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Environmental Health
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) 
 This mission of ATSDR is "to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances." The site contains profiles of toxic substances, a glossary, a FAQ about contaminants found at hazardous waste sites, maps, emergency response information, and more. Also available in Spanish. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 17, 2005 Arctic Health
This National Library of Medicine site provides "a central source of information on diverse aspects of the Arctic environment and the health of Northern peoples. It provides access to evaluated health information from hundreds of local, state, national, and international agencies, as well as from professional societies and universities." Features a searchable directory of health topics, sections for telemedicine and traditional medicine, and information on the Arctic Council. http://www.arctichealth.org/ Topics: Environment, Public Health & Safety, Regions of the World, Technology Last updated Oct 28, 2007 Border EcoWeb/ecoWeb Fronteriza
This searchable site "is designed to facilitate access to environmental information" for the Mexican/United States border. The main components are Inventory , which provides links organized by media, organization, and region; and Directory , which provides contact information and project summaries for agencies and groups dealing with the border environment. Also available in Spanish. http://www.borderecoweb.sdsu.edu/ Topics: Environment, Public Health & Safety Last updated Dec 28, 2002 California Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) Program
A state of California program studying "the possible health effects of electric and magnetic fields from powerlines, appliances, and other uses of electricity." The site includes fact sheets, information about EMF at homes and at schools, descriptions of program activities and reports, and a glossary. From the Environmental Health Investigations Branch of the California Department of Health Services. http://www.ehib.org/emf/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Environment, Public Health & Safety Last updated Mar 1, 2009 California Environmental Health Tracking Program (CEHTP)
This purpose of this program "is to develop a comprehensive plan for a standards-based, coordinated, and integrated system, at the state level, that enables public health actions ... [with reference to] environmental hazards and exposure data." It is based on the "growing scientific evidence that environmental factors are strongly linked to many chronic diseases." The site provides an overview of environmental health tracking and CEHTP projects, documents, and links to related information. Searchable. http://www.catracking.com/ Topics: California: Health, Diseases & Conditions, Environment, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 28, 2007 Californians for Pesticide Reform (CPR)
"A coalition of over 170 public interest groups dedicated to protecting human health and the environment from the dangers of pesticide use." This site offers a variety of publications about pesticide use in California, covering topics such as pesticide drift, drinking water contamination, pesticides and farmworkers, pesticide use in schools, and pest control company advertising. Also includes maps (by county) of agricultural pesticide use in California. http://www.pesticidereform.org/ Topics: Agriculture, California: Agriculture, California: Animals, California: Environment & Energy, California: Health, California: Science, Environment, Gardening, Home & Housing, Maps of California, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety, Scientific Themes Last updated Jan 5, 2004 Canary Database: Animals as Sentinels of Human Environmental Health Hazards
This database is a compilation of curated peer-reviewed research articles "that explore the use of wildlife, domestic, and companion animals as 'sentinels' for the effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in the environment that may be a risk to human health." Includes information about animal species, exposures, health effects, and location. From the Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program, Yale University School of Medicine. http://canarydatabase.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Detoxify Your Studio
Tips from an artist for less-toxic painting, including ideas for effectively using acrylic paint (in place of oil paints) and for creating a healthy workspace. Discusses cleaning, ventilation, and artist materials. Part of a collection of how-to articles for artists and musicians, from a nonprofit arts organization. http://artsandmedia.net/2001/08/detoxify_your_studio.html Topics: Art, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Education, Careers, and Outreach in Environmental Health and Toxicology
Collection of resources on toxicology and environmental health for those interested in careers in these fields. The site covers education, career options, continuing education, accreditation boards, and professional societies. Also includes resources for K-12 education and links to international organizations. From the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/edcotox.html Topics: Education, Environment, Health & Medical Disciplines, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 15, 2005 EMF RAPID: Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program
Web headquarters of a "federally coordinated effort to evaluate developing technologies and research on the effects on biological systems of exposure to 60 Hz electric and magnetic fields produced by the generation, transmission and use of electric energy." Users can view reports assessing the health effects of EMF and detailed proceedings from symposiums. Also provides links to related resources. From the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Environment, Public Health & Safety, Technology Last updated Dec 31, 2003 Enviro-Health Links: Lead and Human Health
