GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - September 2008
http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH
Reduce your carbon footprint. Use public transportation, carpool, walk, or bike whenever possible to avoid using your car. Learn about greenhouse gas emissions on the road.
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/road.html
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Help recognize clean air. Got someone in your community who's done a lot to help clear the air where you live? Nomimations for the annual Clean Air Excellence award are due by September 19.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-8-11_awards
Greenscape your yard. Planning your lawn and yard can be creative and fun. For example, consider planting a wildflower meadow but use only native plants.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/r03_2008-8-14_Eco_Friendly_Advice_for_Healthy_Lawns_and_Greenscapes
Sign up for air quality messages in Louisiana. Residents of Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport can receive free email messages about their air quality, from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and EPA.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/r06_2008-8-20_louisiana
Kids! Find the healthiest fish to eat using stories and games you can play about fishing, the kinds of fish, and advisories that tell you when to avoid some kinds of fish.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-8-1_fish
Get a sneak peek at the revised EPA home page.
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/sneak.htm
Join the Greenversation - Each week we ask you a question related to the environment and invite you to share your thoughts.
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/category/question-of-the-week
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
September
National Preparedness Month
Week
15 - 21 National Pollution Prevention Week
Day
6 Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
20 International Coastal Cleanup Day
27 National Estuaries Day
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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
America is shifting to a "green culture" where all 300 million citizens are embracing the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. "Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices.
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