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
As artificial turf heats up, school and childcare leaders and staff need specific guidance and safety education to prevent heat illnesses and injuries to children and youth.
2023 was the hottest year globally since records began and this is a trend that is expected to continue in response to climate change.
California’s best climate science projects that every corner of our state will be impacted in years and decades to come by higher average temperatures and more frequent and severe heat waves.
The summer of 2023 was the hottest summer in Arizona ever recorded, and every day people in our state were put in harm’s way because of it.
The New York State Extreme Heat Action Plan provides a roadmap for whole-of-State-government action, starting with 49 initiatives by 29 State agencies and authorities to address extreme heat and help communities adapt.
Is your school planning or doing renovations or repairs? Make sure that contractors protect occupants from dust, fumes, debris, and heavy equipment.
See our RESOURCES on safe renovation practices.
