Learn the Issues
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Massachusetts Brownfields Funding History
Allocation of Brownfields funding for Massachusetts communities.
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Mold Course Chapter 8:
This chapter focuses on communicating with building occupants regarding mold remediation
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Maine Brownfields Funding History
Allocation of Brownfields funding for Maine communities.
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Mold Course Chapter 3:
This part of the mold course contains lessons on finding mold, equipment needed, and sampling mold
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Mold Course Chapter 7:
This chapter includes lessons on fixing water problems and bioaerosol sampling
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Mold Course Chapter 6:
This chapter includes lessons on containing mold and personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Mold Course Chapter 5:
This chapter has lessons on remediating large areas of mold contamination, HVAC systems and confined spaces.
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Funding History for Brownfields and Land Revitalization in New England
EPA's Brownfields Programs provide funding and technical assistance to local, tribal, and state entities to assess, safely clean, and sustainably reuse brownfields.
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Mold Course Chapter 4:
This section of the mold contains information on drying areas to prevent mold and information on mold remediation.
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Mold Course Chapter 2:
This chapter provides information on mold growth, and moisture, humidity, and ventilation problems that can cause molds to grow in your building.
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Mold Course Chapter 1:
This chapter provides an introduction on molds, including health effects of inhaling mold, using biocides, and what they need to grow.
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Lead Regulations
This page describes EPA regulations relating to lead-based paint and other lead hazards.
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What can I do about secondhand smoke/aerosol exposure coming from my neighbor's apartment?
EPA suggests that you: Read your rental lease or condominium agreement carefully to determine whether there is a policy that may address secondhand smoke/aerosol in your building. You may wish to consider consulting a legal professional or center to determine your rights and/or the landlord’s ability to ban smoking/vaping in…
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Can EPA ban smoking/vaping or otherwise limit secondhand exposure?
EPA does not have an authority to regulate smoking/vaping. Read more about Secondhand Smoke/Aerosol .
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What's the difference between secondhand tobacco smoke and environmental tobacco smoke?
Secondhand tobacco smoke, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and passive smoking are terms that mean the same thing -- exposure to smoke given off by tobacco products and the smoke exhaled by a smoker. Read more about Secondhand Smoke .
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How long do the harmful elements of secondhand smoke/aerosol linger indoors?
The types of chemicals released into the air when people smoke and the length of time these chemicals may linger indoors depends on several product and building factors, including type of product used, how much is used, how long it is used, the room size, amount of ventilation in the…
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Is outdoor exposure to secondhand smoke/aerosol comparable to indoors?
The difference in exposure to secondhand smoke/aerosol indoors and outdoors is that indoors the concentration of the harmful chemicals, compounds, and particles released from the product or exhaled by the smoker/vaper may build up and/or stay in the enclosed space for longer periods of time, which means persons near the…
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What is EPA's position on children's exposure to secondhand smoke/aerosol?
EPA encourages that smoking and vaping be prohibited near all children and in any indoor space that children may use or occupy, including homes and cars. The U.S. Surgeon General has found that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke and exposure increases the health risks…
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Who has the authority to ban or limit exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke?
Executive Order 13058, "Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace," bans smoking in most federal facilities and spaces. In addition, several state and local governments have passed legislation or instituted regulations to ban smoking in many workplaces and public places such as…
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Smoke from Residential Wood Burning
Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine, microscopic particles produced when wood and other organic matter burn. The biggest health threat from wood smoke comes from fine particles (also called particulate matter).