News Release: ADVISORY: EPA Announces Grants to Six Universities for Clean Cookstove Research

CONTACT:  Cathy Milbourn (News Media Only)  milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2014   ADVISORY: EPA Announces Grants to Six Universities for Clean Cookstove Research The United Nations Foundation’s Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves to host announcement event WASHINGTON – On May 27, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will announce grant awards to six universities to research cleaner technologies and fuels for cooking, lighting, and heating homes.   The World Health Organization estimates that exposure to smoke from traditional cookstoves and open fires leads to 4.3 million deaths each year. This research will help to improve air quality, protect public health and slow climate change.   WHO: Remarks by   Gina McCarthy, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency   Radha Muthiah, Executive Director, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves WHAT: Reception hosted by the United Nations Foundation’s Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves to announce new EPA grants for clean cookstove research.   WHEN: Tuesday May 27, 4:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. with remarks beginning at 5:30 pm. WHERE: 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006   HOW: Members of the media interested in participating must RSVP to Cathy Milbourn at milbourn.cathy@epa.gov or 202-564-7849/202-564-4355.   R131     You can unsubscribe or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to k34101050@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355

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