ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Hello kiddo! Do you know what pollution means? Pollution is when we make the air, water, and land dirty and unhealthy for us to live in. That's why we need to take care of our environment. And that's where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comes in!

The EPA is like a superhero that fights against pollution. They make rules and regulations to protect our environment and keep it clean and healthy. They also do research and studies to learn more about how pollution affects our health and the world around us.

The EPA works with different groups, like states and businesses, to make sure everyone is following the rules and doing their part to protect the environment. They also enforce laws that make sure that people are punished if they break the rules and pollute our environment.

The EPA does a lot of cool things to protect our environment, like cleaning up contaminated areas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and making sure that our drinking water is safe to drink. They also work to protect animals and plants from pollution and make sure we have a healthy ecosystem to live in.

So, the EPA's job is to keep us safe and make sure we can enjoy our beautiful planet for many years to come!