recognized for this work spearheading a global initiative that seeks to eliminate a health threat to billions of people around the world.
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Based on extensive scientific evidence, updated standards to reduce sick days, asthma attacks, emergency room visits, greatly outweigh costs.
Our new standard ensures that farmworkers have similar health protections on the job as workers in other industries.
Volkswagen allegedly used software to circumvent emissions testing for certain air pollutants.
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Update on recent VW announcement
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EPA is working closely with first responders and coordinating with local and state officials to ensure the safety of people impacted by water contaminated as a result of the spill.
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Chris Grundler
Oct 7, 2015
EPA's Rigorous Auto Oversight Will Get Even Stronger
Last month, Volkswagen admitted to EPA and the California Air Resources Board that the company employed a sophisticated device to cheat U.S. emissions standards in certain diesel cars, including the Audi A3, Beetle, Golf, Jetta, and Passat. More >
Community Resources - find key resources to address local environmental challenges.
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la Protección del Trabajador Agrícola (4 of 5)
Migrant Clinicians Network (5 of 5)
