Human Health
 Asthma
Learn about asthma and upper respiratory illnesses.
 Chemical Contamination in Fish software
This downloadable program explains how chemical pollutants can collect in fish, and what people who catch and eat them should know.
 Ground Water Primer
If you have any questions about ground water and what you can do to help protect it, chances are you'll find an answer here.
 Help! It's a Roach!
Is your family bugged by roaches? You're not alone. Although people may think roaches like dirty places, even the cleanest homes can have them.
 Indoor Air software
This downloadable program lets you tour a building to learn about the sources, health effects, and prevention of indoor air problems.
 Learn About Chemicals Around Your House
There are many household products used around your home. What do you know about them?
 Mercury
Information about mercury, its health effects, studies, and what you can do.
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Games, puzzles, art, and more -- all about science, the environment, and environmental careers.

Radiation Protection
All about radiation: what it is, what it does, where to find it, and more!

 Sunwise
Do you know how to protect yourself from the sun? Here's what to do and why it's important.
 The Inside Story
Questions about indoor air quality? This page provides basic facts about pollutants found inside our buildings and homes.
 The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act
A clearly written guide to the Federal law that helps protect the air we breathe.
 Water on Tap: What You Need to Know
Where does your drinking water come from? How is it treated? How do you protect it? This is the place to get the answers to these and other drinking-water questions.
 What is a Pesticide?
This page includes a definition of what a pesticide is as well as examples of common pesticides that can be found around the house.

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