The air we breathe. The water we drink. The homes we own. The communities we share. Every minute of every day, our lives intersect with our environment. These interactions are complex, and not always healthy. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention we work to prevent the illnesses, disabilities, and deaths that can result from harmful interactions between people and the environment. Click here to listen to a message from Dr. Howard Frumkin, M.D., Dr.P.H., Director of the National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. This April, CDC is joining millions of teachers and students in a week of educational preparedness for Earth Day. Visit this site daily between April 16 and April 20 to explore the complex and varied issues that environmental health scientists and programs are addressing at CDC. Each day, explore a new topic, ranging from traditional health concerns such as clean air and water, to emerging issues such as environmental justice.
National Environmental Education Week is sponsored by the National Environmental Education & Training Foundation. Learn more about this collaborative event at www.eeweek.org. |