Learn the Issues
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Climate Change, Indoor Environment and Health
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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Energy Savings Plus Health Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Multifamily Renovations
Remodeling or renovating an existing multifamily building not only has the potential to release pollutants into the home; it is also an opportunity to make changes that will improve the indoor air quality in your home.
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Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Viruses in Public Indoor Spaces
EPA recommends multifaceted, layered approach to reduce the risk of indoor airborne transmission of COVID-19.
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Overview of the Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study
The Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) study was conducted over a five-year period from 1994-1998, to characterize determinants of indoor air quality (IAQ) and occupant perceptions in representative public and commercial office buildings.
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Methodology for the Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study
Between 1994 and 1998, data and samples were collected in each of 100 office buildings using a Standardized Protocol over a one-week period during either the summer or winter season.
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Air Sensor Technology and Indoor Air Quality
Air pollutant sensors have different ways of detecting gases and particles in the air. Learn the facts on air pollutant sensors!
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Region 6 (South Central) Indoor Air Quality
Find information about local resources relating to Indoor Air Quality and EPA Region 6.
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Environmental Education (EE)
Environmental education increases public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues or problems.
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Flood Cleanup to Protect Indoor Air and Your Health
During a flood cleanup, the indoor air quality in your home or office may appear to be the least of your problems. However, failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks.
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Dusty The Asthma Goldfish and His Asthma Triggers Funbook
This educational activity book helps children learn more about asthma triggers. EPA 402-F-04-008
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Asthma Awareness
May is Asthma Awareness Month. EPA promotes international, national and local Asthma Awareness Month activities to increase public understanding of asthma and environmental asthma triggers.
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Public Service Announcements and Multimedia Resources for Asthma
EPA is committed to raising public awareness of asthma and environmental factors that can affect asthma.
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Learn about Asthma
Resources for basic information about asthma.
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Manage Environmental Asthma Triggers
Provides asthma resources and guidance for health care professionals and others working to improve asthma.
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Take Action on Asthma
Resources related to EPA efforts to educate the public about asthma.
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Biological Pollutants Impact Indoor Air Quality Infographic
An infographic provides examples of common biological pollutants found indoors.
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UIC Permits in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits in EPA's Pacific Southwest, Region 9.
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OPA-09-2023-0009: Penny Newman Grain Company; Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order
Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order in the Matter of Penny Newman Grain Company, 2691 S. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725. Docket No. OPA-09-2023-0009.
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Air Quality
An assessment of fine particulate air pollution in the Salish Sea airshed. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.
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Shellfish Harvesting
An assessment of shellfish harvesting beaches in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.