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    19 hours ago

    Due to a lapse in appropriations, EPA websites and social media will not be regularly updated. In the event of an environmental emergency threatening the safety of human life or to protect certain property, will be updated with appropriate information.

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  2. Dec 27

    Who wants to deliver cleaner freight in 2019? Nearly 4,000 companies and associations are resolving to make greener, more fuel-efficient freight a priority, reducing air pollution the .

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  3. Dec 26

    If your home was built before 1978, there is a good chance it has lead-based paint. The Federal Action Plan will help federal agencies work strategically & collaboratively to reduce exposure to lead with the aim of improving children’s health.

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  4. Dec 23

    Lead in soil can be ingested by young children by hand-to-mouth activity. The Federal Action Plan promotes a vision for the U.S. to become a place where children live, learn and play protected from lead exposure and its harmful effects.

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  5. Dec 22

    The Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts – Reducing harm to children from lead exposure

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  6. Dec 21

    Be safe from Snow & Ice, and have a Happy Holidays!

    5 replies 6 retweets 18 likes
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  7. Dec 21

    Exposure to diesel exhaust can lead to serious health conditions like asthma or heart disease. Combat these conditions by applying for some of the ~$40 million in grant funding aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines.

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  8. Dec 21

    Delivering holiday packages and gifts using less fuel and reduced emissions, parcel and express delivery carriers will deliver over 2 billion packages this holiday season! Find out more.

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  9. Dec 21

    the Federal Action Plan promotes a vision for the United States to become a place where children – especially those in vulnerable communities – live, learn & play protected from lead exposure & its harmful effects.

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  10. Dec 21

    Final pre-holiday reminder: just two weeks left to submit your application for our Targeted Airshed Grant Program funds for areas with the highest ozone and PM2.5 levels.

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  11. Dec 20

    We just announced ~$40 million in grant funding aimed at reducing emissions from the nation's existing fleet of old, dirty diesel engines.

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  12. Dec 20

    Our latest loan closing with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District brings our total to six issued WIFIA loans totaling over $1.5B in credit assistance. Combined, these six projects will create over 6,000 jobs.

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  13. Dec 20

    The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District will use its loan to finance a new pump station and will replace or rehabilitate sewer pipes to address overflows and improve the water quality in Deer Creek.

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  14. Dec 20

    Effective collaboration and communication with our partners and stakeholders is essential and necessary to support critical research and make sure everyone is informed.

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  15. Dec 20

    Electricity keeps our homes lit and warm during winter holidays, but that power actually comes from a mix of various energy sources. Want to know more about your energy use? Our updated Power Profiler can help.

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  16. Dec 20

    Exposure to diesel exhaust can lead to serious health conditions like asthma or heart disease. Combat these conditions by applying for some of the ~$40 million in grant funding aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines.

    12 replies 12 retweets 31 likes
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  17. Dec 19

    We just announced ~$40 million in grant funding aimed at reducing emissions from the nation's existing fleet of old, dirty diesel engines

    14 replies 14 retweets 67 likes
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  18. Dec 19

    As part of President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks & Safety Risks to Children, we’ve partnered to create a Federal Action Plan focused on reducing childhood lead exposures & identifying lead-exposed children to improve their health.

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  19. Dec 19

    Are you ready for the holidays? Whether you’re a planner or last-minute shopper, EPA’s freight partners can help make this a December to remember...by delivering your gifts the ! Learn more.

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  20. Dec 19

    ⚡ Knowledge is power – literally! ⚡ You may know how much energy your home uses, but do you know where it comes from or the emissions it produces? Find out with our updated Power Profiler.

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