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GoGreen! July 2019 US EPA Newsletter
GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - July 2019
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
Social Media, Multimedia, and More
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH
Don't sunburn. The UV Index predicts the strength of the sun's ultraviolet 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: https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/uv-index-1
- Action Steps for Sun Safety: https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/action-steps-sun-safety
- Get the mobile app: https://www.epa.gov/enviro/uv-index-mobile-app
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RECENT NEWS
EPA Finalizes Affordable Clean Energy Rule, Ensuring Reliable, Diversified Energy Resources while Protecting our Environment. The Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule replaces the prior administration's overreaching Clean Power Plan with a rule that restores the rule of law and empowers states to continue to reduce emissions while providing affordable and reliable energy for all Americans. Today's actions are the culmination of a review of the CPP, which was done in response to President Trump's Executive Order 13873 - Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth. "Today, we are delivering on one of President Trump's core priorities: ensuring the American public has access to affordable, reliable energy in a manner that continues our nation's environmental progress," said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-affordable-clean-energy-rule-ensuring-reliable-diversified-energy
- Video of the rule signing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMIax6lHJ_s
New lead dust standards to protect children's health. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced new, tighter standards for lead in dust on floors and window sills to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure. "EPA is delivering on our commitment in the Trump Administration's Federal Lead Action Plan to take important steps to reduce childhood lead exposure," said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. To protect children's health and to continue making progress on this important issue, EPA is lowering the dust-lead hazard standards from 40 micrograms of lead per square foot (µg/ft2) to 10 µg/ft2 on floors; and from 250 µg/ft2 to 100 µg/ft2 on window sills. The more protective dust-lead hazard standards will apply to inspections, risk assessments, and abatement activities in pre-1978 housing and certain schools, child care facilities, and hospitals across the country.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-important-step-further-protect-children-exposure-lead-contaminated-dust-0
Over $73 Million for Brownfields Cleanups:
- 149 Communities to Receive $64.6 Million for Brownfields Cleanups. These funds, through the Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup grant program, will aid under-served and economically disadvantaged communities in Opportunity Zones and other parts of the country in assessing and cleaning up abandoned industrial and commercial properties. "These grants fulfill several of President Trump's top priorities simultaneously: helping communities in need transform contaminated sites into community assets that not only create jobs and jumpstart economic development but also improve public health and the environment," said EPA's Andrew Wheeler.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-selection-149-communities-receive-646-million-funding-brownfields
- $9.3 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites. The supplemental funds are going to 24 grantees that have demonstrated success in using their Revolving Loan Funds to clean up and redevelop brownfield sites. The funds will be used to continue their progress in reusing vacant and abandoned properties and turning them into community assets. "This Brownfields supplemental funding will provide additional resources to 24 communities with a proven track record of success so they can continue their progress revitalizing their local economy and improving the health and wellbeing of their community," said Administrator Wheeler.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-93-million-supplemental-funds-clean-and-reuse-brownfield-sites
EPA Prepares the Public for the 2019 Hurricane Season by Focusing on Waste Mitigation. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and is a reminder to the public to prepare now for natural disasters to aid recovery efforts. "EPA's response to natural disasters is one of the many ways that we protect human health and the environment," said Administrator Wheeler. "We want to inform the public of how they can prepare for hurricane season and help protect their communities, the environment, and first responders by mitigating hazardous waste and securing potential harmful debris before storms strike."
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-prepares-public-2019-hurricane-season-focusing-waste-mitigation
More EPA news releases: https://www.epa.gov/newsroom
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Hot tips for a cool summer:
- Check the air quality before you go out - to run, to play, or just to do yard work. Poor air quality can aggravate asthma or other lung conditions in sensitive individuals.
http://airnow.gov - Increase energy savings. Change your air filters. Tune up your HVAC. Find out more what you can do to help reduce emissions during summer.
http://energystar.gov/heatcool - Avoid extreme heat. When a heat wave is predicted, prepare for reduced air quality and increased energy use.
https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/extreme-heat
Fish Advisories. Going fishin'? Fish are an important part of a healthy diet: a lean, low-calorie source of protein. However, some fish may contain chemicals that could pose health risks if these fish are eaten in large amounts. Learn more about how you can select and prepare fish, so you and your family can continue to enjoy the benefits of eating fish.
https://www.epa.gov/choose-fish-and-shellfish-wisely
Green Interns Program (open now). Know any recent graduates? Starting September 30, 2019, EPA's new Green Interns Program will provide recent graduates with an opportunity to serve their country through a career in the federal government while gaining valuable work experience and knowledge of environmental issues. To be eligible for the program, candidates must have earned associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degrees or certificates from qualifying institutions and programs within the previous two years; veterans within six years. Accepting applications now for employment beginning in September.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-green-interns-program-fall-2019
Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Dodder, EPA scientist! We're especially pleased to note that EPA's own Dr. Rebecca Dodder is among the 2018 recipients of the prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Award. Dr. Dodder pioneered new ways to examine the environmental and health impacts of energy use. She also developed a board game, "Generate," to help educate people about the environmental effects of energy production, and used by thousands of students and teachers worldwide. The Arthur S. Flemming award goes back over six decades and recognizes outstanding men and women in the federal government.
