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

GO GREEN EPA News You Can Use - July 2014 http://epa.gov/gogreen   IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Multimedia & More Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter   -----------------------------------------------------   ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH   Don't sunburn. The UV Index predicts the strength of solar rays. Check your UV Index so you know how strong the sun's rays will be, and avoid sun overexposure. July is UV Safety month. Check your UV Index: http://www2.epa.gov/sunwise/uv-index Get your Sun Safety Action Steps: http://www2.epa.gov/sunwise/action-steps-sun-safety Get the UV Index app: http://epa.gov/enviro/mobile/   -----------------------------------------------------   WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE   Hot tips for a cool summer: Check your air quality before you go out - to run, to play, to do yard work. http://airnow.gov Don't top off. Refuel your vehicle in the early morning or evening. http://epa.gov/donttopoff/ Get energy savings. Change your air filters. Tune up your HVAC. Find out more what you can do to help reduce emissions. http://energystar.gov/heatcool Extreme heat. When a heat wave is predicted, prepare for reduced air quality and increased energy use. http://epa.gov/naturaldisasters/extremeheat.html Tribal Grants for Clean Diesel (due August 12): Tribes can apply for a grant for clean diesel projects that reduce emissions from older diesel engines. Diesel engines are extremely efficient but emit air pollutants linked to serious health problems. http://go.usa.gov/93ex -----------------------------------------------------   MULTIMEDIA   SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS   Monthly Twip: It's summertime and it's important to be SunWise. How do you protect yourself from sun overexposure? Tweet your tips (twips) on Tuesday, July 1. Use hashtag #EPAtips and we'll re-post the best twips. http://twitter.com/epagov   Throughout the summer - we'll be sharing new #EPATips themes, so follow us on Twitter and share your tips.   VIDEOS - JUNE RELEASES   Gina McCarthy Announces EPA's Climate Justice in Action Blog. Find out how citizens and community leaders are using innovative solutions to address climate change, and how you can add your story to the interactive Climate Justice Map. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB3S2fEHeBs   Ask the Expert - Chill Out With ENERGY STAR This Summer. Save energy, save money, and help protect the environment from climate change. Sealing and Insulating http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukdlarOeIc Maintaining your Home Cooling System http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7R7LUYAAs0   EnviroAtlas Interactive Mapping Tool. Learn how you can create custom maps and images about the conditions of your community's air, water, and landscape. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMU8ZLsCmUM   EPA SmartWay: Anyway you ship it. Move it the SmartWay. Learn how technologies and operational practices are reducing greenhouse gas emission and making the freight industry more sustainable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXqqjVpj1UA   More EPA videos: http://youtube.com/usepagov   -----------------------------------------------------   UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES   JULY   UV Safety Month National Water Gardening Month   -----------------------------------------------------   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://www2.epa.gov/newsroom   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