GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - June 2009
http://www.epa.gov/gogreen
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH
Prepare for a hurricane before it strikes. June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season in the US. Individuals, communities, and businesses can find out more about avoiding or minimizing disaster by planning ahead for shortages and storm cleanup.
http://www.epa.gov/naturaldisasters/hurricanes/
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Save your skin. Avoid overexposure to harmful solar UV rays: put on sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses, and a t-shirt, and make every day "Don't Fry Day."
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-5-19_Don't_Fry_Day
Save energy in summer and fight climate change. Get tips and advice to reduce both energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions by one third.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-5-12_Summer_Energy_Tips
Use MyEnvironment to find data online. Search for maps, alerts, and environmental data and information based on ZIP code or place name.
http://www.epa.gov/myenvironment/
Comment using regulation development. Regulations.gov increases transparency by offering a one-stop, online forum for citizens about regulations issued by the U.S. government. Share your opinions about the site, too.
http://www.regulations.gov/exchange/
Enter the Carson Contest. Submit creative projects to the 3rd annual Rachel Carson "Sense Of Wonder" contest, in four categories: photography, essay, poetry, and dance. The deadline for entries is June 10, 2009.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-2-11_Rachel_Carson_Contest_
Join the Greenversation - Each week we ask you a question related to the environment and invite you to share your thoughts. Recent questions:
What's one scientific fact you learned as a youngster that still affects your environmental decisions as an adult?
Where do you think more scientific attention should be focused?
What branch of science do you find most interesting?
What is your definition of science?
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/category/question-of-the-week
June sneak peek: EPA's airPLUS label will cover over 30 design and construction features to help protect home indoor air quality.
http://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus/
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
JUNE
Month
American Rivers Month
Perennial Gardening Month (Perennial Plant Association)
Week
21 - 27 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Day
5 World Environment Day (UNEP)
8 World Oceans Day
22 the 40th anniversary, debris burns on the Cuyahoga River, Ohio
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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
America is shifting to a "green culture" where all 300 million citizens are embracing the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. "Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices.
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