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EPA Reports and Factsheets
This information will help you learn more about the research that is being done to date to further the Aging Initiative including a summary of EPA projects or supported projects and various fact sheets and reports developed by EPA. EPA Reports, Factsheets and PresentationsHere you will find a collection of reports and fact sheets issued by the EPA or its grantees on various topics related to the environment, aging and health. The reports are organized by topic in alphabetical order and have been identified as either general or technical in nature. To Order EPA publications: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, available as a free download, to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more about PDF, and for a link to the free Acrobat Reader. Presentations at annual conferencesAging Initiative Fact Sheets - Series of Informative Fact Sheets for Older Adults and Family Caregivers
Air PollutantsCOPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder and Asthma TriggersIndoor AirOutdoor AirAir QualityOzoneParticulate MatterWaterDisinfection byproductsMicrobial PathogensVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)PesticidesGeneralIntegrated Pest Management, (IPM) - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. The IPM approach can be applied to both agricultural and non-agricultural settings, such as the home, garden, and workplace. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options including, but not limited to, the judicious use of pesticides. In contrast, organic food production applies many of the same concepts as IPM but limits the use of pesticides to those that are produced from natural sources, as opposed to synthetic chemicals. Dioxins
Heavy MetalsLeadLead - How Lead Affects the Way We Live & Breathe. Levels of the pollutant - "lead" - in the air have decreased dramatically since 1978, primarily due to reductions in emissions from cars and trucks. Today, metal processing plants are generally responsible for most of the lead in the air. Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Lead: What You Can do to Protect Your Family MercuryMercury is a naturally occurring element that is present throughout the environment. Human activity can release some of that mercury into the air, water and soil. In the U.S., coal-fired power plants are the biggest source of mercury emissions to the air. Mercury concentrations in air are usually low and of little direct concern. But when mercury enters water, biological processes transform it to a highly toxic form that builds up in fish and animals that eat fish. People are exposed to mercury primarily by eating fish. Other Mercury Related Links: For more information please visit the Mercury Web site. Toxicological
Effects of Methylmercury (2000) Temperature Extremes
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