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What does mold smell like?
Some compounds produced by molds have strong smells and are volatile and quickly released into the air. These compounds are known as microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs). Because mVOCs often have strong or unpleasant odors, they can be the source of the "moldy odor" or musty smell frequently associated with…
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Interactive Version of the Gasoline Vehicle Label
Interactive gasoline vehicle fuel economy label displays and details.
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What is mold?
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet…
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Interactive Version of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Label
Interactive version of the plug-in hybrid vehicle electricity-gasoline fuel economy label displays and details.
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Why is mold growing in my home?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and…
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Ten Things You Should Know about Mold
Learn about the top ten things to know about mold in your home, as well as the affect it could have on your health
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NIOSH Guidance: Preventing Occupational Respiratory Disease from Exposures Caused by Dampness in Office Buildings, Schools, and Other Nonindustrial Buildings
This NIOSH guidance includes a building inspection checklist and may be of interest to people working in office buildings, schools and other nonindustrial buildings.
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Transportation, Air Pollution and Climate Change
Learn how emissions reductions, advancements in fuels and fuel economy, and working with industry to find solutions to air pollution problems benefit human and environmental health, create consumer savings and are cost effective.
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State and Local Transportation Resources
This web area is designed to provide resources to state and local governments and their citizens about transportation and air quality.
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EPA Orders Construction Company to Comply with Clean Water Act in St. Croix, USVI
AO for Chitolie. St. Croix, USVI.
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Black Carbon Diesel Initiative in the Russian Arctic
Mobile and stationary diesel engines are among the largest sources of black carbon emissions in the Arctic. To address this challenge, EPA is leading the Black Carbon Diesel Initiative under the Arctic Black Carbon Initiative (ABCI).
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Should I test or sample for mold in my home using the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index, or ERMI?
No. The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index, or ERMI, developed by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency researchers, is a research tool and is not recommended for use except as a research tool. For more information, see EPA's Office of Research and Development Fact Sheet: The Environmental Relative Moldiness Index: A Research Tool…
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Text Version of the Mold House Tour
Get a quick glimpse of some of the most important ways to protect your home from mold by touring the Mold House. Room-by-room, you'll learn about the key problem areas and how to address them.
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 6
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Mold
Learn about mold and how to control it in the indoor environment.There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
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Mobile Source Pollution and Related Health Effects
This site provides information on the health effects of air toxics from vehicles to both groups and individuals looking to further their subject knowledge, learn about EPA’s role in reducing air toxics, and find out how individuals can play a role.
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IAQ in Schools Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Asthma FAQs Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) FAQs Indoor airPLUS FAQs Mold FAQs Radon FAQs Search frequent questions for immediate answers to the most common questions or send a question to our customer care team. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Schools What about radon in schools? What about…
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How does indoor air quality in schools affect asthma?
Asthma triggers can be found at school. An indoor air quality (IAQ) management program can reduce the pollutants, irritants, and triggers and help provide a healthier school for students and staff. There are many steps that a school district can take to reduce asthma triggers, such as: Have an IAQ…
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What special training do I need to use IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit?
Nearly all of the activities can be successfully completed without any specialized training or tools. One of the activities, the measurement of the amount of outdoor air being supplied indoors, requires an airflow measurement device such as a flow hood or pitot tube. The Action Kit provides basic information on…