EPA Science Matters Newsletter (November 2013 - August 2013)

EPA researcher inspects petri dish

Stand-by Science: EPA Helps the Nation Be Better Prepared for Emergency Response

EPA researchers are helping to increase the nation's laboratory capacity to support large-scale emergency response operations. (Published November 2013).  Read more about being better prepared for emergency response.


Testing Anthrax Decontamination Techniques

EPA and partners advance real world techniques to decontaminate anthrax bacteria. (Published November 2013). Read more about testing anthrax decontamination techniques.


Photo of researchers holding up a petri dishChemical Warfare Agent Analytical Standards Facilitate Lab Testing

EPA chemists and partners are developing standards and methods to support lab analysis of chemical agents. (Published November 2013). Read more about the chemical warfare agent analytical standards.


Photo of water supply facilityAdvancing Ways to Clean Up Drinking Water Systems

EPA researchers and partners are building the nation's first "Water Security Test Bed". (Published November 2013). Read more about cleaning up drinking water systems.


Gaining from Net Zero

EPA scientists join forces with the U.S. Army sustainability initiative to advance decontamination technologies. (Published November 2013). Read more about gaining from net zero.


Photo of river and riverbankClimate Change and Watersheds: Exploring the Links

EPA researchers are using climate models and watershed simulations to better understand how climate change will affect streams and rivers. (Published August 2013). Read more about climate change and watersheds.


Aerial photo of a town on a riverClimate Ready Estuaries Program

EPA researchers assess coastal habitats to identify vulnerabilities and help communities prepare. (Published August 2013). Read more about the climate ready estuaries program.


Greener Cleanups at Hazardous Waste Sites

An EPA guide helps Superfund managers reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions during cleanup operations. (Published August 2013). Read more about greener cleanups.