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IN THIS ISSUE: ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Prepare for disaster before it strikes. June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season in the US. Individuals, communities, and businesses can do more to plan ahead for safety, shortages, and storm cleanup. ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Hot tips for a cool summer! Save energy in summer and fight climate change. Get tips to reduce energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. Water Jobs for Vets. EPA and the Department of Veterans Affairs have a new program to help qualified veterans find career opportunities at water and wastewater facilities. "Water Is Worth It" video project. Make a 15-second video about how water is important to you. EPA will feature selected video clips as part of its anniversary celebration. Submit now through September 14. Campus RainWorks Challenge. College student teams can develop innovative approaches to stormwater management, raise awareness of green design, and train the next generation of landscape architects, planners, and engineers. Students and advisors can start planning now; the competition opens fall 2012. Ideas for Marinas. If you work at or use a marina, help keep the water clean. Inspect above-ground fuel storage tanks to eliminate spills and leaks. Clean hulls out of the water. Use less-toxic propylene glycol antifreeze. This was written for New York but the ideas can be used at any marina. Don't Fry - Any Day! With the start of the summer season, avoid overexposure to the sun's harmful "UV" rays. Put on sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses, and a t-shirt. Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is on the rise in America and is the most common cancer among young adults aged 25-29. Read about Action Steps for Sun Safety. Look Up Your Drinking Water. EPA published a list of 28 chemicals and two viruses that approximately 6,000 public water systems will monitor from 2013 to 2015. This is an opportunity for you to try EPA's database of information submitted by public water systems to their state environmental agencies. ENDING SOON Six Words for the Planet. EPA and SMITH Magazine are teaming up to invite you to submit six words to describe our planet, until June 30. ONGOING State of the Environment Photo Project. Submit your photo for the archive, find a modern shot of a 1970s Documerica photo, or share your thoughts. Join the conversation! Talk about environmental issues and share environmental tips. Water is Worth It! Dive in, get your feet wet, and share your thoughts and stories about WATER. It's the 40th anniversary of the Clean water Act. ----------------------------------------------------- VIDEOS AND MORE Water is Worth It Video Project. Submit a 15-second video about the important role that water plays in your life. Submit now thru September 14, 2012. EPA's Climate Showcase Communities series about creative community projects: Asthma Awareness Message. A joint message from EPA and the American Lung Association. Teacher Appreciation Week Message. Administrator Lisa P. Jackson recognizes teachers, and remembers two who made a difference in her life. ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES JUNE Month American Rivers Month Week May 27-June 2 Hurricane Preparedness Week (NOAA) Day 5 World Environment Day (UNEP) ----------------------------------------------------- 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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Friday, June 1, 2012
U.S. EPA June 2012 GoGreen! Monthly Consumer Newsletter
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