This site provides a compilation of links to material about the effects on human health of lead in the environment. Includes links to overviews, glossaries, data and research, regulations and policy, and to specific topics such as child safety, lead in paint, and occupational exposure. Also includes links to information in Spanish. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/lead.html Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 16, 2007 Environmental Defense
"Environmental Defense is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations. Among these rights are clean air, clean water, healthy food and flourishing ecosystems." The site contains news, reports, information on Environmental Defense's programs, and more. http://www.edf.org/ Topics: Environment Last updated May 5, 2008 Environmental Diseases From A to Z
This presentation (one disease for each letter of the alphabet) provides basic information on environmental diseases, written for the middle and high school student. Includes pronunciation, factsheets, pamphlets, a question and answer section, and an extensive library of resources on the topic. Also provides materials for teachers, a children's brain teasers section, information on grants, and more. From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Institutes of Health. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Environment, K-12 Education, Nonfiction by Genre, Public Health & Safety Last updated Mar 28, 2005 Environmental Working Group (EWG): Cutting-Edge Research on Health and the Environment
Focusing on agricultural, health, and environmental research, this organization seeks to influence public policy toward "improving public health and protecting the environment by reducing pollution in air, water and food." The EWG Farm Subsidy Database provides state-by-state information. The Chemical Industry Archives give access to thousands of pages of internal industry documents. The EWG California page highlights agricultural, environmental toxicity, and health issues. See past EWG reports in the Archives section. Searchable. http://www.ewg.org/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 1, 2003 Health-Track
Health-Track aims to help families and communities recognize relationships between chronic illnesses and environmental pollutants, to follow these links, and to make this information available for disease prevention. Based on the current model of tracking infectious diseases, it brings together in one place information on chronic diseases, environmental contaminants, and tracking efforts. This site is both searchable and browsable. http://healthyamericans.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Environment, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 14, 2002 In the Dust: Toxic Fire Retardants in American Homes
Report from a 2004 study that found high levels of brominated fire retardants, known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), in house dust nationwide. Discusses the sources of PBDEs, health risks, regulations, and recommendations. From the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization. http://www.ewg.org/reports/inthedust/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 25, 2004 Indoor Air: Mold
Documents about mold, covering topics such as mold and moisture, mold cleanup, asthma and mold, and mold in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Includes links to information about floods, indoor air quality, and related topics. Some material available in Spanish. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 6, 2005 MedlinePlus: Molds
Links to information about the health effects of molds, covering topics such as mold and moisture in the home, mold-induced respiratory illness and asthma, mold allergies, molds on food, and mold cleanup. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/molds.html Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Mold
Collection of documents about mold and its effects on human health. Includes a FAQ, fact sheets on specific molds, cleanup and remediation guidelines, discussions about mold and dampness in indoor spaces, and related material. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Oct 18, 2005 National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
This 2005 report "provides an ongoing assessment of the U.S. population's exposure to environmental chemicals using biomonitoring. Biomonitoring is the assessment of human exposure to chemicals by measuring the chemicals or their metabolites in human specimens such as blood or urine." Includes data from the previous report (data from 1999-2000), background information, and fact sheets about some of the chemicals listed in the report. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 27, 2005 NIEHS Kids' Pages
This National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) site "is designed to teach children about the connections between their health and the environment." It features games and activities (such as the "Toxic Waste Bug Bash Game"), stories, sing-along songs, coloring pages, career information, science project ideas, and related resources. Searchable. Some material available in Spanish. http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/ Topics: Environment, Health, Health, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 26, 2007 Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Flourinated Telomers
Background about the potential risks to human health and to the environment of PFOA, "a synthetic (man-made) chemical" used to make "fluoropolymers, substances with special properties that have thousands of important manufacturing and industrial applications" such as in the production of non-stick cookware. Includes a draft risk assessment on PFOA from January 2005 and material about the global PFOA stewardship program announced in January 2006. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/oppt/pfoa/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 6, 2006 PFCs: Global Contaminants
Material about actions to limit the use of perflorinated chemicals (PFCs), such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which are used in the production of materials such as non-stick cookware, because of the chemicals' potential carcinogenic effects. Includes reports, policy analysis, news releases, and related material. From the Environmental Working Group, "a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to using the power of information to protect human health and the environment." http://www.ewg.org/reports/pfcworld Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 11, 2007 PFOA
