U.S. EPA January 2013 Go Green! Monthly Consumer Newsletter

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - January 2013 http://www.epa.gov/gogreen IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Test your home for radon. Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. Testing is the only way you can know if your home contains high radon levels. Test, Fix, and Save a Life - January is National Radon Action Month. http://www.epa.gov/radon/radontest.html ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Green after the Holidays! Recycle your tree, reduce home heating, and save energy. It's always the right time to give a gift to the environment! http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-winter.htm  -new toys? Find locations where you can recycle or donate old electronics. http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. If you're looking for a new car, the annual Fuel Economy Guide will help you choose an efficient vehicle to save money at the pump, help to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and pollute less. http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2012-12-6_fueleconomyguide Monthly Twip! It's a new year! Tweet your tips (twips) on Wednesday Jan 2 about your New Year's resolutions to protect health and the environment! Use hashtag #EPAtips and we'll re-post the best twips. http://twitter.com/epagov ----------------------------------------------------- MULTIMEDIA & MORE VIDEOS - December releases E3 Project Spotlight: North Carolina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vluf9f_gbpI Clean Air Act Announcement: PM 2.5 - New air quality health standards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEUrnDB2rF0 -Anuncio Ley de Aire Limpio: PM 2.5 - Nuevos estándares de calidad de aire para la salud  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo6JjhuM-Wo (subtítulos en español) EPA 20th Anniversary Environmental Justice Video Series: Omega Wilson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G6UFbNAW-8 EPA's 2012 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement: -Destination Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bG5avoWdpY -The Mariposa District, Denver, Colorado  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNZEz47W_2Y -The Cooperative Building, Brattleboro, Vermont  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9Lg4CTCsWs -Boulevard Transformation Project, Lancaster, California  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pojylzK2uSM ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES January Month National Radon Action Month Day Jan 1 - Anniversary of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ----------------------------------------------------- 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. http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/email_signups.htm GoGreen! archive You can view 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 e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to phoenixnews09@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355