Learn the Issues
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Financing
This page describes the various financing options and strategies available to build a renewable energy project.
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What about mold in large buildings?
EPA has a number of resources available: Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers - Appendix C - Moisture, Mold and Mildew Read the publication " Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Read the publication, "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home" Una…
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Formaldehyde's Impact on Indoor Air Quality
Formaldehyde is an important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain other natural processes.
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Lead's Impact on Indoor Air Quality
Lead has long been recognized as a harmful environmental pollutant. There are many ways in which humans are exposed to lead: through air, drinking water, food, contaminated soil, deteriorating paint, and dust.
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Spotlight on the Tribal Indoor Air Quality Summit Workgroup in Midwest Region 5
The Tribal IAQ Summit Workgroup uses a collaborative approach to increase the impact of tribes’ efforts to manage indoor air quality and improve community health for tribes in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
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Sources of Combustion Products
In addition to environmental tobacco smoke, other sources of combustion products are unvented kerosene and gas space heaters, woodstoves, fireplaces, and gas stoves. The major pollutants released are carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particles.
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Health, Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
Climate change is becoming a driving force for improving energy efficiency because saving energy can help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. However, it is important to balance energy saving measures with ventilation...
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Bois Forte Indoor Air Quality Program
The Bois Forte Indoor Air Quality Program acted swiftly and aggressively to tackle mold and moisture problems in its community members’ homes after several residents became ill as a result of environmental exposures.
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Learn About Indoor Air Quality in Tribes
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term used to describe the level of air pollution in homes and other indoor spaces. Indoor air pollutants are chemical, physical, or biological pollutants.
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Information about Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Wastes
Explanation of what is a hazardous waste, why are hazardous wastes shipped internationally, and how U.S. imports and exports are managed
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New International Requirements for the Export and Import of Plastic Recyclables and Waste
n May 2019, 187 countries decided to significantly restrict international trade in plastic scrap (recyclables) and waste to help address the improper disposal of plastic waste and reduce its leakage into the environment.
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Clean Water Indian Set-Aside Grant Program Annual Reports
Annual reports for the Clean Water Indian Set-Aside Grant Program.
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A Best Practices Guide to Talking to your Customers about Chronic Contaminants in Drinking Water
This fact sheet will help you understand the importance of communicating with the public about chronic contaminants - both regulated and unregulated. It also describes effective strategies for getting your message out.
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A Best Practices Guide to Talking to Your Decision Makers
This document goes over the roles of local individuals and grounds, how to effectively communicate with decision makers and the importance of having a good relationship with them.
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National Pretreatment Program Publications
National Pretreatment Program events, training and publications.
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Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
This page contains information about a grants program funded by EPA Urban Waters and sponsored by the Urban Waters Federal Partnership. This page is for 2019 grants.
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Start Saving
One of the simplest ways to save both water and energy is to install water-efficient products. WaterSense labeled products not only save water, but can help reduce your energy bills.
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Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Regulations Frequent Questions
Frequent questions about; Oil Spills Prevention and Preparedness Regulations
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Outdoors
WaterSense outdoors - how to design water efficient landscapes and water without waste
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TSCA Work Plan Chemicals
The Work Plan Chemicals Program is part of EPA’s comprehensive approach to enhance the Agency’s existing chemicals management program.