Tuesday, January 5, 2016

GoGreen! January 2016 US EPA Newsletter

GO GREEN!

EPA News You Can Use - January 2016
http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen

IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Social Media & Multimedia
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter

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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH

January is National Radon Action Month. Test your home for radon, an invisible radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. Testing is the only way to know whether your home contains high radon levels.
http://www.epa.gov/radon/

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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE

Volkswagen update - Do you drive a VW, Audi, or Porsche diesel? Learn more about the civil complaint in federal court by EPA and the Department of Justice against Volkswagen organizations. The complaint alleges 600,000 diesel vehicles were sold with illegal devices designed to circumvent air pollution emissions standards, and that VW imported into the US vehicles that are designed differently than what they certified to EPA.
http://go.usa.gov/cN2V3
Read more: http://www.epa.gov/vw

After the holidays:

Burn Better: Burnwise - Whether you're using a woodstove, pellet stove, or fireplace, smoke from your chimney means your fire isn't burning as well as it could. Burn only dry, seasoned wood, and start a fire with dry kindling. Never burn plastic, or painted or treated wood which releases toxic chemicals. Get more tips for safe, efficient (and enjoyable!) wood burning.
http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/burn-wise-what-you-can-do

2016 Fuel Economy Guide - If you're shopping for a new car, the Fuel Economy Guide will help you compare and choose vehicles that save money at the pump and pollute less.
http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml

PEYA Nominations (due Jan 31) - Apply or encourage a student you know to apply for the President's Environmental Youth Award. Applicants from all states and territories are eligible to compete for a regional certificate of special recognition and a national. The nomination deadline has been extended to January 31.
http://www.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award

New England Environmental Merit Nominations - Know of someone in New England who's worked to help protect the environment? Starting in January, you can nominate teachers, citizen activists, business leaders, scientists, and others in New England who have made outstanding contributions on behalf of the region's public health and natural environment.
http://www.epa.gov/environmental-merit-awards-new-england

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MULTIMEDIA

Share your thoughts on recent EPA blog posts:

In 2016, We're Hitting the Ground Running.
https://blog.epa.gov/blog/2016/01/in-2016-were-hitting-the-ground-running

Global Climate Action at COP-21.
https://blog.epa.gov/blog/2015/12/global-climate-action-at-cop-21

Working with Local Governments and Communities to Fight Food Waste.
https://blog.epa.gov/blog/2015/12/working-with-local-governments-and-communities-to-fight-food-waste

All EPA blogs: https://blog.epa.gov


VIDEOS - December releases

Earth Day Every Day series: Share with us what you think is worth protecting.

Healthier Homes with Indoor airPLUS.  Learn how improved building practices can reduce risks in residential homes from radon, contaminants, toxins, or combustion pollutants.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57MDacLRtpI

Water - What is it Worth To You? Learn what goes into maintaining and protecting our drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCAi8fvhjVI

Faces of EPA series:

All EPA videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

January

Month
National Radon Action Month

Day
Jan 1 - Anniversary of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

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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.

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