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  1. 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.

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Economic Incentives | US EPA

    Nov 4, 2025 · The impact of economic incentives on environmental protection.

  5. Nutrient Pollution | US EPA

    Jan 16, 2026 · 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.

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. Health and Environmental Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion

    Mar 21, 2025 · Learn about the human health and environmental effects of ozone layer depletion.

  10. 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 …