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It's Our Environment
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EPA's Blog About Our World
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Bike to Work Day
Today is Bike to Work Day. Two days ago, we blogged about the benefits of biking to work. Did you ride your bike to work today? If so, tell us about your experience in the comments below.
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Sunglasses: Good For Your Appearance And Better For Your Eyes
By Lina Younes As the summer season fast approaches, we’re seeing more colorful summer fashion items for sale in stores. However, there is one popular item that is valuable not only as a fashion statement, but for its health benefits as well. What item might that be? Sunglasses. We know that exposure to powerful ultraviolet [...]
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Bike to Work, It’s Easier Than You Think!
By Joe Edgell. Gas prices skyrocket. Delays on the subway. Accidents on the Beltway. Police and fire activity blocking roads and snarling traffic. Seems like there’s no way to get to work easily, on time, and with minimal cost. Unless you consider commuting by bike. And this Friday, May 18 is Bike-to-Work Day, the perfect [...]
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Community Based Water Resiliency
by Nushat Thomas I recently participated in a preparedness exercise at a hospital, involving a hurricane scenario that included surgery, pharmacy, food service, safety, maintenance and environmental health services. The facilitator informed the exercise participants that a storm had interrupted water services. He then turned to each group and asked how they would respond. I [...]
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Create a Healthier Learning Environment with an Asthma Management Program
by Lani Wheeler Are you interested in helping your community improve the academic performance of students? Whether you’re involved in a parent-teacher’s organization, school sports, or you just want to be a positive influence on the schools in your community, you’ll want to take a look at your school-based asthma management program. Working with schools [...]
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Walking Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
By Lina Younes As I mentioned in an earlier blog this year, I had decided that 2012 was the year that I was going to incorporate healthier habits into my daily living. I have not only made a conscious effort to eating healthier, but I definitely have become more active. So when I got [...]
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Early Blooms and Bugs
By Lina Younes Due to the mild spring, many bulbs and flowering plants have been blooming early. In our area, forsythia and bulbs were the first to make their appearance. Azalea bushes that normally bloom around Mother’s Day already peaked several weeks ago. Even rose bushes have some breathtaking flowers earlier than usual. As I [...]
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What a Farm Can Tell Us About The Chesapeake Bay
Danny Who would have thought a farm 20 miles from Washington, DC would directly affect the Chesapeake Bay? Did you know the Chesapeake Bay watershed reaches into six states? Clagett Farm, in Upper Marlboro, MD was donated nearly 30 years ago by a family to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. What once was a tobacco farm [...]
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School Flag Program: Managing Asthma Through Air Quality Awareness
By Melissa Payne Imagine that you’re a child- or even a teenager- with asthma. Every day you go to school. It’s up to you to tell someone when you start to feel wheezy or your breathing is uncomfortable. But, sometimes it’s hard to stop or slow down what you’re doing and tell an adult. So, [...]
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Never Too Old to Play
By Kathy Sykes The older I get, the more I like to play. Did you know that May is Older Americans Month and that this year’s theme is “Never Too Old to Play.” The theme encourages Older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their communities. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of [...]
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