GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - May 2017
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
En español: Spanish Feature
Multimedia
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH
Exercising outdoors? Check the air quality forecast to find the best time for a workout or run. Knowing your local air quality can help reduce aggravating respiratory problems such as asthma. The last week of April is Air Quality Awareness Week, and May is Asthma Awareness Month.
https://www.airnow.gov
Things you can to do help protect air quality:
https://cfpub.epa.gov/airnow/index.cfm?action=resources.whatyoucando
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Bee Safe with Pesticides. It's that time of year to start gardening ... and if you use pesticides where bees are present, always READ THE LABEL. Be sure you know how to use pesticides or other garden chemicals safely and correctly. More about protecting bees and other pollinators:
https://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/find-best-management-practices-protect-pollinators
Don't Get Bugged. Mosquito season is almost here. You can help control mosquitos before they become a problem. Regularly drain or change standing water near your home - some mosquitos need only a few tablespoons (!) of water to breed. If you use insect repellents, always READ THE LABEL and be sure follow the directions.
Repellents: https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/using-insect-repellents-safely-and-effectively
Control ideas: https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol
Fix A Leak. Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. Remember, you can find and fix leaks inside and outside your home to save valuable water and money -- during Fix A Leak Week and all year long.
https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week
Tell 'em what you think (ends June 12). In March President Trump signed an executive order to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and accountable. President Trump wants to hear your ideas and suggestions, and the White House has posted a web page where you can share your thoughts about EPA or other federal agencies.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/reorganizing-the-executive-branch
Air Sensor Challenge. Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies are interested in new ways to monitor air quality during fire events to better protect public health. This challenge is looking for solvers to build a multi-node measurement system capable of rapid deployment and continuous real-time monitoring of PM2.5, CO, O3, and CO2 plus other technical requirements. The maximum award is $60,000. Challenge ends in November 2017. Read more about how to participate:
https://www.challenge.gov/challenge/wildland-fire-sensors-challenge
SEE ALSO - online information sessions scheduled in May:
https://www.innocentive.com/ar/challenge/9933927
National Sustainable Design Expo (May 15-16). If you're in the DC area, don't miss seeing college student teams that showcase their innovative solutions to real-world sustainability challenges. April 16 & 17 at the Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor (just south of DC).
http://www.techconnectworld.com/World2017/EPA/EPA_P3%20Student_Showcase.html
More about People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Competition: https://www.epa.gov/P3
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EN ESPAÑOL: SPANISH FEATURE
¿Trabaja o hace ejercicios al aire libre? Consulte el pronóstico de la calidad del aire para encontrar el mejor momento para hacer ejercicios o correr. El conocer su calidad de aire local le ayudará a minimizar los problemas respiratorios agravantes tales como el asma. La última semana de abril es la Semana de Concienciación sobre la Calidad del Aire y mayo es el Mes de la Concienciación sobre el Asma.
https://www.airnow.gov
Information in English about checking your air quality in online at https://www.airnow.gov
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MULTIMEDIA
VIDEOS - April releases:
Administrator Scott Pruitt Takes EPA's Back-to-Basics Agenda to Missouri. The administrator met with power plant workers to discuss EPA's Back-to-Basics agenda.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o6EPlS-zTM
EPA Administrator Pruitt Visits Pennsylvania Coal Mine. The administrator met with coal miners to announce EPA's Back-to-Basics agenda.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaEkQbRoSFM
Administrator Scott Pruitt Takes EPA's Back-to-Basics Agenda to Missouri. The administrator spoke about balancing environmental protection with affordable energy and jobs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o6EPlS-zTM
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Meets with Officials and Residents in East Chicago, Indiana. Discussion about cleanup with East Chicago residents affected by contamination in their community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjeCYLbVFdE
The Supply Chain, Goods Movement and U.S. EPA SmartWay. Learn how EPA works with others to assess and strengthen the sustainability of goods movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9E6I49iPlE
More EPA videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
May
Month
Asthma Awareness Month
American Wetlands Month
National Melanoma / Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Week
7-13 National Hurricane Preparedness Week
7-13 Public Service Recognition Week
Day
2 World Asthma Day
15-16 National Sustainable Design Expo (in DC)
19 Bike to Work Day, https://www.epa.gov/what-you-can-do/bike-to-work
27 Rachel Carson's birthday
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