New EPA Lead Dust Standards

New EPA Lead Dust Standards to impact Federal funds available for Lead Poisoning Prevention

New drug shows promise in clearing HIV from brain

An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new study. By targeting infected cells in the brain, drug may clear virus

EPA and U.S. Army Announce Joint Sampling Project to Identify PFAS Contamination Near Army Installations

WASHINGTON – Today, July 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army announced today a joint project to conduct sampling and testing of private drinking water wells located near

Chemical analyses find hidden elements from renaissance astronomer Tycho Brahe's alchemy laboratory

Danish Tycho Brahe was most famous for his contributions to astronomy. However, he also had a well-equipped alchemical laboratory where he produced secret medicines for Europe's elite.

Scientists identify key protein behind spread of shingles virus

Scientists have discovered a new evasion strategy used by the varicella zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles, that may allow it to affect tissues far from the original site of infection.

Size doesn't matter for mammals with more complex brains

Mammals that have evolved more developed brains tend to have a smaller size difference between males and females of that species, according to new research.

New EPA Lead Dust Standards to impact Federal funds available for Lead Poisoning Prevention - Lead Defender® by ECOBOND®

Significant changes have occurred regarding the federal funding for Lead Poisoning Prevention.

Solar absorption by black carbon in fire clouds quantified

Aerosol scientists quantify the extent of light absorption by black carbon in fire clouds to better model climate impacts of extreme wildfire events.

Warming has more impact than cooling on Greenland's 'firn'

A new study finds disproportionate effects of temperature shifts on an icy glacier layer.

New Zealand's flightless birds are retreating to moa refuges

Researchers have found New Zealand's endangered flightless birds are seeking refuge in the locations where six species of moa last lived before going extinct.

EPA to Complete Major Phase of Cleanup at Former Unimatic Manufacturing Corp. Building

Fairfield, N.J. (July 26, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is delivering on its promise to Invest in America and clean up Superfund sites that have been waiti

A Public Health Approach to Addressing Lead | US EPA

Describes EPA’s achievements in reducing childhood lead exposures and emphasizes the need to continue actions to further reduce lead exposures, especially in those communities where exposures remain

EPA Begins Oversight of Cleanup at Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Site in Franklin, Indiana

On July 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began oversight of barrier installation to reduce contamination concentrations in groundwater at the Franklin Power Products/Amphenol site in Franklin

Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect: But researchers warn against a climate solution

An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilizers and fossil fuels have a net cooling effect on the climate. But they warn increasing atmospheric nitrogen has fur

In clinical trial, fecal matter transplant helped half of patients with gastrointestinal cancers overcome resistance to immunotherapy treatment

Findings from a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial have suggested that fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) can boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy in a range of gastrointestinal cancers. In t

Great Salt Lake a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions

Newly announced research examining greenhouse gas emissions from the drying lake bed of Great Salt Lake, Utah, calculates that 4.1 million tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases were releas

EPA Announces Nearly $1 Million to Support Involving South Bronx Communities in Climate Resiliency Planning

NEW YORK— Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced close to $1 million in funding for one selected application to help environmentally over-burdened communities tackle environmenta

La Administración Biden-Harris anuncia más de $325 millones en subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario sobre Justicia Ambiental y Climática

 WASHINGTON – Hoy, 25 de julio de 2024, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció más de $325 millones en fondos para 21 solicitudes seleccionadas p

EPA Announces More Than $20 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants in Ohio

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced The MetroHealth System and The Trust for Public Land in Ohio will receive $17,191,775 and $3,000,000 respectively to help disadvantaged communiti

Governo Biden-Harris anuncia mais de US$ 325 milhões em subsídios para mudanças comunitárias na justiça ambiental e climática

WASHINGTON – Hoje, dia 25 de julho de 2024, a Agência de Proteção Ambiental dos EUA anunciou mais de US$ 325 milhões em financiamento para 21 projetos aprovados para ajudar comunidades menos fa

Administrasyon Biden-Harris la Anonse Plis Pase 325 Milyon Dola nan Sibvansyon pou Chanjman Kominotè Konsènan Jistis Anviwònmantal ak Klimatik

WASHINGTON - Jodi a, 25 Jiyè 2024, Ajans Ameriken pou Pwoteksyon Anviwònman an te anonse yon finansman plis pase $325 milyon dola pou 21 aplikasyon yo seleksyone pou ede kominote defavorize yo rezo

EPA Announces Nearly $20 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants for Tribes in the Midwest

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,760,488 in funding for Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Inc. to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate ju

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $100 Million in Seven California Environmental Justice Community Change Grants

SAN FRANCISCO — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $100,541,769 in funding for seven selected applications to help disadvantaged California communities tackle environme

Staying Healthy in July

Staying Healthy in July Everyone Deserve a Healthy Home Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to prioritize our health and well-being! As the temperatures rise, let's keep our bodies

Staying Healthy in June

Staying Healthy in June Everyone Deserve a Healthy Home Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to prioritize our health and well-being! As the temperatures rise, let's keep our bodies

Staying Healthy in March

Staying Healthy in March Everyone Deserve a Healthy Home Having a healthy home is essential for supporting everyone's health and well-being. An unhealthy home can lead to numerous advers

Staying Healthy in February

Staying Healthy in February Healthy Home, Healthy You – Thrive Together The Alameda County Healthy Homes Department is dedicated to preventing lead poisoning and promoting home health

Healthy Home for the Holidays

Healthy Home for the Holidays Healthy Home for the Holidays As the holiday season draws near, it presents an opportunity for us to pause and truly contemplate the abundance of blessings

Giveaways in October

Get Educated. Get Empowered. This Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, take action by getting educated. There's more to know about lead. Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 22–29. M

Giveaways in September

Staying Healthy in September Message from HHD Director Larry Brooks Greetings! I am so proud to share some of the good news regarding the work our dedicated staff is doing here. The depa

Staying Healthy in September

Staying Healthy in September Message from HHD Director Larry Brooks Greetings! I am so proud to share some of the good news regarding the work our dedicated staff is doing here. The depa

Giveaways in August

Staying Healthy in August We Are Here to Help The Healthy Homes Department takes a systems-level approach, considering the entire home environment and the comprehensive needs of a family

Free Classes in August

Staying Healthy in August We Are Here to Help The Healthy Homes Department takes a systems-level approach, considering the entire home environment and the comprehensive needs of a family

Protecting Children From Lead Paint Poisoning in the Spotlight -Two Businesses Closed Down Due to Lead Contamination

In a news report from CBS News in San Francisco, inspectors from Santa Clara County Health Department closed down two firms deemed to have dangerous lead levels at their premises. A gymnastic and an

EPA Issues Stricter Lead Regulations to Protect Children from the Dangers of Lead Paint.

For the 1st time in almost 20 years, the EPA issued more substantial lead clearance levels to protect American children from the dangers of lead. This final rule will lower the clearance levels for

Discussion with Nationally Recognized Expert on the Dangers of Lead, Dr. Nicholas Basta, Presenting the Findings of His Research Study on Lead-Based Paint. The Mitigation of Lead Hazards and Bio-Accessibility from Lead-Based Paint

  ECOBOND® Paint:      Welcome to this conversation about bioaccessibility and extractability of ECOBOND® LeadDefender® treated lead-based paint. We are joined by Dr. Nicholas Basta, profes

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