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Climate Change and Human Health Risks in …

WebTitle Description Author/Date; Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment, Ch. 9: Human Health: Available in both web-based and …

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Health Impact Assessments Health Research US EPA

WebHIA is a tool designed to investigate how a proposed program, project, policy, or plan may impact health and well-being and inform decision-makers of these potential outcomes …

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Climate Change, Health, and Populations of Concern

WebUnderstanding the threats that climate change poses to human health can help us work together to lower risks and be prepared. EPA has developed communication materials …

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Human Health and Contaminated Water

WebBacteria and nitrates: These contaminants are found in human and animal wastes. Septic tanks or large numbers of farm animals can also cause bacterial and nitrate pollution. …

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Climate Impacts on Human Health Climate Change …

WebClimate change can have a range of impacts on physical, mental, and community health. A warmer climate is expected to increase the risk of illnesses and death from extreme heat …

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Understanding the Connections Between Climate Change …

WebThe U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) report, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment, was published …

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Climate Change Indicators: Health and Society

WebHealth and Society. Changes in the Earth’s climate can affect public health, agriculture, water supplies, energy production and use, land use and development, and recreation.

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Healthy Watersheds Assessment Overview

WebThis page describes the assessment of healthy watershed. The Healthy Watersheds Program conceptual framework views watersheds as integrated systems that can be …

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Radiation Health Effects Radiation Protection US EPA

WebThere are two broad categories of health effects: chronic (long-term) and acute (short-term). Chronic Exposure. Chronic exposure Chronic exposure Continuous or intermittent …

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Patient Exposure and the Air Quality Index Ozone and …

WebOne of the main functions of the Air Quality Index (AQI) advisories is to notify the public when ozone levels are, or are expected to be, unhealthy, thereby giving people the …

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Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change

WebOutreach and education can help build awareness of heat island risks and establish a foundation for action. A city or county council, or organizations such as air quality boards …

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Healthy Watersheds Overview Healthy Watersheds: Protecting

WebA watershed – the land area that drains to a stream, lake or river – affects the water quality in the water body that it surrounds. Healthy watersheds not only help protect water …

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Ozone Basics Ozone Pollution US EPA

WebOzone is one of the six common air pollutants identified in the Clean Air Act. EPA calls these “criteria air pollutants” because their levels in outdoor air need to be limited based on …

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Meet Aimen Farraj, Ph.D., DABT

WebEPA Researcher Aimen Farraj, Ph.D., DABT As the Principal Investigator/Research Biologist of the Cardiopulmonary and Immunotoxicology Branch of the Environmental …

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Air Sensor Toolbox: Resources and Funding

WebAir Sensor Guidebook. The Air Sensor Guidebook is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in monitoring local air quality. Topics covered include background on air …

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Clean, Green, and Healthy Schools: Region 2 Highlights

WebThe project, worth $800 million and funded by New York City, will result in new light fixtures in 750 of the city’s 1,500 public schools. Although the project will not be completed until …

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About the Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA's Office of …

WebThomas Burke, Ph.D. is the Deputy Assistant Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) as well as EPA’s Science …

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EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for defunct E.C. Electroplating Plant in

Web(New York, N.Y. – Sept. 21, 2016) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plan to address groundwater contaminated with hexavalent chromium at the Garfield …

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Lower Hackensack River Bergen and Hudson Counties New …

Web1004530.0016.001.01-B4353 . Lower Hackensack River . Bergen and Hudson Counties

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Underground Injection Control in EPA Region 2, (NJ, NY, PR, and VI)

WebClass. Agency The following links exit the site Exit Contact. I. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Eleanor Krukowski ([email protected]) 609-292 …

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Clean Air Permitting in New York

WebEPA's Region 2 serves New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 8 Tribal Nations. New York. Clean Air Act permitting in New York (minor New Source …

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2015 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement Booklet

WebDownload the 2015 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement booklet (PDF) (16 pp, 2 MB, About PDF).Hamilton, Ohio, photo by Jacob Stone. Through the National Award for …

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