2007 National Environmental Education Week

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.


 

Monday, April 16th The Built Environment In the 21st century, the interaction between people and their environments, natural as well as human-made, continues to emerge as a major issue concerning public health. Healthy Places Healthy Homes Listen to audio presentation

 

Tuesday, April 17th Clean Air and Water Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work to protect the public from air and water-related health risks caused by bacteria, pollution and other contaminants. Respiratory Health Water Quality Listen to audio presentation

 

Wednesday, April 18th Hazardous Chemicals Too much contact with many common substances can pose a health risk. Learn more about the chemicals in your environment that have the potential to cause you harm. Hazardous Substances Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Listen to audio presentation

 

Thursday, April 19th Environmental Justice The pursuit of environmental justice seeks to ensure the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. CDC and Environmental Justice Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice Listen to audio presentation

 

Friday, April 20th Climate Change Changes in our climate may impact our health, possibly increasing the number of illnesses, injuries and deaths associated with variable weather and extreme temperatures. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Change Site Extreme Heat Listen to audio presentation





National Environmental Education Week is sponsored by the National Environmental Education & Training Foundation. Learn more about this collaborative event at www.eeweek.org.