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Article: EPA'S HISPANIC WEB SITE STARTS SECOND YEAR ON HIGH NOTE - AGENCY ADDS HISPANIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PAGE TO SITE

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February 1, 2006
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The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following press release:

EPA announced today a new Hispanic environmental health page on its Spanish Web site. The new page discusses health and environmental issues associated with asthma, mold, and indoor carbon monoxide. The portal is part of the agency's continuing expansion of outreach to the Hispanic community.

During the course of this past year, EPA has reached out to Hispanics on issues including pesticides, lead poisoning prevention, hazardous waste sites and recycling, among others. The site also provides information on educational resources for students and teachers, EPA grants, fellowships and small business opportunities with the ...

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