GoGreen!
EPA News You Can Use - March 2017
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
Recent News
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
En español: Spanish Feature
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH
Protect children from accidental poisoning by household substances. Lock up household pesticides, cleaners, and chemicals in a high cabinet out of the reach of children. March 18-24 is National Poison Prevention Week.
https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/reduce-your-childs-chances-pesticide-poisoning
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RECENT NEWS
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt hosted fellow Cabinet members and other key senior leaders to outline a federal strategy to reduce childhood lead exposure and associated health risks. "Lead exposure poses a significant health threat to hundreds of thousands of American children," said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. "By refocusing Agency efforts, we can work with our government partners to develop solutions that address lead exposure and improve health outcomes for children."
https://go.usa.gov/xnMvC
Administrator Pruitt participates in White House Infrastructure Initiative Roundtable with President Trump, other Cabinet members, and state and local officials from around the country. "President Trump's infrastructure plan will revitalize our nation's once-great infrastructure and create a safer and stronger America," said Pruitt. "We will also rebuild our nation's crumbling water infrastructure and clean up contaminated land, both of which are critical to environmental protection and economic growth in our communities."
https://go.usa.gov/xnMvj
WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Go Green-Scaping. March can still be cold but it's when we begin to think of spring - pruning, lawns, and being outdoors. Get ideas and useful tips on environmentally friendly practices to improve the health and appearance of your lawn and garden.
- Reducing waste: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-waste-what-you-can-do
- Pesticide safety: https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol
- Soak Up the Rain: https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain
A Clean and Healthy Wood Burning Season. Do you use wood to heat your home? Whether you're in New England or anywhere else cold, it's still wood burning season! Wood smoke is made up of a mixture of fine particles and toxic gases that can harm your health. Exposure to wood smoke increases susceptibility to respiratory infections and, in people with heart disease has been linked to heart problems. By following some wood-burning tips, you can help ensure that wood is burned safely and efficiently while protecting the health of your family.
https://go.usa.gov/xnexR
2018 Enviro Ed Nominations (due March 30). Know a teacher who teaches about the environment? The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers who use innovative approaches to environmental education, and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. The nomination period is open thru March 30.
https://www.epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators
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EN ESPAÑOL: SPANISH FEATURE
El administrador de la EPA, Scott Pruitt, recibe a los líderes del país para debatir la labor destinada a reducir la exposición al plomo en la infancia. "La exposición al plomo es una amenaza considerable a la salud de cientos de miles de niños estadounidenses", señaló el administrador de la EPA, Scott Pruitt. "Al reenfocar los esfuerzos de la Agencia, podemos colaborar con nuestros socios del gobierno para desarrollar soluciones que aborden la exposición al plomo y mejoren los resultados para la salud de los niños."
https://go.usa.gov/xnMvY
Proteja a los niños de los envenenamientos accidentales por sustancias caseras. Guarde los pesticidas, limpiadores, y sustancias químicas domésticas en un gabinete alto fuera del alcance de los niños. Del 18 al 24 de marzo es la Semana Nacional de Prevención de Envenenamientos. https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/prevenga-los-envenenamientos-en-su-hogar
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
March
Week
11-17 National Groundwater Awareness Week
18-24 National Poison Prevention Week
Day
20 First day of spring (vernal equinox)
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