Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. This page provides information on what the symptoms of CO poisoning are, how CO is produced, what one should do to prevent CO poisoning, and more.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
When did climate change start? What is a carbon footprint? Search the frequent questions for immediate answers to the most common questions asked by others, or send a question to the climate change staff.
Review Date: November 01, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responds to questions about indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools and provides the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit.
Review Date: January 26, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you.
Review Date: March 23, 2011
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Kids can learn about the Air Quality Index (AQI) and what the air quality means to your health. Learn what to do to when pollution levels are high.
Review Date: March 21, 2011
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This health information page provides facts about the causes of indoor air pollution and the health problems associated with it.
Review Date: January 26, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and information on how workers can protect themselves from asbestos exposure.
Review Date: January 10, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
Oil keeps our cars, lawnmowers, and many other machines running smoothly. Recycling used oil is becoming the preferred way of handling used oil to protect the environment and conserve natural resources.
Review Date: December 05, 2012
Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery
Learn about the connection between cancer and exposure to toxic substances in the environment and ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. Find steps to reduce exposure to carbon monoxide.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Chemical and other environmental sensitivities may be the cause of adverse health effects that are difficult to identify. This document reviews four types of chemical sensitivities and the impact pollution may have on your health.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced through simple measures like changing light bulbs and properly inflating your tires. This site provides over 25 easy steps you can take to not only reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, but also reduce air pollution, increase the nation's energy independence and save money.
Review Date: November 01, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This site teaches kids about climate change and how rising temperatures on Earth, or global warming, may affect people's health. Quizzes and games help kids learn what they can do to improve the environment.
Review Date: November 01, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dioxins concern us because of their highly toxic potential. In the environment, dioxins tend to accumulate in the food chain. Learn how you can reduce the risk of exposure to dioxin compounds.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
World Health Organization
This interactive web site allows users to view and query several types of environmental information, including drinking water, toxic and air releases, hazardous waste, water discharge permits, and Superfund sites. EnviroMapper also links to text reports.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Find links to mobile apps on environmental health issues, including: air quality, Energy Star rebates, insect repellants, UV radiation levels, waste reduction, recycling, and more.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Find quizzes and games on environmental topics such as household chemicals, UV radiation, recycling, water conservation, and more.
Review Date: November 01, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation's health. Learn more about how polluted air can make you sick and what you can do to protect your health when outdoors or at home, school, and work.
Review Date: March 05, 2013
American Lung Association
Learn how to safely store and handle products that contain mercury. Find tips for cleaning up mercury spills and disposing of products containing mercury.
Review Date: October 13, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Find information regarding public health issues and actions taken to protect the health of visitors and employees at over 400 sites within the National Park Service (NPS) system.
Review Date: January 09, 2012
National Park Service
Read these tips for safely disposing (getting rid of) needles and other sharp devices that are used outside of health care settings. Patients and caregivers should keep these tips in mind when at home, at work, and while traveling.
Review Date: December 05, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Ground-level ozone and other air pollutants can trigger worsening symptoms and asthma flare-ups. But there are steps that you can take to minimize a child's exposure.
Review Date: February 27, 2013
The Nemours Foundation
Kids are encouraged to join the "planet protectors club" and help protect their environment. Find educational games, activities, art and stories to educate children about proper solid waste management.
Review Date: December 05, 2012
Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery
Here are some simple tips for home safety, avoiding potential risks, and preventing pollution by recycling and conserving water and energy.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This page provides links to information on reporting environmental violations and emergencies, such as a release or potential release of oil, radioactive materials, or hazardous chemicals into the air, land, or water.
Review Date: October 13, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Acid rain is a serious environmental problem caused by a mixture of wet and dry deposition (deposited material) from the atmosphere that contains higher than normal amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids. This site provides information about acid rain's causes and effects.
Review Date: May 22, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Help the EPA protect our nation's environment by reporting potentially harmful environmental activities in your community or workplace.
Review Date: November 05, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
How much do you know about air pollution? Test your knowledge with this Quiz.
Review Date: December 28, 2012
American Lung Association
Test your knowledge of air pollution and respiratory health. Answer true or false to the statements and find out what you know about the link between air pollution and respiratory disease.
Review Date: December 28, 2012
American Association for Respiratory Care
An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
TRI is a database containing data on disposal or other releases of over 650 toxic chemicals from thousands of U.S. facilities and information about how facilities manage those chemicals. For information about TRI chemical releases in your neighborhood, enter your zip code.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Find out what you can do to help make a difference in our environment throughout the year by reducing, reusing, and recycling at home, on the go, in the office, or at school.
Review Date: December 05, 2012
Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery
