EPA Public Engagement Highlights

EPA Public Engagement Highlights - July 25 EPA welcomes Gina McCarthy as our new Administrator!      Watch her first video message to employees https://www.politicopro.com/go/?id=24269  And follow Administrator Gina McCarthy's new social media accounts:  https://www.facebook.com/GinaMcCarthyEPA https://twitter.com/ginaepa June 24: EPA Expands List of Safer Chemical Ingredients  http://go.usa.gov/j8sT June 24: EPA Software Helps Reduce Water Pollution as Part of President's Climate Action Plan http://go.usa.gov/j8KY June 23: EPA Reduces Regulatory Burden for Industrial Facilities Using Solvent Wipes http://go.usa.gov/jKuJ June 18: EPA Debuts Upgraded Energy Star Portfolio Manager Benchmarking Tool http://go.usa.gov/jBgW June 18: United States Reaches an Agreement with XTO Energy to Prevent Waste Spills from Natural Gas Exploration and Production http://go.usa.gov/jBgF Featured Highlight  July is National Parks and Recreation Month!   2012 was the warmest year on record for the US http://go.usa.gov/becH. In the warm summer months and as you prepare to visit National Parks and green spaces in your community, be prepared to combat harmful UV rays. Be sure to generously apply sunscreen, seek shade, and visit the SunWise website for more tips http://go.usa.gov/jbGm Extreme heat, drought, or nearby wildfires can bring about reduced air quality, increased power use or outages, increase water demand, and more - all of which can worsen health conditions or harm the environment. Find out what individuals or communities can do to better prepare for or respond to harsh, hot weather conditions. More about extreme heat http://go.usa.gov/jbma More about wildfires http://go.usa.gov/jbmD More about drought http://go.usa.gov/jbmN One more important tip: Generator exhaust is toxic. Always run generators outside well away from doors, windows, and vents. Never, ever use a generator inside. Back to top EPA's Greenversations "Greenversations" is EPA's collection of public blogs covering many different topics. Each blog is meant to engage its audience and expand the conversation about some aspect of environmental protection. Below are links to each blog's most recent posts. We want to hear from you! Get inspired and comment on our blog posts. http://blog.epa.gov/blog/ EPA Connect is EPA's new leadership blog. The blog will highlight regular posts from EPA's leadership across the country, spanning all program areas on a range of important agency topics. http://go.usa.gov/jK7A It All Starts With Science is written by EPA scientists and engineers, their partners, and support staff as they work to better understand the relationship between people and the environment.  Read the latest post: http://go.usa.gov/jKAe It's Our Environment is the Agency's general blog for engaging all readers about a wide variety of topics. Authors are primarily EPA employees but can include guest bloggers or cross-posts with other blogs.  Read the latest post: http://go.usa.gov/jKGR State of the Environment Photo Project is collecting images of our lives and our planet from Earth Day 2011 through 2013. What will this time capsule hold for future generations? Share your thoughts and your photos http://go.usa.gov/jKAw Stanley and Stella Explore the Environment teaches kids about protecting the environment. Each blog post is written to help students build reading and science skills and understanding about the environment http://go.usa.gov/jKAQ The Eco Student is written by EPA employees, educators, and students age 13 years and older. The blog addresses all the great things students are doing and can do to help the environment Read the latest post: http://go.usa.gov/jKs5 Environmental Justice in Action is a resource for educating and communicating about actions and ideas that advance the mission of environmental justice.  Read the latest post: http://go.usa.gov/jKsh The ENERGY STAR Current lets readers share their thoughts on energy efficiency and tips for saving energy.  Read the latest post: http://go.usa.gov/jKHP Back to top Take Action! EPA Webinar **TODAY** 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET Clean Air Excellence Award Program AirNow App UV Index App Blog Spotlight: King Tides and Sea Level Rise Science Matters Podcast BeGreen2013 EPA Webinar: **TODAY** 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET. Join us for "Perspectives on the Impact to Public Health of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)," the second in an exciting series of summer webinars about this worsening environmental problem and public health threat.  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/757184026 The Clean Air Excellence Awards Program           EPA is accepting applications for this program through September 27, 2013. This award recognizes and honors outstanding innovative efforts to help make progress in achieving cleaner air. Award-winning entries must directly or indirectly reduce pollutant emissions, demonstrate innovation, offer sustainable outcomes, and provide a model for others to follow.  Learn more about this awards program: http://go.usa.gov/j8BT Visit last years Clean Air Excellence Award Winners:http://go.usa.gov/j8B9  Find out how to apply: http://go.usa.gov/j8BA This app provides you real-time air quality information that you can use to protect your health when planning your day. You can get location-specific reports on current air quality, such as "code orange", and forecasts for both ozone and fine particle pollution (soot). Download the app to find out what actions you can take to protect you and your family's health http://go.usa.gov/bhrm EPA wants to promote sun-safe behaviors and reduce your exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Become more aware of UV intensity and take appropriate actions to avoid health risks by downloading EPA's mobile UV Index App http://go.usa.gov/bhrA Blog Spotlight: King Tides and Sea Level Rise Paul Cough, director of EPA's Oceans and Coastal Protection Division, blogs about the heightening of king tides resulting from rising sea levels  and what this means for coastal communities. He further discusses the importance of EPA's State of the Environment Photography Project in helping people to think about what sea level rise and other impacts of climate change will mean. Read the blog  http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2013/07/king-tides-and-sea-level-rise-part-3/ Listen to Science Matters Podcast: Climate Change Research with EPA's Dr. Andy Miller http://go.usa.gov/j9V9   BeGreen2013 is an environmental movement that conveys the power of an individual's choice and shows how actions, no matter how small, can help make a difference to sustain our environment. Take action today and make a pledge http://www.begreen2013.com/  and join our photo challenge by submitting a photo to info@BeGreen2013.com   . 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