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This listing consists of information on a variety of environmental health topics, including answers to some common environmental questions. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences cond... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
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 >
This page is a backgrounder on asthma triggers and facts. The page also answers frequently asked questions about the disease, including what happens during an asthma attack, who gets asthma, and how d... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the United States and Canada. This Web site provides information about acid rain's causes and effects, how to measure acid rain... Details >
Visitors to this page can link to information about indoor air pollution and its associated health risks. Includes publications, hotlines and related resources.... Details >
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
This page provides information on Airborne allergens.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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 >
The American Indian Environmental Office developed this tribal portal to help American Indian communities and supporters locate tribal related information within the Environmental Protection Agency an... Details >
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 >
A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and who to contact for more information.... Details >
Answers to questions about asbestos -- its sources and health effects, the problems associated with those health effects, and the available solutions.... Details >
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 >
Spot and bash the toxic waste bugs on this page. The game speed increases as the game continues.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Bed bugs are increasingly becoming a problem within residences of all kinds, including homes, apartments, hotels, cruise ships, dormitories and shelters. This document provides basic information about... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
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 are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
This page provides answers to questions about carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. The page includes information on how many people are unintentionally poisoned by CO, what th... Details >
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
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
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
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
This document provides overviews on the Federal Government's Clear Skies Initiative and other health-based air quality standards. ... Details >
This kids page focuses on the science and impacts of global warming or climate change, and on actions that help address climate change issues. It is designed as a resource for both kids and educators.... Details >
This site offers comprehensive information on the issue of climate change in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society – communities, individuals, business, states and localities... Details >
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 >
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 >
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
Links to articles that discuss how copper interacts with the environment in a variety of common applications . . . from plumbing to heat efficiency. The information has been broken down into four main... Details >
Nonprofit/Professional Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
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 >
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
Check out this site if you are interested in science and the environment. This site provides a friendly portal for students and kids through which energy and science education resources can be access... Details >
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 >
A comprehensive listing of organization resources on environmental and occupational health.... Details >
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 >
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
This page welcomes to the Environmental Genome Project, a program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National Institutes of Health (NIEHS/NIH). The mission of the EGP is to imp... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Whether you are a researcher, physician, parent, student, or an interested individual, Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) has the information you need to know about the effects of the environment... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
This page talks about how the health program works, protecting human health by minimizing exposure to air pollutants and toxic chemicals, and by curtailing overuse of antibiotics in agriculture to hel... Details >
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 >
This page provides information about environmental justice, which is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to t... Details >
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 >
The Environmental Health Services Program (EHS) seeks to build the capacity of tribes to develop and manage comprehensive environmental health programs at the local level. ... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 >
Environmental Protection Agency information sources such as hotlines and clearinghouses, publications, and libraries are links on this page.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Interactive games for kids to have fun while learning about the environment.... Details >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >
Children are introduced to the Centers 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 di... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This article presents a definition of global warming and discusses some things kids can do to reduce global warming and preserve the environment.... Details >
Written for children, this article explains global warming, the greenhouse effect and climate change.... Details >
GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program.... Details >
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 >
A list of terms commonly used by the ASTDR in relation to its services, programs and activities, and their definitions.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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
This site answers to the most frequently asked questions about secondhand smoke, serious health risks to children and to children with asthma, and the science behind the risks.... Details >
Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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 >
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
This consumer information brochure discusses three basic strategies to improving indoor air quality: source control, improved ventilation, and air cleaners.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
This page provides information for individuals that are looking for valuable experience working at CHEJ. Interns are given tasks to match their interests, skills and background with CHEJ's need, and a... Details >
The Journal of Agromedicine: practice, policy, and research focuses on agricultural health and safety issues that affect producers, consumers, and the environmental health of communities impacted by a... Details >
Commercial Entity--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
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
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
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 >
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
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
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
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 >
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
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
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
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
The National Weather Service (NWS) is a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA is an Operating Unit of the U.S. Department of Commerce. NWS provides weather, hyd... Details >
The Natural Inquirer is a science education resource journal targeting kids from grade 5 and older. Here kids can learn about the environment.... Details >
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
This site has a library of resources, experience assisting individuals and groups opposed to noise pollution, and access to sound level monitoring equipment that individuals often do not have. ... Details >
The mission of the Indian Health Service, in partnership with American Indian and Alaska Native people, is to raise their physical, mental, social, and spiritual health to the highest level. ... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This page welcomes to the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (OHHLC), established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to bring together health and housing pro... Details >
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
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) was established in 1999 in response to tribal requests. Since that time, OTA has been assisting with tribal-... Details >
These learning center materials about oil spills feature experiments for grade school, middle school, and high school children.... Details >
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
NPIC provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects. Prior to deciding on a method of treatment it is important to identify the pest. This page pro... Details >
This page provides a list of resources to contact in case of an emergency.... Details >
NPIC fact sheets are designed to answer questions that are commonly asked by the general public about pesticides and pesticide related topics. These documents are intended to be educational in nature ... Details >
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
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. ... Details >
This page lists entry points for publications from the CDC by major centers and offices, including the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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
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 >
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 >
An online library resource for information on health and safety issues relating to children and adults. Include safety tips for the home and community, travel, recreation and the environment.... Details >
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
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 >
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
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 >
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
This site links users to state departments of environmental protection. Select from the alphabetical listing for the state department of your choice.... Details >
The Substance Registry System (SRS) provides information on substances and how they are represented in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and information systems.... Details >
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 >
Surf Your Watershed is a service to help you locate, use, and share environmental information on your watershed or community.... Details >
This page provides links to teaching resources on environmental health.... Details >
This page provides links to teaching resources on waste and recycling.... Details >
This page provides links to water related information, including drinking water, ecosystems, lakes, oceans, rivers, water pollution, and watersheds.... Details >
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 >
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 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
This site provides links to information on ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the dangers of overexposure to sunlight and advice about sun protection.... Details >
Solve this word game and see how much you know about water. You can link to other great games and fun activities that can help you learn more about drinking water.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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
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
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 >
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
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 >
This page provides a list of events and updates, it also provides tips for researching a pesticide product, abstracts and other resources of information related to this topic.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
This page provides tips on how to dispose used oil; in addition, it provides a list of publications, rules and regulations and other related links. ... Details >
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Do this crossword puzzle and see how much you know about UV radiation and how it effects our environment.... Details >
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
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
These state and tribal water quality standards constitute the baseline of water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act purposes.... Details >
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
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 >
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 >
A list of some of the information that EPA provides the public in the spirit of right to know. The emphasis is on chemicals to which you may be exposed in their daily living.... Details >
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 >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information