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A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and information on how workers can protect themselves from asbestos exposure.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Oil keeps our cars, lawnmowers, and many other machines running smoothly. Recycling used oil is becoming the preferred way of handling used oil to protect the environment and conserve natural resource... Details >

Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery

Learn about the connection between cancer and exposure to toxic substances in the environment and ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Chemical and other environmental sensitivities may be the cause of adverse health effects that are difficult to identify. This document reviews four types of chemical sensitivities and the impact poll... Details >

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America  

Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced through simple measures like changing light bulbs and properly inflating your tires. This site provides over 25 easy steps you can take to not only reduce your ... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Find out how the changing climate may affect children’s health.... Details >

Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This site teaches kids about climate change and how rising temperatures on Earth, or global warming, may affect people's health. Quizzes and games help kids learn what they can do to improve the envir... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Links to articles that discuss how copper interacts with the environment in a variety of common applications . . . from plumbing to heat efficiency. The information has been broken down into four main... Details >

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Dioxins concern us because of their highly toxic potential. In the environment, dioxins tend to accumulate in the food chain. Learn how you can reduce the risk of exposure to dioxin compounds.... Details >

World Health Organization  

This interactive web site allows users to view and query several types of environmental information, including drinking water, toxic and air releases, hazardous waste, water discharge permits, and Sup... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency