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What are you breathing? It is a good question to ask ourselves. All of us face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our day-to-day lives. Driving in cars, flying in planes, engaging in recreational activities, and being exposed to environmental pollutants all pose varying degrees of risk. Some risks are simply unavoidable. The good news is indoor air pollution is one risk that you can do something about. Find out more below about what you are breathing and how to improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) around you.

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EPA and the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council will pilot a new weatherization training at 3 locations in Maine December 14-16.

EPA’s new training will provide weatherization professionals with key steps they can take to help create healthy, energy efficient homes. The training will provide detailed guidance to help weatherization professionals recognize and control moisture, recognize and control radon, seal pest entry points, provide for planned ventilation, recognize and control combustion sources, limit exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and educate homeowner occupants about indoor air quality. More information about the EPA training is available at www.miaqc.org

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About 23 million people, including 6.8 million children, have asthma and 12 million people report having an asthma attack in the past year. Asthma accounts for nearly 17 million physician office and hospital visits, and nearly 2 million emergency department visits each year.

National Asthma Forum | Asthma Awareness Month | National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually. Learn how you can protect your family.

January is National Radon Action Month | Radon-resistant New Construction | Radon Leaders Savings Lives

Get a quick glimpse of some of the most important ways to protect the air in your home, tour the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) House. Room-by-room, you'll learn about and how to address key pollutants. Read Care for Your Air

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Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes. To address these concerns, builders can employ a variety of construction practices and technologies to decrease the risk of poor IAQ in their new homes.

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Twenty percent of the U.S. population, nearly 55 million people, spend their days in our elementary and secondary schools. Students are at greater risk because of the hours spent in school facilities and because children are especially susceptible to pollutants.

The IAQ TfS National Symposium is January 14-16, 2010 | IAQ TfS National Awards Program | IAQ Design Tools for Schools

The Key to Mold Control is Moisture Control. It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If mold is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of the excess water or moisture.

Online Mold Course | Floods | What are the basic mold cleanup steps? | What are ten things I need to know about mold?

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