This site addresses health safety concerns associated with PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) "an essential processing aid used to produce fluoropolymer high-performance materials," such as the non-stick coating Teflon. Includes material about whether PFOA is released when Teflon in heated to high temperatures (including the effect on pet birds) and moves to reduce PFOA emissions, news releases, and related material. From Dupont, the manufacturer of Teflon. http://www2.dupont.com/PFOA/en_US/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 7, 2006 Safety and Health Topics: Respiratory Protection
Facts, government standards, solutions, and other topics about respiratory protection in workplaces with "insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays." Related links address topics such as Hurricane Katrina recovery and use of respirators among responders at the World Trade Center site. From the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/respiratoryprotection/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 8, 2006 Sierra Club Green Home
This site "is dedicated to helping you create a more sustainable home environment." Main topics include reducing energy consumption (and a home carbon dioxide calculator), solar energy, and home health hazards (such as radon, pesticides, and mold). The "Learn More" section includes content organized by subjects such as bath, cleaning, flooring, landscaping, and plumbing. Also includes a video library. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing Last updated Apr 23, 2009 Silent Spring Institute
This institute is a "research organization dedicated to identifying the links between the environment and women's health, especially breast cancer," with a focus on environmental risks in the state of Massachusetts. The site features a description of research projects, publications, the Massachusetts Health and Environment Information System (MassHEIS, maps showing cancer rates in Massachusetts), and related material. Also includes a brief biography of Rachel Carson, author of "Silent Spring." http://www.silentspring.org Topics: Environment, Women's Health Last updated Jun 6, 2007 Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC)
A site for an organization dedicated to "research, advocacy, and organizing associated with environmental and human health problems caused by the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry." Includes information about recycling computers, monitors, and television sets. Also read about the Clean Computer Campaign, an initiative to "clean-up the life-cycle of computer manufacturing," and see The Computer Report Card, a rating tool for evaluating the environmental performance of companies that produce computers. http://svtc.etoxics.org/ Topics: Environment, Public Health & Safety, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ... Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Tox Town: Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Health Risks Where You Live and Work
Find out what hazardous substances may lurk in your home, office, school, and town. Take an interactive tour of a model community and learn about commonly encountered toxic substances such as asbestos, lead, mercury, and radon. Includes basic information about chemicals plus links to lay and professional resources. From the National Library of Medicine. http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Mar 26, 2005 ToxFAQs for Polybrominated Biphenyls and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBBs and PBDEs)
Answers to health-related questions about the "manufactured chemicals found in plastics used in a variety of consumer products (computer monitors, televisions, textiles, plastic foams, etc.) to make them difficult to burn." Includes links to a more detailed public health statement and a toxicological profile. Also available in Spanish. From the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts68.html Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 25, 2004 Toxics Directory
Done by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, the directory lists agencies and organizations, by name and by subject, which "provide information about or have authority over toxic substances and their health effects." These are primarily California-based resources, with some national listings. OEHHA scientific documents and information on California's Proposition 65 ( Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 ) included. Viewable on one page as HTML, the Directory may also be downloaded with Adobe Acrobat Reader as a PDF file. http://www.oehha.org/public_info/public/99Tox_dir.html Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 1, 2002 ToxMystery
This interactive site from the U.S. National Library of medicine explains potential environmental health hazards found in the home to children ages 7-10. Toxie the cat leads them on a tour through the house and helps them find and learn about hazardous substances such as carbon monoxide from furnaces, used motor oil, metal cans sealed with lead, and pesticides sprayed on houseplants. The site has resources for parents and teachers as well. http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov Topics: Environment, Health, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 8, 2009 U.S. National Library of Medicine: Chemical Information
Hundreds of thousands of chemicals, plus "synonyms, structures, regulatory list information, and links to other databases." The "ChemIDplus Lite" feature allows searching by chemical name or registry number; with "ChemIDplus Advanced," users "search and display ... registry number, chemical name, molecular formula, structure, physical and toxicological properties plus locator and classification data." Also includes links to additional databases and resources. From the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemical.html Topics: Environment, Health & Medical Disciplines, Public Health & Safety, Science Last updated Feb 15, 2006 |
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