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DoD Energy, Environment, Safety & Occupational Health News

Pennsylvania National Guard places first in environmental competition

The Pennsylvania National Guard's environmental office, staffed by both Pennsylvania National Guard members and Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs civilians, won first place for Sustainability Team in the 2016 Army National Guard Environmental Awards contest. Additionally, the team won second place for Natural Resources Conservation-Large Installation.

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Pennsylvania National Guard places first in environmental competition
Army Reserve Reduces Energy Use Intensity in Fiscal Year 2016

Energy touches nearly every aspect of the United States Army Reserve's mission, from the electricity that powers our Army Reserve Centers to the fuel that powers our vehicles. To maintain readiness and adapt to a constantly evolving global presence, the Army Reserve is striving to conserve energy and other vital assets. In fiscal year 2016, the Army Reserve proved its commitment to that goal.

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Army Reserve Reduces Energy Use Intensity in Fiscal Year 2016
Partnership helps JBSA understand the uses of microgrid technology

An innovative partnership between Joint Base San Antonio and CPS Energy is helping both entities further understand the uses and effectiveness of microgrid technology, which has the capability of producing power without being on the electric grid.

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Partnership helps JBSA understand the uses of microgrid technology
Last round of Sandy-damaged breakwater repair projects come to an end

Superstorm Sandy is known for its widespread destruction and follows Hurricane Katrina as the second-costliest storm on record in the United States. The storm was so significant that even coastal structures along the Great Lakes sustained damages. Due to the widespread damages across the nation, Congress set aside special funds designated for repairs linked to the storm; the goal was to return the channels and structures to their pre-storm conditions.

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Last round of Sandy-damaged breakwater repair projects come to an end
Don't let radon creep in

Whether your home is old or new, radon can be present. Homes with underground spaces frequently occupied with people are usually the primary concern. You cannot see, smell or taste this radioactive gas but you can test for it. Radon exposure has no immediate symptoms. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 21,000 radon-related lung cancer deaths occur each year, about 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who never smoked. 

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Don't let radon creep in