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Science and Technology: Air

Building on 40 years of achievement in air pollution research that has led to landmark outcomes, including healthier communities and longer life expectancies, EPA continues to conduct research to protect human health and the environment in support of the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards. EPA research and technical assistance is focused on several major areas that include: air quality, air toxics/pollutants, indoor air contaminants, air pollution sources, and air and climate change.

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Air: Tools and Technology

Innovative technologies hold the key to cost-effective timely solutions that minimize adverse environmental effects.

Air Monitoring

The nation's air quality monitoring networks, located across the country, are integral to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to protect public health and the environment.

Air Monitoring in Regions:

  • Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI and VT)
  • Region 2 (NJ, NY, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands)
  • Region 3 (DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, and District of Columbia)
  • Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, and NB)
  • Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT and WY)

Featured Resource

AIRNow Mobile App
This mobile application provides you real-time air quality information that you can use to protect your health when planning your day.

Funding Opportunities

Air Quality Grants and Funding Research grants that focus on air quality issues are providing critical information to assess the impacts of air pollution; identify ways to prevent and reduce emissions; and respond to changes in climate and air quality.

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