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Environmental Health Answers
Links to information about a variety of environmental health issues that the general public may encounter daily. Answers are given to questions about a variety of environmental health topics relatin... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
FAQ -Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responds to questions about indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools and IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A to Z : 26 Diseases You Can Get from Your Environment
This consumer health education publication discusses some diseases that are related to your environment -- from A to Z -- and some ideas for preventing and/or managing those diseases.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
A to Z Game!
Use a letter of the alphabet on this game form and type in a health problem that begins with that letter that the NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) might be studying.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
About Chemicals Around Your House
Play this game and learn more about pesticides and other chemicals around the home. To take the house tour, just pick a room -- kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, cellar or garage -- and find t... Details >
Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances/EPA
Air
Find out more about what causes air pollution and how you can help prevent it! The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) works with people to improve air quality and prevent pollution.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Air Quality Index: A Guide to Air Quality and Your Health
This booklet defines the AQI (Air Quality Index) and how it is used to obtain air quality information. Information about the possible health effects of major air pollutants at various levels are inclu... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
AIRData
Browse this site for access to air pollution data for the entire United States. Information available includes the highest ozone level measured in your state last year; location of air pollution monit... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
AIRNOW
Maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this web site provides users with air pollution data in a visual format; information about the public health and environmental effects of a... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality
This health information brochure provides information about the causes of indoor air pollution and the health problems associated with it. Addresses both health care professionals and consumers.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Asbestos Facts
Answers to questions about asbestos -- its sources and health effects, the problems associated with those health effects, and the available solutions.... Details >
American Lung Association
Asian American & Pacific Islander Initiative (EPA)
This web site is part of EPA's efforts to strengthen its relationships with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and better serve the nation's growing AAPI community. ... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Bash the Toxic Waste Bugs!
Spot and bash the Toxic Waste Bugs on this page. This is a game of speed The game speed increases as the game continues.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Basic Facts - Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)/EPA
Links to information and resources related to the programs administered by the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), an agency of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Blue Thumb Word Scramble
Solve this word game and see how much you know about water. You can link to other great games and fun activities on that can help you learn more about drinking water.... Details >
Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Brainteasers & Riddles!, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Get hundreds of brainteasers and riddles about the environment and health for kids to solve. First check out the links to the human brain, the 3D video tour of the Brain's Inner Workings, and the Br... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Brownfields Initiative - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The purpose of this initiative is to "empower States, communities, and other stakeholders in economic development to work together in a timely manner to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainab... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Catalog of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications
This catalog lists hazardous and solid waste documents released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Solid Waste (OSW). This is a select list of publications that are frequently req... Details >
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page
Also available in: Spanish
The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) responds to inquiries from the general public and health care professionals on research conducted by the CDC in the areas of environmental health, infe... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Childhood lead poisoning remains a major preventable environmental health problem in the United States. The goal of CDC is to eliminate childhood lead poisoning as a major public health problem. Achie... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Children's Environmental Yearbook - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This book contains the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) current actions to protect children from environmental hazards. It contains the latest information on the unique threats that enviro... Details >
Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Children's Health and Potential Environmental Hazards
This searchable database of publications and articles includes examples of potential environmental hazards that may be of interest to parents, researchers, and/or have been covered by the media. The l... Details >
Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety
This publication has been developed to help consumers understand what steps to take to control pest in and around your home; what alternatives to chemical pesticides are available, including pest prev... Details >
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Combustion Pollutants
This consumer health information fact sheet provides a description of combustion pollutants from indoor and outdoor sources; the health effects of these pollutants; and discusses solution to the probl... Details >
American Lung Association
Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource (CEDR), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
CEDR provides public access to health and exposure data concerning DOE installations. Most of the data are from epidemiologic studies conducted by DOE-funded researchers as part of the DOE Worker Heal... Details >
U.S. Department of Energy
Concerned Citizens Home Page - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Visit this site to become familiar with environmental issues and potential environmental and human health risks caused by pollution. Learn how you, your family, and your community can protect the envi... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Concerned Citizens: Information for Communities
The information on this site is designed to raise public awareness about the water in their community and encourage involvement in water quality issues. Includes Information on watersheds, water qual... Details >
Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Concerned Citizens: Solid and Hazardous Waste Issues
Consumers can browse this site to learn about solid waste and solid waste management around the home and in the community. Includes information on recycling; disposal tips for home health care, yard ... Details >
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Copper & The Environment
Links to articles that discuss how copper interacts with the environment in a variety of common applications . . . from plumbing to heat efficiency.... Details >
Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
Curriculum: Human Health
These lesson plans focus on environmental health in the home and at school.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Curriculum: Waste and Recycling
