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Children are often more vulnerable to pollutants than adults due to differences in behavior and biology, and these differences can lead to greater exposure and/or unique windows of susceptibility.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, keep in mind that protecting indoor air is a key part of safe flood recovery.
This draft hazard review is the first federal-level authoritative document with a focus on wildland fire smoke among outdoor workers.
Recognizing that extreme heat is the deadliest type of disaster among all weather-related hazards, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat.
EPA has published a new Notice of Funding Opportunity for CCG, which includes an updated EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities Map
Public schools in Western Massachusetts have faced problems including thousands of destroyed books in one system and a delayed academic-year start in another due to summer mold growth
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First, visit your school. See our Tips for School Building Visits and Tours
Your school has environmental problems if:
If your school does not have or decides not to appoint a healthy schools committee that represents parents and staff, start your own committee.
Common starting issues: eliminate toxic products; stop bus idling; improve indoor air quality/ventilation; reduce dampness and stop molds; eliminate lead in paint and water.
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