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US EPA - NJ,NY,PR,VI

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Protecting human health and the environment in NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and 8 Tribal Nations. Neither RT nor @mentions imply endorsement.

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🫁 May is asthma awareness month! We need to improve and protect air quality in our neighborhoods, especially around children. U.S. EPA is tackling air quality issues with initiatives like our Clean School Bus Program. Learn more about it here: epa.gov/cleanschoolbus

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A big thanks to Your People at UPROSE, NYC-EJA Red Hook Initiative (RHI) for collaborating with us on an incredible Brooklyn Ports Tour of railyards, port terminals, and various e-commerce warehouses.

It was insightful to learn about health and environmental impacts.

A big thanks to @UPROSE, @NYCEJAlliance @rhookinitiative for collaborating with us on an incredible Brooklyn Ports Tour of railyards, port terminals, and various e-commerce warehouses. It was insightful to learn about health and environmental impacts.
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🗓️ Reminder: the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site team is accepting comments on our proposed plan to address indoor air concerns from vapors that may be entering into buildings until June 25.

Send your comments to Rupika Ketu at [email protected].

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📞Calling all eligible tribal governments and territories!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for the first informational webinar on the 2024 Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant. Join us on May 22nd at 2pm ET!

See the complete list of webinars here:

epa.gov/dera/tribal-an…

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It was a pleasure to join 's event to discuss STEM careers in public service!

Today's students are our future leaders, and we were honored to talk about working in environmental protection alongside our state and local partners.

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📢 U.S. EPA announced $9 million in grants for tribes and territories to replace diesel equipment and reduce harmful emissions through the 2024 Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant.

Eligible tribal governments & territories, learn how you can apply!

epa.gov/newsreleases/e…

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It’s ! 🎉

Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, U.S. EPA has awarded more than $18 billion to American communities to modernize our infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and combat the climate crisis.

It’s #InfrastructureWeek! 🎉 Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, @EPA has awarded more than $18 billion to American communities to modernize our infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and combat the climate crisis.
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🎉PoliticsNY featured our Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia in their Power Players in Climate, Energy & Sustainability list this year!

Check out their list to read Lisa's advice about pursuing a career at EPA, actions everyone can take to protect the environment, and more.

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Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1.

As the season approaches, check out U.S. EPA's tips in a dozen languages on how you can prepare: epa.gov/natural-disast…

🌀🌀🌀 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1. As the season approaches, check out @EPA's tips in a dozen languages on how you can prepare: epa.gov/natural-disast…
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🤔 Did you know that using a portable air cleaner with a HEPA filter can help reduce asthma triggers like wood smoke and pet allergens?

Read more here: epa.gov/indoor-air-qua…

🤔 Did you know that using a portable air cleaner with a HEPA filter can help reduce asthma triggers like wood smoke and pet allergens? Read more here: epa.gov/indoor-air-qua… #AsthmaAwarenessMonth #AQAW2024
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💧U.S. EPA joined New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Delaware River Basin Commission on stage at the NJWEA Conference to talk about climate change, environmental justice, and EPA's recent PFAS regulation.

It was a great discussion that acknowledged the key role water infrastructure professionals play in our lives!

💧@EPA joined @NewJerseyDEP and @DRBC1961 on stage at the @NJWEA Conference to talk about climate change, environmental justice, and EPA's recent PFAS regulation. It was a great discussion that acknowledged the key role water infrastructure professionals play in our lives!
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The tool uses maps and datasets to display environmental justice indicators and help you understand how your community might be impacted.

Learn more: epa.gov/ejscreen

The #EJScreen tool uses maps and datasets to display environmental justice indicators and help you understand how your community might be impacted. Learn more: epa.gov/ejscreen #AirQualityAndEJ #AQAW2024
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La herramienta utiliza mapas y conjuntos de datos para mostrar indicadores de justicia ambiental y ayudarlo a comprender cómo su comunidad podría verse afectada.

Aprende más: epa.gov/ejscreen

La herramienta #EJScreen utiliza mapas y conjuntos de datos para mostrar indicadores de justicia ambiental y ayudarlo a comprender cómo su comunidad podría verse afectada. Aprende más: epa.gov/ejscreen #AirQualityAndEJ #AQAW2024
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Curious about your air?

Download the AirNow app to check current and forecasted air quality information and plan your daily activities to protect your health:

airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-…

Curious about your air? Download the AirNow app to check current and forecasted air quality information and plan your daily activities to protect your health: airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-… #AQAW2024 #AirNow
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