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GO GREEN! IN THIS ISSUE: ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Exercising outdoors? It's that time of year again! Check your local air quality forecast to help plan the best time for a workout or run. Knowing your local air quality can help avoid aggravating respiratory problems such as asthma. May is Asthma Awareness Month ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Join the conversation(s). We reorganized EPA's blogs under the "Greenversations" group to make it easier for you to find topics you're interested in. And we launched four new blogs and one discussion forum: Lead Renovation. Be sure your contractor follows EPA requirements to avoid contaminating your house with lead dust. EPA has fined contractors who violated lead-safe work practices designed to prevent or reduce hazardous lead dust from common renovation or home repair activities. Bed Bug Clearinghouse. This online resource helps states, communities, or consumers find information from many sources to help prevent or control bed bug infestations. Planning Tools for Alt Energy. EPA and the Department of Energy created online tools to help communities and landowners do their own evaluation of the renewable energy potential at sites. Planning with NEPAssist. NEPAssist is a new, online mapping tool to help federal agencies and the public view information about environmental conditions at proposed project locations. Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has required all federal agencies to incorporate environmental considerations in planning and decision-making. REMINDERS: Enter the Carson Contest. Submit creative projects to the Rachel Carson Sense of "Water" Contest - renamed this year to reflect the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Deadline to enter is June 1. Act Fast: Vote in the Sunwise poster contest national winner... but do it soon because voting closes May 1, at midnight! ----------------------------------------------------- VIDEOS AND MORE Earth Day 2012: Look Beneath the Surface. At EPA, we're providing you with a tool for talking about environmental issues and sharing tips. Start a discussion or join an existing one. EPA, Youth Build, and Greenway Conservancy Build a Rain Garden in Boston. Rain gardens help prevent pollution of local waters, reduce flooding, protect water resources, and beautify neighborhoods. Change the World, Start with Energy Star. Americans around the country are coming together to help prevent climate change through energy efficiency. Join the Energy Star campaign. Prevent Pollution: Karyn Parsons PSA. The steps you can take to help prevent pollution. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification Guide. Here is a guide how contractors can receive their Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification. More in EPA's series on how (and how not!) to use pesticide foggers safely: -Foggers Safety: Keep foggers away from ignition sources. ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES May Month American Wetlands Month Week 6-12 National Safe Drinking Water Week Day 1 World Asthma Day ----------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER America is shifting to a "green culture" where all 300 million citizens are embracing the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. "Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices. Want more news? Sign up to receive daily EPA news releases on topics that interest you.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
U.S. EPA Go Green! Monthly Consumer Newsletter
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