CalEnviroScreen (OEHHA)
California’s mapping tool that identifies communities that are most impacted by pollution and where especially vulnerable populations are located.
EJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening
In order to better meet the Agency’s responsibilities related to the protection of public health and the environment, EPA has developed a new environmental justice (EJ) mapping and screening tool called EJScreen.
Particulate Matter: Spotlight on Health Protection – BAAQMD Update on Current Emerging Efforts
An overview of specific Air District efforts to monitor and reduce particulate matter pollution.
Air Quality Index: A Guide to Air Quality and Your Health (US EPA)
12-page brochure detailing the effects of air quality on human health.
Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM) (US EPA)
Short summary of the effects of particulate matter with links to other resources on health and particulate matter.
Health effects of ozone pollution (US EPA)
Overview of the health effects of ozone pollution including who is at risk, what health problems ozone can cause, how to reduce related health risks, and other resources.
Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act (US EPA)
Easy-to-understand introduction to the 1990 Clean Air Act, the federal law that enables EPA to implement and enforce regulations reducing air pollutant emissions.
With Every Breath: Health Effects of Smog (CARB – Video)
19-minute video created by the California Air Resources Board showing where smog comes from, how it’s formed, and who is most vulnerable to its health impacts.
Learn about Asthma (US EPA)
The EPA’s home page for asthma, including basic information, resources to help manage asthma triggers, ways to take action, and resources on indoor air quality.
Air Toxics Screening Assessment (US EPA)
EPA’s screening tool to provide communities with information about source locations and health risks from air toxics.