ETS exposure increases the risk of lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. EPA estimates that between 150,000 and 300,000 of these cases annually in infants and young children up to 18 months of age are attributable to exposure to ETS. Of these, between 7,...
The global emission estimates described on this page are from the Intergovernmental Panel (IPCC) on Climate Change's Fourth Assessment Report. In this report, some of the sector categories are defined differently from how they are defined in the Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions pag...
Are you a camp counselor, scout troop leader, lifeguard, or in another profession where you work with youth outdoors? If so, take our new award winning online sun safety certification program so you can be sure you’re being sunwise. The interactive training provides users with the kno...
The forecast map shows contour lines of predicted UV Index values during the solar noon hour. The map is created daily from National Weather Service forecast data. Click the buttons for Day 2, Day 3, or Day 4 to see the UV Index forecast for following days. You may notice a brief dela...
Air Quality, Important at Every Age Learn how air quality affects your health during Air Quality Awareness Week, April 29 - May 3, 2013. Monday: Air Quality: Important at Every Age Two of the most common pollutants in the U.S. -- ozone, sometimes called smog, and particle pollution --...
Two of the most common pollutants in the U.S. -- ozone, sometimes called smog, and particle pollution -- pose health risks for hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Are you one of them? Many of us are. If you’re very young, if you’re a senior citizen -- or if you’re somewhere ...
Recent research suggests that a school’s physical environment also can play a major role in academic performance. Leaky roofs; problems with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, known as HVAC systems; insufficient cleaning or excessive use of cleaning chemicals; and othe...
According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, the vast majority of farms in this country (87%) are owned and operated by individuals or families. The next largest category of ownership is partnerships (8%). The "Corporate" farms account for only 4% of U.S. farms and 1 percent are owned...
School environments play an important role in the health and academic success of children. Children spend 90% of their time indoors and much of that time is spent in school. Unhealthy school environments can affect children’s health, attendance, concentration, and performance, as well...
Revised Draft Assessment Available Read EPA's revised draft assessment of the potential impacts of large-scale mining development on Bristol Bay fisheries and wildlife, and on Alaska Native cultures of the region. Executive Summary (PDF) (29 pp, 7 MB, About PDF ) Read the full draft a...
Yard and food waste are a gardeners gold! Leaves, chopped stalks, flowers and grass all make great compost in a pile or bin. Vegetable scraps and coffee grounds can also be added to your bin, but do not use meat, dairy or oils because they can attract pests. You should turn your comp...
Find out what you can do to help make a difference in our environment everyday! Whether you're at home, on the go, in the office, or at school, there are many opportunities to go green by Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling. Click on the navigation tabs for quick tips and resources to ge...
Tip 12: Be Creative - Find New Ways to Reduce Waste Quantity and Toxicity here are many ways to reduce the amount and the toxicity of solid waste. By thinking creatively, many new uses for common items and new possibilities for source reduction and recycling can be discovered. Here ar...
Welcome to My Green Apps, your destination for over 230 apps to help you understand and protect the environment. In addition to finding apps, you can also tell us what apps you’d like someone to make and suggest an existing app we could add to this site
Using green power helps reduce the environmental impacts of electricity use and supports the development of new renewable generation capacity nationwide. Usage amounts reflect U.S. operations only and are sourced from U.S.-based green power resources. Organizations can meet EPA Partne...
Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources. Recycling programs are managed at the state and local level—find information on recycling in your community.
Composting Resources Composting Fact Sheet and how-to Guide (PDF) (2 pp, 603.66K) Cornell Waste Management Institute's Small Scale Composting Florida’s Online Composting Center Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Food scraps and yard waste curren...
WaterSense Our Water Why Water Efficiency Why Water Efficiency Water Use Today Tomorrow & Beyond Why Water Efficiency What You Can Do Spreading the Word Learn More What is Water Efficiency? Water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) : COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is characterized by obstruction to airflow making it difficult to breathe. Outdoor air pollution : Particle pollution may aggravate lung diseases including, COPD and asthm...
Save Energy by Recycling WARM Tool The iWARM tool is based on the Waste Reduction Model (WARM), for solid waste planners and organizations. WARM can be used to calculate how much energy organizations can save and how much greenhouse gases they can avoid by recycling versus landfilling...
The proposed Tier 3 program is a comprehensive approach, considering the vehicle and its fuel as an integrated system, aimed at addressing the impacts of motor vehicles on air quality and public health. The program proposes to set new vehicle emissions standards and lower the sulfur c...
Develop healthy soil. Make sure your soil has the right pH balance, key nutrients, and good texture. You can buy easy-to-use soil analysis kits at hardware stores or contact your local County Cooperative Extension Service for a soil analysis. Choose the right grass for your climate. I...
Risk Management Drinking Water Research Only 1% of the earth’s water is available for drinking water. Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the public’s health by ensuring safe drinking water. Under this law, EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and assists t...
For more information on the contest, please visit the SHADE Foundation . Are you interested in supporting and/or promoting the SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest in your state? If so, please contact SunWise ([email protected] ) or call: (202) 343-9378. 2012 National Winner The 2012 SunWi...
Water research conducted at EPA provides the science and tools necessary to develop sustainable solutions to 21st century water resource problems, ensuring water quality and availability in order to protect human and ecosystem health.
How much of your food and money are you literally throwing away? The Food Recovery Challenge asks participants to reduce as much of their food waste as possible saving money, helping communities, and protecting the environment. The Challenge is part of the EPAs Sustainable Material...
SDG&E has demonstrated supply chain leadership both externally and internally. In 2010, SDG&E began including sustainability questions in most of the utility’s high-value Requests for Proposals, and in 2012, the company began to give those questions weight in contract award decision m...
Paper makes up nearly 30 percent of all wastes Americans throw away each year, more than any other material. Americans recycled about 63 percent of the paper they used in 2010. This recovered paper is used to make new paper products, saving trees and other natural resources. Most comm...
Used Oil Management Basic Information Laws & Regulations Campaign Publications Used Oil Management Program Recycling your used motor oil is easy. Do not spill any oil on the ground. Put your used motor oil in a clean plastic container with a tight lid. Never store used oil in a contai...
