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  • EPA and National Urban League Kick Off Children's Health Month by Joining Forces To Protect Children from Environmental Health Risks
    On September 29, 2004, EPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Urban League to work together on protecting children in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities from environmental health risks. Children in these communities may be disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. Each October, EPA commemorates Children's Health Month, which is designed to increase public awareness and provide tools that the general public, health care providers, environmental professionals and businesses can use to help protect children from environmental health risks. Learn more about the EPA and National Urban League partnership or download the Memorandum of Understanding (PDF/687K).


  • EPA Launches First Annual Children’s Environmental Health Awards
    Cover  of  the  Award  ApplicationTo raise awareness and highlight the importance of protecting children from environmental risks, EPA is pleased to announce the launch of its first annual children’s environmental health awards. These awards are designed to recognize and highlight the exemplary achievements of organizations or individuals who have demonstrated a level of commitment and leadership in protecting children from environmental risks.

    We encourage you to apply for these awards to earn your organization recognition for their commitment to protecting children from environmental hazards and for setting a good example for others to follow.

    Download the awards description and application (PDF/769K)!

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  • A settlement with Toyota Motor Corporation is providing $20 million to school districts for filters and ultra-low sulfur fuel for their school bus fleets. Districts can get up to $750,000 to retrofit their school bus fleets. School districts ONLY can apply. School districts in nonattainment areas for particulate or ozone will have first priority. For more information, visit www.cleanbusesforkids.com Exit  Disclaimer.


  • Toxicity and Exposure Assessment for Children's Health (TEACH) is an EPA project that complements existing information on health risks to children from exposure to chemicals in the environment. TEACH consolidates children's health information from scientific literature and improves access to that information through an interactive Web site. The Web site includes a searchable database and Chemical Summary Forms.


  • The EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Regulatory Enforcement dedicated the September 2004 issue of "Enforcement; Alert" (PDF) to the protection of children from exposure to asbestos at school. To learn more, call the Toxic Substances Control Act Assistance Information Service at (202) 554-1404 or the Asbestos Ombudsman at (800) 368-5888.


  • PRODUCT RECALL: TOY JEWELRY SOLD IN VENDING MACHINES. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and four companies are alerting consumers to the recall of 150 million toy bracelets, rings, and necklaces that have been sold nationwide in vending machines over the last 18 months for 25 to 75 cents. The jewelry includes gold or silver colored rings, necklaces with black cords or that are gold or silver colored, and bracelets with medallions or fake stones. Consumers should throw the jewelry away because many of them contain dangerous amounts of lead. For more information and pictures, see www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pre rel/prhtml04/04174.html Exit  
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  • A new Children's Environmental Health Center at Harvard School of Public Health will develop an integrated approach to the study of the mixture of toxic metals at the Tar Creek Superfund Site in Oklahoma and their potential effects on the neurological, behavioral, and mental development of children living in the area. For more information, visit: www.nih.gov/news/pr/jul2004/nie hs-07.htm Exit  Disclaimer.


  • EPA supported the WHO effort to create "Inheriting the World: the Atlas of Children's Health and Environment Exit  Disclaimer" launched at the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health in Budapest.



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