Issues: Health


Simple Steps

NRDC's Simple Steps website gives you the information you need to make healthy decisions for yourself, your home and the planet. Find out about easy, everyday actions you can take to make a real difference, from finding a safe sunscreen to choosing fish low in mercury. It's a place to share tips and talk with others who care about their world--and take more action if you want.




Resources
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News and Issues Highlights
Get the Lead Out
The EPA's proposed standard for lead in the air ignores scientists' urgings and fails to adequately protect public health.

Mercury in Fish: A Guide
Eating fish contaminated with mercury can cause serious health problems. Learn how to stay safe and fight back.


Eat Local
Shipping, trucking and flying in food from far away generates air and global warming pollution. Use our database of seasonal produce to find out what's growing near you, and get inspired with seasonal recipes.


What You Can Do
Test your home for radon. Use one of several EPA-approved kits, available for about $35 in hardware stores.

Get NRDC's list of five common household contaminants

Protect your kids: Green Squad and more resources

Use safe pest control at home

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