January 2007 Press Release
Dr. Fleming and a team of researchers from seven academic, environmental, and government institutions evaluated the exposures and effects of aerosolized Florida red tide brevetoxins in 97 subjects with asthma. Participants, who were all residents ... [... more]
College of Chest Physicians |
Beach Pollution
How serious and extensive is beach pollution in the United States? What are the primary causes and sources of water pollution at beaches? What harmful microorganisms can be found in polluted water and what illnesses do they cause? There is not ... [... more]
epa.gov |
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Home Page of NIEHS, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, which conducts basic research on environmental health and environment-related diseases. Links to information on programs, grants, research, events, contracts, ... [... more]
Environmental Health Sciences |
Focus Areas
Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) can occur when certain types of microscopic algae grow quickly in water, forming visible patches that may harm the health of the environment, plants, or animals. ...more Harmful Algal Bloom-related databases from federal ... [... more]
Centers for Disease Control |
Acid Rain / US EPA
Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the United States and Canada. Acid rain is particularly damaging to lakes, streams, and forests and the plants and animals that live in these ecosystems. This Web site ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
Effects of Acid Rain - Human Health
Acid rain looks, feels, and tastes just like clean rain. The harm to people from acid rain is not direct. Walking in acid rain, or even swimming in an acid lake, is no more dangerous than walking or swimming in clean water. However, the ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
Do's and Don'ts Around the Home
The importance of education in bringing nonpoint-source pollution under control is a recurring theme in this issue of EPA Journal. The reason for this is pragmatic: What you don't know can hurt the environment. When rain falls or snow melts, the ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
Oceans, Coasts, & Estuaries
You can order this document online from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP). Environmental Protection Agency's Oceans, Coasts, and Estuaries. For mail in requests: EPA Publications Clearinghouse Cincinnati, Ohio ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
Water Quality
Water quallity, from the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Science for Schools water-information site. Water quality is a term used to describe the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, usually in respect to its suitability ... [... more]
ga.water.usgs.gov |
Type a Beach Name:
EPA's BEACON has the latest information that states have sent to EPA, but this could be data from some months ago. If BEACON doesn't have recent information, contact your state or local office for any current beach closure information. BEACON is ... [... more]
iaspub.epa.gov |
It's hurricane and tropical storm season. Learn more:
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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It's hurricane and tropical storm season. Learn more:
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
medlineplus.gov |
