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Environmental Protection Agency

American  

noun

  1. EPA.


Environmental Protection Agency Cultural  
  1. An agency established by the United States government to coordinate federal programs aimed at combating pollution and protecting the environment.


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Environmental Protection Agency to install air monitors and continue collecting date at nearby schools.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Cisa and the US Environmental Protection Agency have jointly said that cyber-attacks pose "a serious concern" for water utilities.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Estimate of the number of states hit by cyberattacks on their water and wastewater utilities last week, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Environmental Protection Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Asked for comment, Environmental Protection Agency press secretary Brigit Hirsch told AFP: "Fireworks are awesome and we hope everyone enjoyed the incredible shows in and around our nation's capital to celebrate 250 years of America."

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

They would have to call the Environmental Protection Agency, which has jurisdiction in cases of environmental contamination by an extreme biohazard.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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