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"Microplastics as an emerging contaminant of concern to our environment" by Michael J. Stapleton and Faisal I. Hai

Over the years, it has become evident that microplastics are one of the most important contaminants of concern requiring significant attention. The large abundance of microplastics that are currently in the environment poses potential toxicity risks to all organisms that are exposed to them. Microplastics have been found to affect the physiological and biological processes in marine and terrestrial organisms. As well as being a contaminant of concern in itself, microplastics also have the ability to act as vectors for other contaminants. The potential for microplastics to carry pollutants and transfer them to other organisms has been documented in the literature. Microplastics have also been linked to hosting antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes which poses a significant risk to the current health system. There has been a significant increase in research published surrounding the topic of microplastics over the last 5 years. As such, it is difficult to determ ....

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EPA Awards Virginia Tech $800,000 to develop low-cost technique to measure air pollutants

PHILADELPHIA (May 31, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Virginia Polytech Institute and State University $800,000 to develop a low-cost technique to measure hazardous air pollutants. ....

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EPA Awards $4.7M for Research to Advance Detection of Air Toxics

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $4.7M in research grants to seven institutions for research to advance measurement and monitoring methods for air toxics and contaminants of emerging concern in the atmosphere. ....

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EPA conducts 1,4-dioxane groundwater investigation at Industrial Excess Landfill in Uniontown, Ohio

CHICAGO (May 11, 2022) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently overseeing a groundwater investigation for 1,4-dioxane west of the Industrial Excess Landfill Superfund site in Uniontown, Ohio. ....

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Governor Cuomo Announces $94 Million for Clean Water Systems and Local Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors has approved $94 million in grants, interest-free loans, and low-cost loans to support vital drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across New York State. The FY 2022 Enacted Budget adds a $500 million appropriation to support clean water, raising the State s total investment to $4 billion and continuing to fulfill the State s $5 billion clean water commitment.
Clean water is essential to not only the public health but also present and future prosperity,
Governor Cuomo said. The State of New York will continue to commit our efforts and resources to these water treatment projects for the long-term benefits of our families, communities and future generations. ....

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