Curricula about environmental issues including the EPA's Superfund, recycling, and pollution prevention.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Curriculum: Water
Curricula about watersheds, marine sanctuaries, wetlands, ground water, pollution, and acid rain, among others.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dumptown Game at EPA
In this game you become Dumptown's new City Manager whose job is to encourage the citizens to recycle, reduce waste, and clean up the town. You have 10 programs to work with. See how well you do.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program (EMF RAPID)
This five-year effort was designed to improve our understanding of the potential adverse health effects of exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) EMF, especially those produced by the generation, t... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
EnviroMapper
This interactive web site allows users to view and query several types of environmental information, including drinking water, toxic and air releases, hazardous waste, water discharge permits, and Sup... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental and Occupational Health Resources
A comprehensive listing of online resources on issues relating to environmental health and occupational health. This list is maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.... Details >
American Public Health Association
Environmental Emergencies: Whom to Notify and How to be Prepared
Environmental emergencies may occur from transportation accidents, events at chemical or other facilities using or manufacturing chemicals, or as a result of natural or man-made disaster events. This ... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Fact Sheets and Pamphlets
These online publications provide information for both the lay person and the professional on environmental hazards and issues.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Environmental Genome Project Home Page
This project will be a multi-disciplinary, collaborative effort, involving several other NIH institutes as well as the Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal agencies. The two major goals of the... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Environmental Health & Safety Resources
Links to Internet sites on environmental-occupational health, safety, and risk management topics. This page is maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Environmental Health, ... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
Environmental Health Web Resources (Information Center Bookmarks)
The ATSDR Information Center provides scientific, management, and technical information support to ATSDR and its constituents. This list of links was developed to assist ATSDR staff in locating resou... Details >
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Environmental Protection Agency Home Page
Also available in: Spanish
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment--air, water, and land. Through its web sites and Information Resources... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Violations
This site presents information about activities that are considered environmental violations; the difference between environmental violations and environmental emergencies; where to report a suspected... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Information Sources
Environmental Protection Agency information sources such as hotlines and clearinghouses, publications, and libraries are links on this page.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Publications Search
Use this search engine to search for EPA publications by document number, title, or keyword. Search returns include a brief abstract, URL, and information about the document format type -- HTML or pdf... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Student Center
This web was designed for middle and high school students. Users can search for background information on a wide variety of environmental issues including conservation, ecosystems, water, air, waste a... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA's Environmental Education Center
Contains a collection of resources that teachers can use to teach environmental issues. Included are listings of curriculum resources and activities, community service projects, grants, workshops and... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Explorer's Club
There are games, pictures, stories and other activities on this site for kids ages 5 to 12. Kids learn how to keep the environment safe while having fun.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Explorers' Club Art Room
Kids are invited to express their ideas of the environment in color or paint and submit their work to the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). There are other activities on this page too.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Explorers' Club Game Room
Interactive games for kids to have fun while learning about the environment.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FAQ - About Environmental Health Issues from EPA
This page links to a collection of frequently asked questions about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various environmental topics. Includes drinking water; wetlands, oceans and watershe... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FAQ - About Global Warming
These pages address the most frequently asked questions about the science of global warming and the changing climate. Answers are based on the assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Cha... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FAQ - About the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
This site provides answers to some of the most common questions that are asked via EPA's web site. If you don't find the information that you are looking for in this FAQ, then you can submit a request... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Formaldehyde Patient Information
The information provided here specifically addresses those persons who may have suffered exposure to formaldehyde gas or solution (formalin). It is an excerpt from the ATSDR Medical Management Guideli... Details >
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Games and Surprises
Hidden pictures, hidden words, games, tricks and surprises! All designed to give kids a good time and make them more aware of the environment.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Garbage and Recycling
This page is for children ages 5 to 12. Learn new ways to use things around the house so you make less garbage to throw away. Get ideas for starting a recycling club at school or in your community.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Global Climate Change
Reports, events, databases, publications and statistics concerning climate changes -- temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, and wind. Links to other related sites with worldwide natura... Details >
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Global Health Odyssey: Hazardous Waste
An online museum exhibit for students. Select areas in the photo to learn more about hazardous waste sites as well as link to brainteasers, riddles, jokes, and games about the environment.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Global Health Odyssey: Mini Tour for Kids
Children are introduced to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), its agency's and partners. CDC programs and activities for protecting the health of people from disease, injury and dis... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Global Warming Glossary
An alphabetical listing of terms most commonly used in discussions about global warming or climate change, and their definitions. This site also links users to a listing of related references.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Global Warming Kids Site
Kids learn about climate, global warming and other environmental changes that affect the weather, and why it is important for scientists to gather evidence about climate.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Global Warming Site: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This site provides information -- current news, articles, reports, FAQ's, glossary of climate terms -- on issues of climate change and global warming useful to communities, individuals, business, pub... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Global Warming: We Can Make a Difference!
