Environmental Protection Agency

noun

1. EPA.

Environmental Protection Agency

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

Example Sentences

The United States Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of deca-BDE in 2021 after the chemical was linked to cancer, endocrine and thyroid issues, and a host of other ailments.

From Los Angeles Times

He called global warming a hoax, pulled out of the Paris climate agreement, shrank national monuments and appointed Environmental Protection Agency administrators who helped polluters at the expense of public health.

From Los Angeles Times

In contrast to Woods’ advice, Trump promises to significantly cut funding for environmental regulatory agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From Salon

President-elect Donald Trump tapped New York Republican Lee Zeldin Monday to be his new head of the Environmental Protection Agency, further signaling his intention to oppose government action to address climate change.

From Salon

At the top of his agenda: pushing the Environmental Protection Agency to give the green light on waivers so that the state’s more stringent vehicle emissions standards can take effect.

From Los Angeles Times