The intent of these indicators is to illustrate the disparities in key environmental and public health issues and describe EPA's...

View as a webpage / Share EPA Releases Indicators of Environmental Health Disparities This release shares data on disparities across race/ethnicity and socio-economic status in a set of six environmental and public health outcomes. EPA has released the pilot Indicators of Environmental Health Disparities. The intent of these indicators is to illustrate the disparities in key environmental and public health issues and describe EPA's activities that may contribute to reductions in these disparities and overall health burdens. These indicators are intended as an informational tool and are not intended for use in agency decision making. These indicators were developed in direct response to EPA's FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan, which calls on EPA to assemble a set of indicators to assess EPA's performance in reducing disparities in environmental and public health conditions. The pilot six indicators include:  Blood Lead Levels  Population in Monitored Counties Meeting PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Age-adjusted Hypertension  Adverse Birth Outcomes  Childhood Asthma Prevalence  Life Expectancy  Each of these indicators represents an environmental health concern or potential health impact that is shaped by a wide range of factors, including lifestyle choices, genetic predisposition, and other factors outside of EPA's jurisdiction. However, through actions under its statutory authorities, grantmaking, and partnerships with federal agencies as well as state, local, and Tribal authorities, EPA is working to help mitigate environmental contributions to these health outcomes and disparities, in alignment with its mission to protect human health and the environment for all individuals.  The selection of these indicators was informed by EPA's scientific expertise as well as decades of statutorily authorized activities that the Agency has undertaken to advance its mission and to achieve measurable environmental, public health, and quality of life improvements in overburdened, vulnerable, and underserved communities.   To learn more about the indicators, visit EPA's Indicators of Environmental Health Disparities webpage.   Learn more about Children's Health and Healthy School Environments.

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Apply Now: 2025 President's Environmental Student and Teacher Awards – Deadline January 15

On October 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced that EPA's Office of Environmental Education is requesting applications for the 2025 President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE).  Our commitment to promote stewardship and safeguard the environment requires innovative climate action and dedication to environmental justice. At EPA, we seek to recognize the students and teachers whose work will have a lasting impact on their communities," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "We look forward to celebrating these leaders whose contributions will serve as a source of hope and inspiration to many." Applications for both awards are due no later than Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Application and eligibility information is available on EPA's PEYA page and EPA's PIAEE page. Learn more about this year's competitions by reading the full press release.   Questions about the 2025 President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) can be directed to PEYA@epa.gov and questions about the Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) can be directed to PIAEE@epa.gov.

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