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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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In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency issued temporary waivers to allow the sale of E15, a gas blend that contains more ethanol and is cheaper than regular unleaded, to help ease rising fuel prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Environmental Protection Agency will issue an emergency waiver on nationwide sales of E15 gasoline—a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline—during the summer driving season starting May 1.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency did not immediately respond to the BBC's request for comment.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Environmental Protection Agency safety threshold—the dose that the EPA considers to be safe for general consumption—is set at about 0.007 grams a day for the average adult.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

In 1990 the Environmental Protection Agency found that Alar could cause cancer.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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