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
On Tuesday, the 17th, it is Pollution Prevention in Communities, the perfect time to celebrate by sharing policies and practices for reducing chemical hazards in schools with schools everywhere.
It’s the end of August, but it is never too late to ask questions about school conditions or practices that affect your child, other students, and staff.
Air Just Air, Clean Air in Schools (2024) includes summaries of each presentation, quotes, selected slides, and links to the summit video, additional resources, and speaker biographies.
Bipartisan legislation would give EPA resources and authority to protect Americans from poor indoor air
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