Greenversations

Cell phones and smart phones can provide information when you need it and where you need it. Tell us when and how you’d use mobile technology to make a purchase, spend more time outdoors, or make a decision that could affect the environment.

How would you use mobile software to protect the environment?

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Children may be more vulnerable than adults to environmental health threats. Although the home is typically a safe place for children, when it comes to environmental heath it’s wise to know the facts. October is Children’s Health Month. Check out the October calendar for environmental health tips.

How do you protect your children from environmental health hazards in and around your home?

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Childhood lead poisoning is a major environmental health problem in the United States. Lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, nervous system damage, kidney damage, and decreased intelligence.  National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 18-24.

What do you do to protect your children from lead poisoning?

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Exposure to mercury can result from misuse or overuse of mercury-containing products.  Even something that seems as small as a broken thermometer needs to be cleaned up and disposed of properly. October is Children’s Health Month.

How do you protect children from mercury?

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“Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR” is a national campaign encouraging all Americans to take small, individual steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming. Take the Energy Star pledge.

What have you done to meet your Energy Star pledge?

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Next year is the 20th anniversary of the Pollution Prevention Act, which made P2 the option of first choice for reducing air emissions, water discharges, preventing health and environmental exposures to harmful substances, and the generation of wastes.  Pollution Prevention Week is September 21-29.

What are you doing to reduce pollution?

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Hurricanes, spring floods, and other incidents can all wreak havoc with our daily lives. For communities, preparing can range from marking evacuation routes to setting up public shelters to preparing for large amounts of debris. Either way, it pays to think ahead. September is National Preparedness Month.

How does your community prepare for emergencies?

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Students head back to school in September and schools prepare for their return by making repairs and upgrades. Schools can save money with energy efficient systems for heating and cooling and lights, and save water by fixing leaks.

How does your school save energy?

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Summer is the time for flowers, fruits, and garden vegetables. Share ways you garden that reduce environmental effects…  more compost, less chemicals, more rain water, less irrigation, and others.

How does your garden grow?

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Americans make an estimated 900 million trips to coastal areas each year. “The beach” is a classic vacation or day trip - but before you go, check your beach water quality.

How was the water quality on your last beach trip?

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