By Kacey Fitzpatrick
Want to impress your relatives at the next holiday get-together? Wow them with some of these EPA science stories! Here’s the latest.
Final Report of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources
This week, EPA took an important step forward in our mission to protect clean drinking water. With the release of our final assessment of the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources, EPA is providing a strong scientific foundation for states and local decision makers to better protect drinking water resources in areas where hydraulic fracturing occurs or is being considered. Read more about the report in the blog EPA Releases Final Report of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources.
EPA Research Highlighted in New York Times
EPA biologist Dianne Nacci’s recent studies showing killifish adaptations to polluted water was featured in the New York Times article Rapid Evolution Saved This Fish from Pollution. Dr. Nacci co-authored of a study which found that over just a few decades, distinct populations of killifish independently developed similar genetic adaptations that make life possible in the most unlikely environments. Check out the study published last week in Science.
Compete to Improve Arsenic Sensing in Water
The Arsenic Sensor Prize Competition seeking innovative ways to improve arsenic sensing in water is now open! Led by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, EPA experts helped in the prize competition’s design and development. Read more about the Competition in the blog We’re Sensing a Change in Water Monitoring: Introducing the Arsenic Sensor Prize Competition and then sign up to become a solver here.
EPA Researchers at Work
Do you ever wonder who’s behind all the amazing science at EPA? Meet some of our researchers! Check out who we are highlighting this week.
- Worth Calfee, Ph.D. is a microbiologist working in EPA’s National Homeland Security Research Center. His research focuses on improving decontamination methods for decontamination, sampling, and waste management after a bioterrorism incident. Meet EPA Microbiologist Worth Calfee!
- Lukas Oudejans, Ph.D. is a physical scientist working in EPA’s National Homeland Security Research Center. His research focuses on preparing cleanup options for the agency following a disaster incident. Meet EPA Physical Scientist Lukas Oudejans!
The Critical Role of Local Environmental Health and the Power of Partnerships
The role of local environmental health has always been important, but it’s becoming more critical as the challenges we face become increasingly complex. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, EPA and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) are working together to address these challenges. Check out this video of EPA Science Advisor Dr. Tom Burke and NEHA Executive Director David T. Dyjack discussing the new partnership at the signing last week.
About the Author: Kacey Fitzpatrick is a writer on the science communication team in EPA’s Office of Research and Development.
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By Kacey Fitzpatrick
Want to impress your relatives at the next holiday get-together? Wow them with some of these EPA science stories! Here’s the latest.
Final Report of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources
This week, EPA took an important step forward in our mission to protect clean drinking water. With the release of our final assessment of the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources, EPA is providing a strong scientific foundation for states and local decision makers to better protect drinking water resources in areas where hydraulic fracturing occurs or is being considered. Read more about the report in the blog EPA Releases Final Report of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources.
EPA Research Highlighted in New York Times
EPA biologist Dianne Nacci’s recent studies showing killifish adaptations to polluted water was featured in the New York Times article Rapid Evolution Saved This Fish from Pollution. Dr. Nacci co-authored of a study which found that over just a few decades, distinct populations of killifish independently developed similar genetic adaptations that make life possible in the most unlikely environments. Check out the study published last week in Science.
Compete to Improve Arsenic Sensing in Water
The Arsenic Sensor Prize Competition seeking innovative ways to improve arsenic sensing in water is now open! Led by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, EPA experts helped in the prize competition’s design and development. Read more about the Competition in the blog We’re Sensing a Change in Water Monitoring: Introducing the Arsenic Sensor Prize Competition and then sign up to become a solver here.
EPA Researchers at Work
Do you ever wonder who’s behind all the amazing science at EPA? Meet some of our researchers! Check out who we are highlighting this week.
- Worth Calfee, Ph.D. is a microbiologist working in EPA’s National Homeland Security Research Center. His research focuses on improving decontamination methods for decontamination, sampling, and waste management after a bioterrorism incident. Meet EPA Microbiologist Worth Calfee!
- Lukas Oudejans, Ph.D. is a physical scientist working in EPA’s National Homeland Security Research Center. His research focuses on preparing cleanup options for the agency following a disaster incident. Meet EPA Physical Scientist Lukas Oudejans!
The Critical Role of Local Environmental Health and the Power of Partnerships
The role of local environmental health has always been important, but it’s becoming more critical as the challenges we face become increasingly complex. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, EPA and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) are working together to address these challenges. Check out this video of EPA Science Advisor Dr. Tom Burke and NEHA Executive Director David T. Dyjack discussing the new partnership at the signing last week.
About the Author: Kacey Fitzpatrick is a writer on the science communication team in EPA’s Office of Research and Development.
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