Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks at Green & Healthy Homes initiative event to improve homes
ABC57
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EPA Honors Efforts of Rhode Island Asthma Control Program During Asthma Awareness Month
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the Rhode Island Department of Health as one of only three national winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. Each year during Asthma Awareness Month, EPA honors programs delivering excellent environmental asthma management as part of their comprehensive asthma care services to improve the lives of children and families with asthma.
After record year for rain, advocates and lawmakers point to mold problems for low-income renters in Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun
After Baltimore’s wettest year on record, housing advocates are seeking more protections for low-income tenants battling mold in their rental homes — and a city councilman is calling for a hearing on the problem.
Legislation to rid Maryland schools of lead-contaminated water passed in General Assembly in weakened form
The Baltimore Sun
Legislation aimed at removing lead-contaminated water from hundreds of school fountains passed unanimously on the General Assembly’s final day this week — but in weakened form.
Chronic stress, anxiety, asthma…your home could be the cause
SF Gate
You know those days. The air conditioner dies and you’re a sweaty grouch until the repairman arrives. Imagine your mood if you had to live in that mess all summer? Or what if you had to breathe exhaust from the freeway outside your window every day? Or wonder whether your kindergartener will get caught in gang-shooting crossfire?