- Read more about Dr. Dodder's accomplishments at: https://tspppa.gwu.edu/2018-award-recipients
- More about the "Generate!" game: https://citscibio.org/resources/36/about
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EN ESPAÑOL: SPANISH FEATURE
Obtenga la aplicación móvil del Índice UV, ahora disponible en español. Tome medidas para mantenerse seguro bajo el sol y limite su exposición a los rayos dañinos del sol. La nueva aplicación móvil del Índice UV en español le facilita verificar cuándo debe practicar medidas de seguridad bajo el sol. El índice de rayos ultravioletas (UV) predice los niveles de radiación ultravioleta en una escala del 1 al 11+. El índice UV proporciona un pronóstico diario de la intensidad esperada de la radiación UV del sol.
- Obtenga la aplicación: https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/aplicacion-movil-indice-uv
- Aprenda más sobre la seguridad bajo el sol: https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/pasos-tomar-para-protegerse-del-sol
Las islas de calor. ¿Trabaja en la planificación urbana? ¿Sabía que algunas comunidades en áreas urbanas son más vulnerables a las repercusiones nocivas para la salud del calor extremo y las islas de calor? Ademas, ciertas comunidades, como las hispanohablantes, podrían no tener suficiente información disponible en español para prepararse o responder al calor. Tenemos nuevas páginas web con información en español sobre las islas de calor y estrategias para que las comunidades puedan mantenerse frescas.
https://espanol.epa.gov/la-energia-y-el-medioambiente/las-islas-de-calor
Aprenda más en español: https://espanol.epa.gov
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MULTIMEDIA
VIDEOS - JUNE RELEASES
EPA Finalizes Affordable Clean Energy Rule. Ceremony to sign the rule.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMIax6lHJ_s
EPA Administrator Honors Allied forces on the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqw__ScL1ew
Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals in our Everyday Lives. An overview of how EPA works to ensure the safety of chemicals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3khHQytzco
EPA Chief Scientists: Keeping our oceans safe and clean. Learn how EPA's Ocean Dumping Program manages designated disposal sites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmOBI-TBIxk
Striving to Make Great Beer and a Difference for the Environment, Vermont Green Brewery Partnership. Learn how this project works to increase energy efficiency, reduce water usage, and minimize waste generation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bw47PCmhf8
More EPA videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos
EPA BLOG - JUNE POSTS
EPA Celebrates National Pollinators Week.
by Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, AA, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
https://blog.epa.gov/2019/06/20/epa-celebrates-national-pollinators-week
Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act: Three Years of Safer Chemicals.
by Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, AA, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
https://blog.epa.gov/2019/06/17/lautenberg-chemical-safety-for-the-21st-century-act-three-years-of-safer-chemicals
Other EPA blog posts: https://www.epa.gov/blog
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
JULY
UV Safety Month
National Water Gardening Month
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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 Environmental Protection Agency summarizing our recent news and information you can use to make a difference in your home, community, or workplace.
Want more news? Read EPA news releases on topics that interest you.
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom
Read our blogs: https://blog.epa.gov
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPA
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPA
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/epagov
Read about EPA science: https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters
Web site recent additions: https://www.epa.gov/home/recent-additions-epas-website
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 United States
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GoGreen! June 2019 Newsletter US EPA
GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - June 2019
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen
(Please note - we're experiencing a possible delivery issue when sending GoGreen newsletter. Please ignore it if you receive more than one email of GoGreen, and our apologies for the extra emails.)
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
Recent News
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
Prepare for disaster before it strikes. June marks the traditional beginning of hurricane season in the U.S. Individuals, communities, and businesses can plan ahead for safety, shortages, and storm cleanup.
https://www.epa.gov/hurricanes
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RECENT NEWS
EPA's Spring 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions Shows Commitment to Strong Environmental Protection and Regulatory Reform. The reg agenda continues to support President Trump's commitment to regulatory reform while simultaneously advancing the Agency's core mission of protecting human health and the environment. Along with 35 actions that are appearing for the first time, this agenda lists 57 actions that are expected to be deregulatory. "From reducing NOx emissions from heavy-duty trucks to cost-benefit reforms to addressing emerging chemicals of concern, EPA's latest regulatory agenda reflects the Trump Administration's commitment to protecting the nation's air, water, and land while at the same time alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens," said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-spring-2019-agenda-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-shows-commitment-strong
$2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the U.S. The funds will assist states, tribes and territories with improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the country. This funding advances President Trump's efforts to rebuild the country's aging water infrastructure, create local jobs, and ensure all Americans have safe and clean water. "EPA is delivering on President Trump's commitment to modernize our nation's water infrastructure and improve public health and environmental protections," said Administrator Wheeler. "EPA's $2.6 billion contribution to the State Revolving Funds will enable more communities to make the investments needed to ensure Americans have safe water for drinking and recreation."
