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California Department of Public Health Releases Bilingual Video on Wood Dust and Asthma
The California Department of Public Health’s Work-Related Asthma Prevention Program has released a bilingual video in English and Spanish detailing the importance of preventing exposure to dust related to wood. The video features two workers telling their stories and how dust that can trigger work-related asthma is created by tasks they perform every day. To…
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EPA’s Pesticidal Air Treatment Devices Webinar Available Online
The US Environmental Protection Agency hosted a webinar on September 6, 2023, focused on research and regulation of pesticidal air treatment devices. Featuring the EPA’s Dr. Katherine Ratliff and Aline Heffernan, the webinar provides an overview of the EPA’s role in regulating devices that clean and treat pesticidal air. It also details the effectiveness of…
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Webinar Recording: California Air Agency Shares Research Findings on Port and Air Pollution Impacts on Asthma in Southern California
On November 15th, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 Pacific, researchers presented findings from an analysis quantifying the impact of exposure to air pollution from train and port operations, as well as air toxics from multiple sources, on asthma symptoms and Emergency Department (ED) visits within vulnerable communities in Southern California. The webinar recording is available here. The…
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US EPA’s Webinar Recording on Health Implications of Ozone- and PM-Producing Indoor Air Cleaners Now Available
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Environments Division has posted a recording of its recent “Health Implications of Ozone- and PM-Producing Indoor Air Cleaners” webinar online. Featuring Dr. Jose-Luis Jimenez of the University of Colorado Boulder, the webinar examines air cleaners that produce ozone or particulate matter and how they can degrade indoor air quality. …
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National Environmental Education Foundation and Hip Hop Public Health Release Educational Multimedia Collection for Young People with Asthma
The National Environmental Education Foundation has teamed up with Hip Hop Public Health to release EMPOWER, a dynamic educational multimedia collection. Aimed at young people with asthma, EMPOWER is made up of songs and animated videos designed to inspire and help children take charge of their health. EMPOWER is designed with evidence-based self-management skills and…
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EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection Releases Factsheets for Schools Facing Climate Change
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Children’s Health Protection has released new factsheets for schools facing climate change. The factsheets cover a wide range of topics, including HVAC and maintenance considerations, emergency checklists, recommendations for planning and partner coordination, and more. There are four factsheets in total each geared toward a different audience, such…
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EPA’s Air Quality Flag Program Helps Organizations Respond to Poor Air Quality
The Air Quality Flag Program uses brightly colored flags based on the U.S. EPA’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to notify people and their communities about outdoor air quality conditions. Organizations raise a flag each day that corresponds to their local air quality forecast. Sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Air Quality Flag Program…
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US Department of Energy’s Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign Offers Air Sensors to Schools and Districts
The US Department of Energy’s Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign is now offering schools and districts use of air monitors. Available monitors can measure particulate matter, carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity, and the Campaign will guide users through the process of using them. For more information about the Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign, click here. …
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EPA’s Child Asthma Risk Assessment Tool Generates Personalized Risk Profile for Children with Asthma
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Asthma Community Network has released the Child Asthma Risk Assessment Tool (CARAT), an app for generating a personalized risk profile for children with asthma. Utilizing information provided by patients and health care providers, CARAT helps identify and prioritize individuals’ unique asthma risk factors. The tool also provides information about how…