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GO GREEN
EPA News You Can Use - April 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
Earth Day is April 22 - learn about the first Earth Day in 1970, and how EPA's mission helps protect health and the environment today.
https://www.epa.gov/earthday
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
April is Earth Month. Find things you can do online or wherever you are. Get ideas for projects or lesson plans. Help students learn about Earth Day at home or at school.
https://www.epa.gov/earthday
Make the Safer Choice. Time for spring cleaning? Remember to look for the Safer Choice label on cleaning products when shopping. Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. Look for the label -- springtime and all year 'round.
https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice
Be a Leak Detective. Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. If you're shopping for new fixtures or plumbing, look for the WaterSense label.
https://www.epa.gov/watersense/our_water/fix_a_leak.html
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EN ESPAÑOL: SPANISH FEATURE
Abril es el Mes del Planeta Tierra. Encuentre cosas que puede hacer en línea o dondequiera que se encuentre. Busque ideas para proyectos y planes de estudio. Ayude a los estudiantes a aprender más sobre el medioambiente y el Día del Planeta Tierra en el hogar o en la escuela.
En español: https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/recursos-para-estudiantes-y-maestros
El Día del Planeta Tierra en inglés: https://www.epa.gov/earthday
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MULTIMEDIA
VIDEOS - March release:
Working Together to Address Asthma in Tribal Communities in the Northwest. EPA is working partners in the Northwest to help improve indoor air quality and better manage asthma through community support.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsYZ-fTUpI
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
April
Month
National Gardening Month
Week
15-23, National Park Week (free admission!)
Day
7, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas born
22, Earth Day
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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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GoGreen!
EPA News You Can Use - March 2017
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen
IN THIS ISSUE:
Meet EPA's New Administrator
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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MEET EPA'S NEW ADMINISTRATOR
On February 17, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt was confirmed and sworn in as the 14th Administrator of EPA. Administrator Pruitt believes promoting and protecting a strong and healthy environment is one of the lifeblood priorities of the government, and EPA is a vital part of that mission.
As Administrator, Mr. Pruitt will lead EPA in a way that our future generations inherit a better and healthier environment while advancing America's economic interests. He is committed to working with the thousands of dedicated public servants at EPA who have devoted their careers to helping realize this shared vision, while faithfully administering environmental laws.
Read more: http://go.usa.gov/x9Jhg
The Administrator's bio: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epas-administrator
Conozca al nuevo administrador de la EPA.
El 17 de febrero de 2017, el procurador general de Oklahoma Scott Pruitt fue confirmado y juramentado como el 14to administrador de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés). El administrador Pruitt cree que promover y el proteger un medioambiente firme y saludable es una de las prioridades esenciales del gobierno, y que la EPA es vital para esa misión.
Como administrador, el Sr. Pruitt liderará a la EPA de una manera en que nuestras generaciones futuras hereden un medioambiente mejor y más saludable mientras Avanza los intereses económicos de Estados Unidos. Él está comprometido con trabajar con los miles de dedicados funcionarios públicos en la EPA quienes han consagrado sus carreras a ayudar a realizar esta visión común, mientras implementan fielmente las leyes medioambientales.
Lea más información en inglés: http://go.usa.gov/x9Jhg
La biografía del administrador en español: https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/el-administrador-de-la-epa-scott-pruitt
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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 20-26 is National Poison Prevention Week.
https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/reduce-your-childs-chances-pesticide-poisoning
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Go Green-Scaping. March is when we typically begin to think of springtime - lawns, flowers, 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
Toxic Release Inventory. The annual TRI data release and national analysis provide citizens with vital information about toxic chemical releases in their community. The TRI National Analysis shows releases of toxic chemicals into the air fell 56 percent from 2005-2015 at industrial facilities submitting data to the TRI program. Learn more and read the national analysis.
http://go.usa.gov/x9tnh
Fish Consumption Advice. EPA and FDA issued advice regarding fish consumption. The advice is designed to help pregnant or breastfeeding women make informed choices about fish that are healthy and safe to eat. Learn more about the fish consumption advice.
http://go.usa.gov/x9tQq
EPA Exhibit. If you're in the Washington DC area, be sure to check out the EPA Headquarters Exhibit. The exhibit features displays, artifacts, and videos that explore the history of environmental protection in America and ways EPA protects public health and the environment. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. Learn more and how to visit the exhibit.
https://www.epa.gov/exhibit
Nominations and Challenges:
2017 Enviro Ed Nominations. 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 now thru March.
https://www.epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators
P3 Applications Opened in December. It's the 14th annual People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition! Under P3, college teams apply for grants to develop and display innovative solutions for a sustainable future. P3 offers students quality hands-on experience that brings classroom learning to life. The application period will open in early December. Read more about the P3 competition and how to apply:
https://www.epa.gov/P3
How to Apply for a P3 Grant: https://www.epa.gov/P3/how-apply-p3-grant
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
March
Week
5-11, National Groundwater Awareness Week
19-25, National Poison Prevention Week
Day
20, First day of spring (vernal equinox)
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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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