U.S. EPA GoGreen! February 2014 Monthly Consumer Newsletter

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - February 2014 http://www.epa.gov/gogreen IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Social Media, Multimedia, and More Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Run generators outdoors: generator exhaust is toxic and carbon monoxide (CO) is deadly, can build up quickly, and can linger for hours. Always put generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. Find out more about safety and environmentally friendly options during severe winter weather. http://www.epa.gov/naturaldisasters/snow-ice.html ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Test Your Home For Radon. Radon is the leading cause of non-smoking lung cancer. The only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon is to test your home. http://www.epa.gov/radon Burnwise This Winter. A correctly used wood-burning stove or other appliance should be smoke-free. If you see or smell smoke, you may have a problem, as smoke can contain particles that are harmful to breathe. http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/bestburn.html Climate Change video contest. Students age 11-14 are invited to create and submit a brief video about why you care about climate change and what you are doing about it. Be cool! Be creative! Use storytelling or images or shadow puppets or anything. Prizes for the winning entries and the first 100 entries. Entries due March 10. Find out how to create and enter your video: http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/contest.html TRI University Challenge. Faculty and students: develop innovative, creative uses for EPA's Toxics Release Inventory data to promote more informed decision-making and action for communities, manufacturers, and government.  Look for the announcement of this year's challenge in early February 2014. http://www.epa.gov/tri/university Stormwater Calculator Update. Now you can use climate models when you calculate stormwater runoff amounts where you live. Property managers, communities, and home owners can enter any U.S. location and select different scenarios to learn how specific green infrastructure changes, including inexpensive changes such as rain barrels or rain gardens, can reduce runoff. http://go.usa.gov/B4SJ Environmental Merit Nominations (due Feb 21). Nominate New England teachers, citizen activists, business leaders, scientists, public officials and others who have made outstanding contributions on behalf of the region's public health and natural environment. http://go.usa.gov/BZDA ----------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA, MULTIMEDIA & MORE Share Your Thoughts: Monthly Twip! Tweet your tips (twips) on Monday Feb 4 about unexpected ways you've found to save energy this winter. Use hashtag #EPAtips and we'll re-post the best twips. http://twitter.com/epa VIDEOS - January releases: Three videos with tips about wood smoke and asthma: Wood Smoke and Asthma: Breathe Easier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJQ4IVDDA6Q Wood Smoke and Asthma: Reduce Smoke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJXj9j3g7EM Wood Smoke and Asthma: Dry Firewood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-OfbPjXPUU Also, check out these videos about our Smart Growth award winners, who found great ways to create sustainable places to live, work, and play : http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBhfkkujnoRC4pN0Hsj45n24BKRp1lHLB ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES February Month National Wild Bird Feeding Month Day 2 World Wetlands Day ----------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER Americans want to help protect and improve the nation's land, water, and air. "GoGreen!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA summarizing recent news and info you can use to make a difference in your home, community, and workplace. Want more news? Sign up to receive daily EPA news releases on topics that interest you. http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/email_signups.htm Read our blogs: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/greenversations Follow us on Twitter: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/social-media#twitter Like us on Facebook: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/social-media#facebook Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/epagov More about GoGreen! You can unsubscribe 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, please e-mail subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by the 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