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Older homes built before 1978 are more likely to have lead-based paint. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children and can affect almost every organ and system in a child’s body. Watch this video for helpful tips to reduce your child’s exposure: https://t.co/ZRre6q33q4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Natural spaces can be unique classrooms. Apply for an environmental education grant to bring your students outside. We are currently accepting applications for the Environmental Education Grants Program. Deadline January 6, 2020 #EnviroEd https://t.co/QpjNKcJzCu — PolitiTweet.org

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EPA announces the availability of up to $3 million to fund local environmental education projects. Schools, colleges, non-profits interested in applying should submit proposals by January 6, 2020. For more information on the application process & deadline: https://t.co/r7fT8WLPIc — PolitiTweet.org

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📣 Congrats to all of the communities selected for a #Brownfields Environmental Job Training grant today 🎉! The 26 organizations selected plan to serve residents of communities within federal Opportunity Zones. https://t.co/UZ7RfNsky6 https://t.co/IpR8HTh8RX — PolitiTweet.org

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Contact your local water authority for information about testing and identifying lead contamination in your water! #NLPPW2019 #leadfreekids https://t.co/dE1sUrmySu https://t.co/dZd1AkVtCI — PolitiTweet.org

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Lead in soil can be ingested as a result of hand-to-mouth activity that is common for young children—remember to wash your child’s hands after they come in from playing outside. https://t.co/5XOSC2Odkb https://t.co/qF92k1k0Pj — PolitiTweet.org

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Contrary to recent reports, air quality across America is improving. Emissions of all key air pollutants dropped between 2016 and 2018, including PM 2.5. https://t.co/KBJikSbiBJ — PolitiTweet.org

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You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water, but you can learn basic information about sources of lead in drinking water and suggestions for reducing exposure! #NLPPW2019 #leadfreekids https://t.co/iinjM1feGK https://t.co/1F06l4ZAnf — PolitiTweet.org

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Lead poisoning is preventable! A simple blood test can detect lead. Find out more from your state or local childhood lead poisoning prevention program! #NLPPW2019 #leadfreekids https://t.co/1siaiSp5r0 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @EPAallnations: Governments, industry, academia and civil society organizations are collaborating toward the goal of establishing laws t… — PolitiTweet.org

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Elevated lead levels in children can have serious long term consequences but lead poisoning is treatable and preventable. Have your child checked and if you have an older home, have your home checked. https://t.co/xiwlExgvKL — PolitiTweet.org

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Our third round of #WIFIA financing will support 38 projects in upgrading aging infrastructure, reducing exposure to lead, and developing water recycling and reuse. Learn more about the selected projects: https://t.co/8Bq3HvNSxF https://t.co/AqizLvpGcq — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, EPA Administrator Wheeler unveiled Action Plan III, an updated and aggressive plan to accelerate restoration of the Great Lakes. https://t.co/95dDBgbLOU — PolitiTweet.org

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A new report outlines key EPA actions that have happened since December 2018 to address commitments as outlined in the Federal Lead Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts (Action Plan). Learn more: https://t.co/jR74abvI3O — PolitiTweet.org

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EPA is recognizing the start of #NLPPW2019 by releasing a progress report on the Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts. https://t.co/Uw8KKQYwtv — PolitiTweet.org

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Many homes built before 1978 contain lead paint. When lead paint gets old, it can start peeling and become a hazard. Find out more! #NLPPW2019 #leadfreekids https://t.co/y3DiFy2KjK https://t.co/PDtUgDO81K — PolitiTweet.org

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The City of Oak Ridge’s loan closing of nearly $21 million brings our #WIFIA program to 14 issued loans totaling over $3.5 billion in credit assistance to help finance over $8 billion for water infrastructure projects and create over 15,000 jobs. https://t.co/opvcWtpwqD https://t.co/WVGDTf4ueS — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Learn about what we’re doing to #ProtectKidsHealth from lead. https://t.co/JhGT3Q4VOc #LeadFreeKids #KidsEnvHealth #NLPPW2019 https://t.co/oTNzCvlf0G — PolitiTweet.org

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Take off shoes when entering the house to prevent bringing lead-contaminated soil in from outside. #NLPPW2019 #leadfreekids https://t.co/ise7hpVDYX https://t.co/wDHspwFPF1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Be sure to move children’s outdoor play areas away from bare soil and the sides of your home. Wet-mop floors and surfaces indoors often. #NLPPW2019 #leadfreekids https://t.co/QyASsrpnZA — PolitiTweet.org

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EPA's legacy of childrens health-related research has led to major breakthroughs in providing caregivers and communities the information and tools they need to better protect children wherever they live, learn, and play. Learn more: https://t.co/HvRrrwhuIS https://t.co/E9KtSJji7x — PolitiTweet.org

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We closed a #WIFIA loan with the City of Oak Ridge to help finance aging water infrastructure upgrades. This loan will improve drinking water quality and support the long-term operation of research and manufacturing in the area. @cityofoakridge https://t.co/opvcWtH7Pd https://t.co/0H2zzZPr5C — PolitiTweet.org

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America’s Children & the Environment is EPA’s collection of children’s environmental health indicators. We recently released an updated 2019 indicators report & corresponding booklet highlighting a selection of indicators updated w/newly available data. https://t.co/IFIUWWkstJ https://t.co/oUBr9k1T9F — PolitiTweet.org

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Using pesticides safely is important to everyone, no matter which language you speak. Our new guide helps companies translate pesticide labels into Spanish. https://t.co/JcATG3c3kr — PolitiTweet.org

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Children are not little adults! Their bodies are growing. Their nervous, respiratory, and other systems are still being formed. This makes them much more vulnerable to environmental chemicals. #ChildrensHealth #ChildrensHealthMonth https://t.co/HvRrrwhuIS https://t.co/zzazErYj2Y — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy Children’s Health Month! Thanks to the 5th graders from Occoquan Elementary School who visited EPA today to learn about science, water quality, reducing food waste, and protecting our health and environment. #O_Braves @OccoquanES https://t.co/sOLDfsFK8u — PolitiTweet.org

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Our proposed Lead & Copper Rule will address lead in water systems nationwide. The rule will require more water systems to act sooner to reduce lead levels to better protect children and the most at-risk communities. #ChildrensHealthMonth https://t.co/tsWHM4Er71 https://t.co/nCqBRpx00u — PolitiTweet.org

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In celebration of Children’s Health Month, we released the updated 2019 America’s Children and the Environment Indicators Report and corresponding booklet. Check out a selection of updated indicators w/new data: https://t.co/qM8EIdf9q8 https://t.co/LQkdV5cZHH — PolitiTweet.org

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EPA researchers are using the "total environment" framework to examine environmental exposures and their potential links to children’s cognitive ability. Learn more: https://t.co/0vbpXXIxKq https://t.co/TisfO0Gt3a — PolitiTweet.org

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As part of #ChildrensHealthMonth we are advancing critical steps in the Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures by proposing a new Lead & Copper Rule that compels water utilities to act sooner to protect the most at-risk communities first. https://t.co/tsWHM4W1Yz https://t.co/78vmvqhXBP — PolitiTweet.org