Hazard: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released as gases from certain solids or liquids. Per the EPA, concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than … Continued
Press Release: Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Kicks Off National Lead Prevention Campaign With Awards to Eliminate Lead Poisoning in the United States
For immediate release: Wednesday, August 10, 2017 Contact: Morgan Williams Grogan morgan.williams@berlinrosen.com, 202-836-9890 Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Kicks Off National Lead Prevention Campaign with Awards to Eliminate Lead Poisoning in … Continued
In the News Post: GHHI Welcomes New Partner Site Pittsburgh/Allegheny County
GHHI welcomed Pittsburgh/Allegheny County as a new partner site on Friday, July 21st. Pittsburgh marks the 19th partner site established by GHHI. The partnership will allow GHHI to give guidance … Continued
In the News Post: Carson Backs Sale of Public Housing Units
Dr. Ben Carson, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said Thursday he wants to push a proposal to significantly expand a program that allows cities such as Baltimore to sell public housing units to private developers in order to raise money for repairs.
In the News Post: Ben Carson Understands the Link Between Health and Housing
Today, during the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) National Healthy Homes Month, Secretary Ben Carson will travel to Baltimore to advocate for safe, lead-free and healthy homes in a city that has faced significant challenges with hazardous housing and keeping kids healthy.
Page: Press Room
Advocates applaud Maryland Gov. Moore’s executive order to develop healthy air standards for HVACs and water heaters this year Governor Moore Signs Executive Order GHHI and Climate Advocates applaud … Continued
Page: Funders and Partners
With our government, nonprofit and philanthropic partners, GHHI works to ensure that kids have access to green and healthy homes. To speak with us about ways your organization or company … Continued
