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EPA's mission is to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.

Air
Air Pollution comes from many different sources and can occur indoors and outside. Learn about different air pollutants and air pollution issues.

• Acid Rain
• Air Pollution
• Climate Change
• Global Warming
• Ozone
• UV Radiation

Conservation
Conservation means holding on to the good things in our environment.

• Endangered Species
• Energy Conservation
• Soil Conservation
• Water Conservation

Ecosystems
An ecosystem includes the animals, plants, rocks, water, and everything else in an area.

• Coral Reefs
• Ecological Indicators
• Forests
• Habitats
• Watersheds
• Wetlands  

Health & Safety
A clean environment can help you stay healthy and b, but the sun's ultraviolet rays can hurt you.

• Asthma
• Lead
• Mercury
• Pesticides
• Radon
• Sun Protection

Waste & Recycling
Our trash and discarded chemicals have to go somewhere, so reduce, reuse, and recycle.

• Hazardous Waste
• Recycling
• Solid Waste
• Superfund

Water
Without water, there's no life. Learn how water is polluted, treated, and protected.

• Drinking Water
• Wastewater
• Ground Water
• Water Pollution
• Oil Spills

Your Neighborhood
Learn about local air and water pollution, where your trash goes, and more.

• Local Data
• Maps
• Community Issues

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