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New data show decline in children's exposure to pollutants Oct 24 - America's Children and the Environment compiles federal information and trends about children's environmental health in the U.S. For example, children under six are less likely to be regularly exposed to secondhand smoke at home, down from 27 percent of children in 1994 to 11 percent in 2003.
News release | comunicado de prensa | Read report highlights
 Eleven organizations recognized for reusing coal furnace waste Oct 24 - Members of the Coal Combustion Products Partnership are adapting coal ash and other byproducts for building materials, snow and ice control, and other gritty applications. Reusing combustion byproducts saves energy, money, and promotes sustainability.
News release | What are coal combustion products?
Protecting children from lead poisoning Oct 23 - Federal, state and local governments and non-profit organizations will participate in the eighth annual Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Oct. 22-28. Elevated blood lead levels in young children can trigger learning disabilities, decreased growth, hyperactivity, impaired hearing, and even brain damage.
News release | comunicado de prensa | More about lead poison prevention week
Climate change site updated Oct 19 - The site provides the latest scientific information and highlights a wide range of U.S. government programs addressing climate change at the local, state, national and international levels.
News release | About climate change
Fortune 500 Best Workplaces for Commuters list Oct 18 - This year, 133 companies employing more than 700,000 workers qualify for this list. Each year, congestion due to commuting costs employees 92 million work weeks and the nation $63.1 billion in wasted time and fuel.
News release | Read the list
Hybrid vehicles remain tops in fuel economy Oct 17 - The government's 2007 Fuel Economy Guide will help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles.
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Oct 17 - EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy released the 2007 Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing a new vehicle. Fuel economy estimates, which appear on the window stickers of all new cars and light trucks prior to sale, are determined by tests conducted by manufacturers and EPA according to EPA specifications.
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