
Environmental Topics | US EPA
Dec 8, 2025 · EPA's resources on environmental issues include research, basics, what you can do, and an index covering more specific terms.
Impacts of Plastic Pollution | US EPA
May 15, 2025 · Environmental Impacts Plastic pollution poses a threat to the marine environment. It puts marine species at higher risk of ingesting plastic, suffocating, or becoming entangled in plastic …
Basic Information on Nutrient Pollution | US EPA
Apr 22, 2025 · It’s important to understand nutrient pollution because it has affected many of our water bodies and other aspects of environmental health, human health and the economy. What is Nutrient …
Economic Incentives | US EPA
Nov 4, 2025 · The impact of economic incentives on environmental protection.
Sources and Solutions: Fossil Fuels - US EPA
Nov 12, 2025 · Fossil fuel use in power generation, transportation and energy emits nitrogen pollution to the air that gets in the water through air deposition.
Basic Information about NO2 | US EPA
Jul 10, 2025 · Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and other nitrogen oxides (NOx) damage the human respiratory system and contribute to acid rain. These air pollutants are regulated as part of EPA's National …
Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM)
May 23, 2025 · Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM) Health Effects The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less than 10 …
Nutrient Pollution | US EPA
2 days ago · Nutrient pollution is one of America's most widespread, costly and challenging environmental problems, and is caused by excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the air and water.
Soak Up the Rain: What's the Problem? | US EPA
May 2, 2025 · Why citizens and communities should soak up the rain with green infrastructure: to prevent water pollution, reduce flooding, protect water resources, beautify neighborhoods and other …
Air Pollution: Current and Future Challenges | US EPA
Sep 25, 2025 · Despite the dramatic progress to date, air pollution continues to threaten Americans’ health and welfare. The main obstacles are climate change, conventional air pollution, and ozone …