Too much ultraviolet radiation (UV) from sunlight is dangerous. Nearly half of UV radiation is received between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Even on a cloudy day, you can ...

There is a large and extensive scientific evidence base demonstrating a relationship between numerous adverse health effects and short-term (i.e., daily or 24-hour average over one or more days) ...

Not sure which tool is for you? Contact the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention to see how we can help. EPA's Safer Chemicals program produces a variety of computational tools to assist ...

Asbestos exposure is the main cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos fibers can lodge in the lining of the lungs or abdomen, risking inflammation, DNA mutations and eventually cancer. Workers, veterans and ...

Asbestos-related diseases include cancers and noncancerous diseases. Research confirms relationships between asbestos and diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Other diseases have ...