#DYK federal law requires renovation, repair & painting firms (including sole proprietors) working in homes/businesses built before 1978 to be certified to ensure proper training in lead-safe work practices? Learn more:
➡️ epa.gov/lead/renovatio
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Auto repair shop will pay civil penalty in violation of the federal CAA. Stated by EPA, this company sold or installed claimed “defeat devices” over 580 times: epa.gov/newsreleases/e
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Planning to buy or build a new home this year? #DYK new homes can be built with #radon resistant features? All homes, new and old, should be tested for radon before sale. Learn more and #TestYourNest:
➡️ epa.gov/sites/default/
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Keeping our pets safe while ridding our homes of unwanted pests is achievable if you take the time to read labels & educate yourself about potential hazards. Check out these #safetytips:
➡️ epa.gov/pets/read-labe
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Planning to spruce up your home in the new year? If your residence pre-dates 1978, lead paint could be an issue. Hire a contractor with the certifications and expertise to test and remove lead paint.
➡️ epa.gov/lead/lead-safe
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Pests are annoying, but pesticides are often poisonous. How can we keep our 🏠 pest-free and poison-free? Check out the Citizens Guide to Pest Control & Pesticide Safety: epa.gov/safepestcontro
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Testing for #radon in your home only takes about two days! ⌛
Learn more about how to test for radon in your home (and get a free radon test kit) at the Southeast Branch (6242 Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO) on Tuesday, January 24th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM!
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Newton, KS, landowner will pay civil penalty for alleged violations of federal CWA. claims that the accusee placed trees & other debris in approx. +4,000 ft of Mud Creek & approx. +1,000 ft of Sand Creek in 2021 without a Clean Water Act permit:
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. has grant funding for projects benefitting communities with environmental justice concerns. Join the Jan 24, webinar (2:00 - 3:30 pm EST) to see if your project qualifies! usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1616831314
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We will be sharing information about #radon at the Plaza Branch (4801 Main St, Kansas City, MO) of the Kansas City Library, from noon to 4:00 PM this Saturday, January 21st! Don’t miss it!
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You’ve taken down the lights. You’ve put away the decorations. But have you tested your home for #radon? No better time than #NationalRadonActionMonth! Learn how to #TestYourNest: epa.gov/radon/find-rad
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Bed 🐛 🐛rank among the most unwelcome pests in our 🏠, but how much do we really know about these intruders? Learn about bed bugs and how to prevent them from taking up residence. epa.gov/bedbugs/top-te
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Considering the purchase of a pre-1978 built 🏠? Lead inspections and lead risk assessments are an important first step toward securing the health of you and your 👪. Learn more as you explore: epa.gov/lead/lead-abat
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Did you know that you should test for radon in your home at least once every two years?
Come pick up a free radon test kit at the Bluford Branch Library (3050 Prospect Ave. Kansas City, MO 64128), today (January 17th) from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM! #TestYourNest
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Curious children present unique challenges when it comes to household pesticides. If it's accessible, they’ll likely check it out. Follow these #SafetyTips to keep your children safe: epa.gov/safepestcontro
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🏠 🏠 constructed before 1940 are 87% more likely to have lead paint lurking beneath updated paint jobs. If you’ve chosen one of these classics for your residence, these tips will help you manage exposure and keep your 👪 safe. epa.gov/lead/protect-y
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#Radon kills about 21,000 people each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. This #NationalRadonActionMonth, learn how to take action and #TestYourNest: epa.gov/radon
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Testing for #radon is easy and inexpensive, and it's the only way to know your home’s radon level. #TestYourNest epa.gov/radon/find-rad
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Keeping our bodies healthy requires much more than a balanced diet and exercise. We need to be aware of what goes into our food and water. Learn more about food and pesticides on our website. epa.gov/safepestcontro
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Superior Restoration & Construction LLC, KS, & Askins Development Group LLC, MO, to pay civil penalties for violations of federal TCSA. EPA alleged that the renovators failed to comply with regulations intended to reduce the hazards of lead-based paint: epa.gov/newsreleases/e
Did you know that you should test for #radon in your home at least once every two years?
Come pick up a free radon test kit at the Trails West Branch Library (11401 East 23rd St S, Independence, MO), on Thursday, January 12th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM!
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Thanks to for hosting us today! Congratulations again on your $500K #Brownfields Job Training grant that will go toward a fresh career start for so many individuals!
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On Dec. 7, an estimated 14,000 barrels of oil leaked from the ruptured pipeline over land & into Mill Creek, which subsequently violated the federal Clean Water Act. This created an imminent & substantial threat to human health & the environment: epa.gov/newsreleases/e
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#DYK federal law requires renovation, repair & painting firms (including sole proprietors) working in 🏠/businesses built before 1978 to be certified to ensure proper training in lead-safe work practices? Learn more about the program and its requirements: epa.gov/lead/renovatio
Today we’re headed to , MO to celebrate the city's selection for a new #Brownfields Job Training grant! Springfield’s #GreenforGreene program is a leader in environmental #jobtraining and gives residents a tuition-free opportunity to join a new career field!
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#DYK the EPA does an expansive assessment of pesticides to determine the ecological impact as well as the human health aspects of various pesticides? Learn more on our website. epa.gov/pesticide-scie
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January is #NationalRadonActionMonth! This month, we’ll be sharing information about the health risks of radon gas and why it’s important to #TestYourNest for #radon epa.gov/radon
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Foam Supplies Inc. agrees on a $7,398 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the CAA Risk Management Plan Rule. The facility also agrees to purchase at least $35,500 in emergency response equipment to be donated to a local fire depart: epa.gov/newsreleases/e
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Come stop by our first tabling session for National Radon Action Month this Thursday, January 5th at Central Library (14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO), from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM!
Learn more about National Radon Action Month by visiting: epa.gov/radon/national
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Apply for the President's Environmental Youth Award (#PEYA) before January 11! This program recognizes young people (K-12) across the U.S. for protecting our air, water, land & ecology: epa.gov/education/pres
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Start your New Year’s 🎆 celebrations off right - grab your black-eyed peas, cabbage, greens, and ⭐lucky⭐ foods from your local GreenChill store! Check out our interactive map to find a #GreenChill store near you:
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Want to learn more? Join our Teams webinar Jan. 12th, 12-1p.m. (CST). ➡️ teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/
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Hiring Soon-to-Be & Recent Graduates in the Science & Engineering Fields! Now filling positions to build a team of highly motivated, collaborative individuals to reduce greenhouse gases & improve air quality. To learn more, join our Teams webinar Jan. 12th, 12-1p.m. (CST).
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The PCE Carriage Cleaners Site in Bellevue, Nebraska, has been added to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL), following its listing in the Federal Register for a 60-day public comment period.
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Nominate an outstanding K-12th grade teacher for a #PIAEE. recognizes teachers who combine 🌍 education through inventive, & experiential learning approaches & use the environment as a setting for learning in public 🏫 programs across the country: epa.gov/education/pres
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➡️Update: Response crews continue to focus on cleanup & recovery operations in Mill Creek, & additional equipment – such as heated skimmers, diaphragm pumps, & additional frac tanks – are en route to the scene. epa.gov/newsreleases/n
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Update: TC Energy crews have built a second earthen underflow dam to provide structural relief to the earthen underflow dam that was constructed last week. There have been no additional oil impacts or oil migrations since the last EPA news update. epa.gov/newsreleases/n
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continues to provide response oversight to on-scene operations at the TC Energy pipeline oil discharge near Washington, Kansas. Read more: epa.gov/newsreleases/n
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