This article presents a definition of global warming and discusses some things kids can do to reduce global warming and preserve the environment.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Global Warming: What It Is
Written for children, this article explains global warming, the greenhouse effect and climate change.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
GLOBE Program
GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program.... Details >
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Glossary of Terms - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ASTDR)
A list of terms commonly used by the ASTDR in relation to its services, programs and activities, and their definitions.... Details >
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hazardous Substance Release/Health Effects Database
The Hazardous Substance Release/Health Effects Database (HAZDAT) is a scientific and administrative database developed to provide access to information on the release of hazardous substances, toxins, ... Details >
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hazardous Waste Sites and Children's Health Risks
Children who live near hazardous waste sites often have greater exposures, greater potential for health problems, and less ability to avoid hazards. ATSDR has created this special home page to highli... Details >
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health & Science Careers . . . Interesting, Fun, & Rewarding!
For children who would like a career in environmental health science and research. Microbiologist, growth biologist, wetlands ecologist, lung doctor and environmental analyst are some of the fields di... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Health Effects Notebook for Hazardous Air Pollutants
This site contains a listing of fact sheets that describe the effects on human health of substances that are defined as hazardous by the 1990 amendments of the Clean Air Act. These substances include ... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
HealtheHome Quiz
For personalized help identifying and eliminating household risks, take this 20-minute quiz.... Details >
Children's Health Environmental Coalition
HEY, KIDS! -- Facts About Toxic Chemicals and the Environment
This interactive web site is designed to educate children about toxic chemicals and the environment. The site provides links to other government and non-government sites of similar interest.... Details >
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HRSA Publications, Resources, and Referrals
A selection of publications available from the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professions (BHP). Select a topic to find the publications available.... Details >
Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Improving Indoor Air Quality
This consumer information brochure discusses three basic strategies to improving indoor air quality: source control, improved ventilation, and air cleaners.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Indoor Air Quality
Visitors this page can link to information about indoor air pollution and its associated health risks. Includes publications, hotlines and related resources.... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Indoor Air Quality Publications
Also available in: Spanish
A list of publications available online and through the Indoor Air Quality Clearinghouse. Topics include radon, indoor air cleaning devices, indoor air pollution, indoor air quality issues associated ... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Collection Rule (ICR) Data
Data collected under the Information Collection Rule (ICR) -- a national research project to support development of national drinking water standards which protect public health -- available online. U... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Search the IRIS data base for current information about the adverse health effects to humans that may result from exposure to various substances found in the environment.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
K-12 Environmental Science Education Page
NIEHS's K-12 environmental health science education programs rely on a partnership of students, teachers, parents, scientists and public and private industry working together for science education ref... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
KIDS' Page! -- Alternative Fuel Cars
This children's page was designed to allow users to have fun while learning about alternative fuel cars and how they can help reduce air pollution. A story about an electric car and a coloring book ab... Details >
General Government Agency
Kids' Page, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
This web site is designed to make learning fun for children. Kids can test their skills and knowledge about the environment and at the same time have some fun alone or with friends. Includes games, pu... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Kids' Page: Laugh With Us!
