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EPA at 40
By Deb Berlin Question: What do burning rivers, lead, and President Nixon have in common? Answer: EPA in the 1970’s. December 2, 1970 is the EPA’s birthday. We were founded by an Executive Order from...
View ArticleMy EPA Experience
By Denise Owens When I decided to apply for a job at EPA in 1984, I had no idea what I was in store for. It was the first agency to call me back for an interview. So I decided to take the interview....
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Breaking into EPA
By Sophia Kelley When I tell people I work for EPA, the first question they usually ask is how I got the job. How did a graduate of an MFA program in writing come to work for the federal government?...
View ArticleBe Part of the Conversation this Earth Day
This weekend, people across the US and around the world will celebrate the 42nd annual Earth Day. After four decades, the event that started with 20 million Americans has blossomed into a day of...
View ArticleEPA at Rio+20: The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
by Assistant Administrator Michelle DePass Next week EPA will join people from across the US government to participate in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20. Our team...
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Gone with the Wind (and Waves)
By Kelly Mercer For weeks before I selected my major, I struggled with the decision. At the time, it seemed like nothing would ever be more important. My major did not just dictate my class schedule...
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Little People, Big Dreams
By Tom Murray I recently attended the pre-kindergarten graduation ceremony for my five-year old granddaughter. It was something to behold as she and a dozen or so of her friends assembled together in...
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Black History: Craig Hooks
As an African American scientist managing the administrative arm of the agency, I am keenly aware of my unusual background, professional journey and the successes of African Americans who have...
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Making Sure Chemicals Around Us are Safe
By Jim Jones, Acting Assistant Administrator, OCSPP Chemicals are found in most everything we use and consume— from plastics, to medicine, to cleaning products, and flame retardants in our furniture...
View ArticlePartnership for Sustainable Communities: Four Years of Helping Communities...
Join us for the Partnership for Sustainable Communities Twitter Town Hall on Monday, June 17, at 1:30 PM ET. Posted online by HUD, DOT and EPA on respective websites. By Bob Perciasepe, Maurice Jones,...
View ArticleDo You Know…About Green Power?
By Mollie Lemon You probably know that carbon pollution is the biggest driver of climate change. But, did you know that one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions come from power plants? Power plants...
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Social Media Magic
As an environmental policy major at the University of Maryland, I knew I’d found the perfect internship at the Office of Web Communications. Working here is showing me a whole new side to the sites and...
View ArticleExpectant Moms, Parents, and Everyone Else Should Read This!
By Jessica Orquina I never thought much about mercury in fish. I like seafood, and have heard there may be some health concerns, but I didn’t really give it much thought. Then, I became pregnant and...
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Recién publicada: Las principales 25 ciudades de EE.UU. con el mayor número...
¿Sabía que el uso de energía en edificios comerciales representa el 17 por ciento de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, que generan el cambio climático, por un costo de más de $100 mil...
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Invasive Species Alert: Zebras on the Loose!
By Angela Sena I don’t mean the four-legged variety, but zebra mussels! They are an invasive mollusk species (Dreissena polymorpha) that have been found in many lakes and rivers across the Heartland....
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America’s Heartland Depends on Clean Water
By Mark Hague The Heartland thrives on clean water, a resource we must both conserve and protect. Agricultural interests, public health officials, recreational small businesses, and all the rest of us...
View ArticleEl llamado del Papa Francisco en favor de la acción climática
Por la administradora de la EPA, Gina McCarthy, y el embajador de EE.UU. ante la Santa Sede, Kenneth Hackett El mes pasado, el Papa Francisco publicó su segunda encíclica como pontífice, instando a...
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Smart Shots: How to Take Great Nature Photos With Your Cell Phone
By Chrislyn Johnson Here in the Heartland, we have an abundance of beautiful natural scenes from Missouri’s Ozarks to the plains of western Kansas. By fulfilling our mission to protect the environment,...
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In My Grandfather’s Footsteps: A Worthwhile Summer Spent at EPA
Every summer, EPA brings in students to work, learn practical environmental skills, and enhance their educational experience through our Pathways Intern Program. The Big Blue Thread is proud to feature...
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Will Aquaponic Gardening Help Solve Food Insecurity in the Future?
By Emily Nusz EPA brings in students every summer to work, learn practical environmental skills, and enhance their educational experience through our Pathways Intern Program. The Big Blue Thread has...
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