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Take action - United We Serve - Learn more about programs that offer volunteer opportunities to protect the environment.
Learn about Your Right to Know - Right-to-know laws provide information about possible chemical exposures. Discover resources EPA provides the public in the spirit of right-to-know.
Search for and Comment on Regulations - Our proposed regulations are almost always open to the public for comment. Your participation leads to better regulations.
At Home and in the Garden - Tips for home safety, avoiding potential risks, and preventing pollution by recycling and conserving water and energy.
At Work - Information about preventing pollution in your workplace, and raising awareness of health and safety issues.
At School - Whether you are a student or a teacher in a class about the environment, EPA has lots of educational resources to offer you.
While Shopping - Find helpful information on how to choose makes and models that will reduce pollution, save energy and money.
In Your Community - Learn how to protect your neighborhood's natural resources, and get information on air and water quality in your community. Search your ZIP code area for information about facilities, emissions, and more.
Community Health - Learn about actions your community can take on concerns about environmental public health issues.
On the Road - Consumer information about the environmental impacts of transportation plus tips on cleaner cars, saving gas and improving mileage, boating pollution prevention tips, and more.
Think Globally - Learn about environmental issues that impact our world.
Act Locally - Learn about programs, opportunities, and tools to help you get involved and make a difference in your community.
Report a Violation or Emergency - Information on potential environmental violations and how to report a suspicious situation. To report oil and chemical spills, call the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802. Information on natural disasters
Children's Health - Information on how to protect children from toxins, the sun, lead, and other potential environmental health threats.
Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies: Homeowners, parents, caregivers, and others - preparing for natural disasters can greatly reduce the risks to health and the environment. Learn how you can reduce risks of contamination caused by hurricanes or floods, and stay safe when you lose power or there's an accidental spill.
#1 Safety Tip: Generator exhaust is toxic. Always put generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. Read more from CPSC- en español: Desastres naturales y emergencias climáticos