Have a good laugh at a funny science-related joke. This page is one of some learning sites for children from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Others include brainteasers & ridd... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Kids' Pages (Spanish), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
This web site from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences uses games and activities in Spanish to promote environmental health to Spanish-speaking children.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
KidzZone Games and Quizzes
Fun things to do to find out more about energy and matter. Test your math and science skills; explore the universe; make a solar oven; and much more.... Details >
U.S. Department of Energy
KidzZone Science Room
Check out this site if you are interested in science and the environment. This list of great science and energy web sites will expand your mind and give you something fun to do after school.... Details >
U.S. Department of Energy
Know Your Watershed
Links to information, resources, reports and events related to conservation technologies and watersheds. Includes fact/tip sheets, FAQs, state watershed contacts, locate a watershed, related sites and... Details >
Conservation Technology Information Center
Marshall Islands Program
This site intends to be a useful resource for the people and the government of the Marshall Islands for information regarding exposure to radioactive fallout and its effects on the environment and hea... Details >
U.S. Department of Energy
Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures: Patient Information (FAQs)
Emergency response guidelines to help health care personnel to effectively decontaminate patients, protect themselves and others from contamination, communicate with other involved personnel, efficien... Details >
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Medicine for the Layman: Environment and Disease
This publication on environment and disease is one of several adapted from the lecture series-Medicine for the Layman. This series is designed to provided an opportunity for people to learn more abou... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Music! It's Really Good for You
This sing-along section is one of several NIEHS' Kids Pages where children can learn about health and the environment. Select a song category or view all songs alphabetically by title.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page
Also available in: Spanish
The mission of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, birth defects, disability, and death resulting from i... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Publications and Information (NCEPI)
Visitors to the NCEPI site can browse the National EPA Publications Catalog, order documents or see what's new. There are over 5000 EPA publications available in hardcopy and multimedia product, free ... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Also available in: Spanish
Human health and human disease result from three interactive elements: environmental factors, individual susceptibility and age. The mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Sciences Teacher Support
Environmental Health Sciences Materials targeted to grade levels K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 ... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
The first report to provides data on actual levels of chemicals in humans, this report is expected to be an important new research tool that will provide better information on levels of exposure to en... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Safety Council's Environmental Health Center
This web site provides information on evironmental health issues, including radon, electronic products recycling, climate change reporting, and hazardous materials.... Details >
National Safety Council
Natural Inquirer Kids' Corner
The Natural Inquirer is a science education resource journal targeting kids from grade 5 and older. Here kids can learn about the environment.... Details >
U.S. Department of Agriculture
NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) K-12 Initiatives
The goal of this program is to organize teacher enhancement activities, that will ultimately enhance students' comprehension of and interest in environmental health sciences. The information at this s... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
This page outlines the goals and objectives of the Office of Lead Hazard Control, including grant program operation, development of lead-based paint regulations, technical assistance, evaluation of ha... Details >
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
There are many health risks associated with pesticides and toxic substances. This site provides links to information on the health hazards associated with these substances and prevention measures that... Details >
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oil Spill Program: Experimentation
These learning center materials about oil spills feature experiments for grade school, middle school, and high school children.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Oil Spills and Hazardous Chemical Accidents (Especially for Kids)
This web site is designed for students who would like to learn more about oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents in the ocean that affect marine life. Links to other agencies that provide relate... Details >
Office of Response and Restoration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ozone: Good Up High, Bad Nearby
This consumer health information brochure answers questions about ozone gas, its benefits and dangers. It describes "good" ozone and "bad" ozone and discusses what is being done about depletion of "go... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Planet Protectors Club
At this site children are encouraged by the Office of Solid Waste to join the "planet protector club" and help protect their environment. In addition, this interactive web site uses educational games... Details >
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publications of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page lists entry points for publications from CDC by major centers and offices.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publications: Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)/EPA
Online documents and reports on air quality trends, acid rain, indoor air, ozone depletion, pollution prevention, and toxic air pollutants.... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Questions and Answers About Asbestos Exposure
Answers to consumers' questions about asbestos exposure and the health risks, including lung cancer risks, from long- and short term exposure.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Questions and Answers about Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)
This booklet provides some answers to common questions about the possible health effects of EMFs. It defines some basic electrical terms, describes EMFs, and discusses recent scientific studies. The d... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Radioactive Waste
This site is maintained by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and provides information about high- and low-level radioactive waste disposals. Links also to other hazardous waste information.... Details >
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Radon-Specific Indoor Air Quality Publications
An index of documents/brochures/guides about radon and radon-related health issues accessible online and through government clearinghouses. Information is available for consumers and health care profe... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Recycle City
This educational Web site is designed to assist children in learning how to reduce waste, make the environment better and have fun at the same time. This is a project of the U.S. Environmental Protect... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Referable Physicians--American Academy of Environmental Medicine
Referable physicians are members of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine who have successfully completed the Core Curriculum consisting of four Instructional Courses. The designation of Fell... Details >
American Academy of Environmental Medicine
Save Our Species Coloring Book
Print any page from the picture book or the whole picture book and color. This coloring book is about 21 plants and animals in the United States that can disappear from the earth if we don't do somet... Details >
Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances/EPA
Save Our Species Poster
Select and click on any plant or animal in the poster to learn about them and why they are disappearing from the earth. Include the bald eagle, blue butterfly, the black lace cactus and more.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Science, Environment, & Health Word Scrambles!