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-availability-26-billion-new-funding-improve-water-infrastructure-across
Superfund List Updates:
- EPA added seven sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks. The NPL includes the nation's most serious uncontrolled or abandoned releases of contamination. "By adding these sites to the National Priorities List, we are taking action to clean up some of the nation's most contaminated sites, protect the health of the local communities, and return the sites to safe and productive reuse," said EPA Administrator Wheeler. "We've elevated the Superfund program to a top priority, and in Fiscal Year 2018, EPA deleted all or part of 22 sites from the NPL, the largest number of deletions in one year since Fiscal Year 2005."
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-updates-national-priorities-list-clean-contamination-and-protect-communities-0
- EPA proposed to add two new sites to the NPL, following the agency's [above] announcement that it has finalized seven more sites on the NPL. When EPA proposes to add a site to the NPL, the agency issues a public notice about its intention, so interested members of the community can comment on the proposal. The following two sites are being proposed for addition to the NPL:
- Schroud Property in Chicago, Illinois
- Arsenic Mine in Kent, New York
Learn more:
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-adding-two-sites-national-priorities-list-clean-contamination-and-protect
EPA Awards Over $9.3 Million to Clean Up School Buses. Over $9.3 million will help replace older diesel school buses in 145 school bus fleets in 43 states or territories. The new buses will reduce pollutants that are linked to health problems such as asthma and lung damage. "Children's health is a top priority for EPA, and these grants will help provide cleaner air and a healthier ride to and from school for America's children," said EPA's Andrew Wheeler.
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-over-93-million-clean-school-buses
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
What's biting you? Learn ways to control mosquitos, ticks, and fleas. For example, draining water where mosquitos breed, or using pesticides safely. June is Mosquito Control Month.
https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol
https://www.epa.gov/pets/controlling-fleas-and-ticks-around-your-home
Help prevent asthma attacks. Take steps to reduce or avoid asthma attacks, such as identifying asthma triggers or checking the air quality where you are. One in 10 kids in America suffers from asthma, and communities of color and low-income families are disproportionately affected.
https://www.epa.gov/asthma/asthma-triggers-gain-control
- Check your air quality: http://www.airnow.gov
Learn more about Harmful Algal Blooms or HABs. Certain environmental conditions in water bodies can intensify algae growth, causing algal blooms. Blooms that produce toxins with the potential to harm human health or aquatic ecosystems are referred to as harmful algal blooms. Such blooms can harm people, animals, aquatic ecosystems, drinking water supplies, and other problems. Check out EPA's new web site about harmful algal blooms (HABs) caused by cyanobacteria and ways EPA, states, territories, and tribes are working to address them.
https://www.epa.gov/cyanoHABs
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EN ESPAÑOL: SPANISH FEATURE
Prepárese para un desastre con antelación. Junio es el inicio de la temporada de huracanes en Estados Unidos. Individuos, comunidades y negocios deben planificar para la seguridad, escasez, y limpieza tras la tormenta.
https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/huracanes
¿Qué le está picando? Infórmese acerca de las maneras de controlar los mosquitos y las garrapatas. Por ejemplo, drenar el agua estancada donde los mosquitos se reproducen, o utilizar los pesticidas de manera segura. Junio es el Mes de Control de Mosquitos.
https://espanol.epa.gov/control-de-plagas/prevenir-la-exposicion-los-mosquitos
https://espanol.epa.gov/control-de-plagas/consejos-para-prevenir-las-picaduras-de-garrapatas
https://espanol.epa.gov/control-de-plagas/encuentre-el-repelente-de-insectos-adecuado
Aprenda más en español: https://espanol.epa.gov
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MULTIMEDIA
VIDEO RELEASES - MAY
Administrator's 29th Annual Small Business Program Awards Ceremony. Recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and EPA offices' efforts in meeting our small business procurement goals.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB65XfbBTB4
Read the news release: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-administrator-honors-small-business-champions
Gulf Guardian Awards - recognizing businesses, community groups, individuals, and agencies that developed innovative approaches to protect the Gulf of Mexico:
- 1st Place Partnerships – Mississippi Derelict Crab Trap Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9NAyLxJ3as - Watch more recent Gulf Guardian videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos
EPA's Chemicals Program - a series of videos hosted by Alex Dunn, Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention:
- Reviewing New Chemicals under TSCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx9YxGs8gbk - Recognizing Innovation with the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx9YxGs8gbk - Taking Action on PBT Chemicals under TSCA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8EvVS9E5SE - Watch more recent chemicals videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos
More EPA videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos
BLOG POSTS - MAY
Honoring Contributions of Our Small Businesses, by Denise Benjamin Sirmons, Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
https://blog.epa.gov/2019/05/08/honoring-contributions-of-our-small-businesses
More EPA blog posts: https://www.epa.gov/blog
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE
Month
American Rivers Month
Perennial Gardening Month
Week
June 23-29 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Day
5 World Environment Day (UNEP)
8 World Oceans 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 Environmental Protection Agency summarizing our recent news and information you can use to make a difference in your home, community, or workplace.
Want more news? Read and share EPA news releases on topics that interest you.
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom
Read our blogs: https://blog.epa.gov
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPA
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPA
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/epagov
Read about EPA science: https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters
Web site recent additions: https://www.epa.gov/home/recent-additions-epas-website
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 United States
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