Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters. Pronounced as /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl prəˈtɛkʃən ˈeɪdʒənsi/, the EPA was proposed by President Richard Nixon and began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order.
Etymology
The term "Environmental Protection Agency" is self-explanatory, with "environmental" referring to the natural world, "protection" indicating the act of safeguarding, and "agency" denoting an organization or business.
Related Terms
- Air Quality: The condition of the air within a specific area. The EPA sets and enforces standards for air quality.
- Water Quality: A term used to describe the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water. The EPA is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of water in the United States.
- Waste Management: The process of treating solid wastes and offers a variety of solutions for recycling items. The EPA regulates waste management in the U.S.
- Endangered Species: Species that are at risk of extinction. The EPA plays a role in protecting these species and their habitats.
- Climate Change: A long-term change in the earth's climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature. The EPA conducts research on climate change and its potential effects.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental Protection Agency
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental Protection Agency
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