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Check out this comparison of Philadelphia in the 1960s compared to today. Our work with partners to combat pollution can be seen 👀 Have you checked your #AQI today? Knowing the air quality in your community can help you better plan your daily activities. Learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eFvpT_3x 📸 1960s photo of Philadelphia, courtesy of the City of Philadelphia 📷 Photo from today, courtesy of Alison Riley in EPA Mid-Atlantic (Region 3) #AQAW2024 #AirQuality #AQI #AirQualityAwarenessWeek

Meet Cavin! Scientist and computational biologist Dr. Cavin Ward-Caviness is a vital part of EPA's #PublicHealth research. His research focuses on understanding the human health impact of environmental or neighborhood factors and the biological pathways that link exposures and health. What makes people more sensitive to air pollution, and how can we reduce their risks? Hear Cavin talk about his work: https://lnkd.in/e6De9DEG "Often as a researcher, you sit back and think that maybe in 50 years someone will figure out a way to use this work or maybe in 20 years this will get implemented into clinical medicine. But for me, it’s very easy to see how my research translates into improving public health." His work translates directly into his leadership role in the Environmental Protection Agency Clinical and Archived Records Research for Environmental Studies. EPA CARES is a partnership with University of North Carolina to use electronic health records to study environmental exposures in vulnerable patient populations. Having made great insights into the health effects of air pollution since the start in 2017, Cavin believes "EPA CARES will be an excellent window into environmental health effects for understudied patient populations for years to come." Learn more about EPA CARES: https://lnkd.in/ehwNwp7J As someone who always knew he would be a scientist, he wants up-and-coming future scientists to know that it's easy to fall into a research rut and "you have to learn to love the mundane parts of science!" Some of Cavin's favorite days as an #EPAer are when he gets contacted by students and researchers who want to know more about this important work - "it's always a great reminder that science touches real people in real time."

Want to learn more about pesticide regulation, policy, and program implementation issues? EPA will be hosting a virtual public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee. Learn about our priorities and get updates on topics like pesticide labelling, farmworker safety efforts, and integrated pest management. 📅 June 5 – June 6, 11am – 5pm Eastern Register by May 29 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eUM_BQMS #PPDC

Meet John! For Air Quality Awareness Week, we want you to get to know one of the #EPAers who is equipping us with the resources necessary to share near real-time air quality information through AirNow, so we can breathe cleaner air. Since 2000, John has lived his dream of working for the EPA, witnessing the remarkable evolution of #AirNow. What began as a humble EPA ozone mapping project for the Northeast became a vital national resource. AirNow offers real-time data on ozone and particle pollution, alongside a suite of tools that can empower individuals to safeguard their health against air pollution. Check it out: https://www.airnow.gov/ AirNow is also available for download on Apple and Android devices! 📲 iPhone: https://lnkd.in/gAYmTXB8 📲 Android: https://lnkd.in/gW9xcVm7 "I will always cherish my time in those early days of the program, when we were encouraging many state and local agencies to join the program, as well as convincing local weather casters and national media outlets to carry Air Quality Index information," John said. "Watching the program grow from a dozen states in 2000 to having data from all 50 states, Canada, parts of Mexico, and nearly 75 U.S. embassies and consulates across the world is very rewarding." John emphasizes that the success of today's AirNow program would not be possible without the robust collaboration with over 175 state, local, Tribal, and federal agencies. Together, they contribute crucial air quality data, forecast models, and other essential support to quickly deliver accurate air quality information to the public. A more recent feature John is proud of is EPA's collaboration with USDA Forest Service to create the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. This popular map marks the first time EPA has used crowd-sourced data from low-cost sensors to report the AQI, bringing information about the fine particles in #WildfireSmoke to more areas than ever. Since its launch in August 2000, the map has been viewed over 48 million times. When John is not managing the AirNow Program, he uses AirNow to explore the outdoors, especially on his motorcycle and aboard cruise ships. Thank you, John, for sharing your work with us! We're on our way to download the AirNow apps to our phones now.

The EPA is officially announcing the launch of ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Certified Homes and Apartments, a voluntary, leading-edge certification program for the nation’s residential new construction sector. Through partnership with homebuilders across the nation, the program will catalyze the construction of energy-efficient new homes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enable our clean energy future. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g68MB3jE

Want to learn about food scrap composting during International #Compost Awareness Week? This #ICAW, jumpstart composting efforts in your neighborhood by checking out our free toolkit! Our social marketing toolkit includes free graphics, posters, banners and more, that you can customize to support outreach in your community. https://lnkd.in/e2KEwpqb

The dog days of summer are coming up fast... and so is hurricane season. This Hurricane Preparedness Week, don't forget your furry friends as you prepare for natural disasters. 🐶😺 Make a disaster readiness plan, and determine what you need for your pet’s care in an emergency kit just for them. 🔗Find out how you can prepare your pets for disasters: https://www.ready.gov/pets 📸: EPAer Jenny's dog, Wirt, Region 7

May is American Wetlands Month! This is Great Cypress Swamp in Delaware, an important wetland that we're working to restore. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through a grant to Delaware DNREC & Delaware Wild Lands Inc this project will restore 25 acres of wetland, meadow, and forest providing critical habitat & enhancing water quality in the Pocomoke River watershed. Learn more about this important project at: https://lnkd.in/emeRj-kx 📸:EPAer Emily, Chesapeake Bay Program #AmericanWetlandsMonth

Celebrate #GovPossible Week with us! Public servants dedicate their careers to serving our nation so that Americans' everyday needs are met, no matter where they are in the country. We are thankful for the many government employees—including the 15,000 #EPAers! Let’s meet a few of them. 🇺🇸 ⬇️

🏳️🌈 Join us for a national "Hiring with Pride!" webinar in celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities and organizations on May 15, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET. 🏳️🌈 You’ll hear from EPA senior leaders, hiring specialists, and current employees. RSVP 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxyK2c8d This event is open to the public. ASL and CART services will be provided. You will learn: ✅ How to navigate the federal job application process ✅ Unique hiring pathways you may be eligible to take advantage of ✅ Info on LGBTQIA+ organizations and opportunities at EPA Space is limited to 1,000 participants. This webinar will be recorded and shared online. You can do so much impactful work at EPA. Be the one who protects human health and the environment. #BeEPA. For more information about EPA, visit epa.gov/careers.