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No good reason to leave your car running when you're not driving!

Blog entry posted by Laura 1 year ago

You know what bothers me to no end? Cars who idle in front of my apartment! You know what I mean... they just park there, with their cars running and their music blasting ruining not only my peace and quiet, but also my fresh air! (Well, as fresh as it can be in the city anyway!)

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Harlem Recycling - Earth Day reminds us how to recycle in NYC

Article posted by Publisher 1 year ago

Harlem Recycling: Things you might not know about recycling in New York City

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Get cash for recycling old electronics??

Blog entry posted by Riverside 1 year ago

I have been getting e-mails from the Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman, giving me ideas on ways to "go green" without having to do too much.

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Healthy Tip of the Week (HTW) -June 6th-June 12th

Article posted by Publisher 22 weeks ago

 HTW #22 (6/6/2011-6/12/2011):

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Did you know...litter and dirty streets can affect your mood as well as your health?

Article posted by Publisher 1 year ago

It's obvious that litter attracts pests such as rats and roaches. Food scraps or containers left on the street give these pests something to eat and a reason to stick around. These pests can affect health by spreading infectious diseases.

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Interested in Environmental Health, Harlem? Community Forum

Event posted by Laura in Environment 1 year ago

Apr 13 2024 2:00 pm

What are the emerging issues regarding environmental health in New York City? What are the Obama Administration's priorities for improving environmental health?

Join WE ACT for Environmental Justice on Tuesday, April 13th for the answers to these questions, and more.

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Harlem Word: James Subudhi -- Improving Harlem's access to healthy food

Article posted by Publisher 1 year ago

 

James SubudhiJames SubudhiWe interviewed James Subudhi, West Harlem Environmental Action's (WE ACT) sustainability coordinator, to learn about Harlem's hottest environmental issues. Here's what he told us.

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“El Barrio Lives Healthy: Health is Life” Photos Highlight the Diabetes Epidemic and the Struggle to Stay Healthy in East Harlem

Article posted by IMPACT Diabetes... 1 year ago

This past summer four women from East Harlem participated in a Photovoice project that they decided to name “El Barrio Lives Healthy: Health is Life.” Photovoice is a technique that uses photograph

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Go Green East Harlem Farmers Market 2024 Season Celebration

Event posted by Coll5 in Environment 1 year ago

Jul 19 2024 1:00 pm
Jul 19 2024 4:00 pm

East Harlem Farmers Market is having a season kickoff celebration! Check it out to learn more about farmers markets at this festival of food, music, and green living!

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Harlem Word: Dr. Isobel Contento talks about the “Choice, Control, Change” and “Harlem RBI” nutrition programs for elementary and middle school children in Harlem

Article posted by Publisher 46 weeks ago

Are you interested in how your kids can learn how to eat healthier? In this article, Dr. Isobel Contento,  a Professor in Nutrition Education and Coordinator of the Nutrition Program in the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College Columbia University, talks about the programs run by Teachers College throughout Harlem. Some have parent workshops where you can learn about the same topics that your kid does. To learn more, read the article below!