If you are a kid who likes science you would enjoy this word scramble game. Unscramble the science and health words on this page, or link to other science word games.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Sources of Information on Indoor Air Quality - Asbestos in Your Home
A consumer health information brochure that provides basic facts about asbestos in the home and ways to reduce exposure and minimize the adverse health effects to your family.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sources of Information on Indoor Air Quality: Lead
This consumer health information fact sheet discusses lead as an indoor air pollutant -- the health effects of exposure; sources within the home or workplace; and tips to reduce exposure. The document... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Spelling Bee
Try this environmental health science spelling "bee". Choose a box and type in the missing letter to finish the word. Get the right answer online. You can get to other spelling games from this page.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
State and Local Government Health Links
Links to state environmental health and issues resources, organizations and advocacy groups.... Details >
Council of State Governments
State Departments of Environmental Protection
This site links users to state departments of environmental protection. Select from the alphabetical listing for the state department of your choice.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Superfund Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Congress established the Superfund Program in 1980 to eliminate the health and environmental threats posed by hazardous waste sites. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the Supe... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Surf Your Watershed
Surf Your Watershed is a service to help you locate, use, and share environmental information on your watershed or community.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Terms of Environment
Visit this site for a glossary of terms most commonly associated with environmental health and issues from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Consumer's Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste
This booklet describes how people can help solve a growing problem of garbage by making environmentally aware decisions about everyday things like shopping and caring for the lawn.... Details >
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Copper Page
Information for the general public about copper -- copper mining, copper consumption, and general trends in copper usage; articles about copper interaction with the environment; publications; news and... Details >
Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction
The Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction CERHR web site is your resource for the latest information about potentially hazardous effects of chemicals on human reproduction and devel... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
The Ultraviolet Index - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This site provides links to information on ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the dangers of overexposure to sunlight and advice about sun protection.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Water Cycle at Work
Information to increase children's awareness about water and the environment. The water cycle is one of a few web pages of games and activities for kids put together by the Office of Water to help chi... Details >
Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tips to Protect Children from Environmental Threats
Advice for parents and caregivers about steps they can take to protect children's environmental health. The topics addressed include indoor air pollution, lead poisoning, carbon monoxide poising, sun ... Details >
Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tox Town: An Interactive Guide to Commonly Encountered Toxic Substances
Tox Town is designed to give you information on everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals, non-technical descriptions of chemicals, links to selected, authoritative chemical information ... Details >
National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Toxic Waste River Rafting Game!
This interactive educational game is intended to educate children about toxic waste health hazards and the importance of keeping our waters clean and drinkable. Take a tube ride down a "toxic waste" r... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Toxics Release Inventory: Community Right-to-Know
Visit this site for information about toxic chemicals that are being used, manufactured, treated, transported, or released into the environment. This data can be used by consumers, businesses, and gov... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Toxin Bugs!
The object of this game is to try to beat the toxins! The "red bugs" in this game are the good guys and the green bugs might be environmental toxins (poisons) that are chasing them.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Tribal Environmental and Natural Resource Assistance Handbook
The handbook is intended to provide a central location for federal sources of both technical and financial assistance available to Tribes for environmental management.... Details >
American Indian Environmental Office, Office of Water/EPA
U.S. Vietnam Cooperative Research Program
US-Vietnam Cooperative Research Program Relating To Health And Environmental Aspects Of Exposure To Dioxin And Related Compounds In Vietnam ... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
UV Radiation Crossword Puzzle
Do this crossword puzzle and see how much you know about UV radiation and how it effects our environment.... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Waste No Words
A crossword puzzle for kids that uses words associated with garbage, recycling and the environment.... Details >
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Web Search Page, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
This search engine provides access to a wide variety of information related to the environment and environmental sciences. Includes information on toxic substances, environmental diseases, environmen... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
What's WRONG With This Picture?!?
A picture quiz that allows children to identify environmental safety hazards. This is one of several pages designed by the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) to help increase children's aware... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
You & Your Environment
You & Your Environment is an interactive web site designed to educate children about the environment -- the air, water and land. This site presents a fun way for children to "explore" their environmen... Details >
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
YouthCaN
YouthCaN (Youth Communicating and Networking) is a youth-directed conference that explores environmental issues and uses telecommunications to develop cooperative projects, access information, and sus... Details >
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