Next Fri. July 31, HSC will welcome Administrator Lisa Jackson, head of the EPA, to a forum here in Chicago. We’re excited to hear Administrator Jackson’s thoughts on the role of the EPA in making sure school environments are safe and healthy. We’re also looking forward to hearing her perspective on the role of schools in our nation’s sustainability efforts.
But now we want to know: what do you want to ask Administrator Jackson about environmental health in schools?
This is such an important and far-reaching topic –- it encompasses everything from asthma and air quality to green building (and quite a bit in between) –- that we’re interested in hearing what issues are most important to you.
Please take a moment to share your questions in the comment field below!
If you’re in the area and would like to attend the forum, click here for an invitation. If not, stay posted for updates and video from the event!
But now we want to know: what do you want to ask Administrator Jackson about environmental health in schools?
This is such an important and far-reaching topic –- it encompasses everything from asthma and air quality to green building (and quite a bit in between) –- that we’re interested in hearing what issues are most important to you.
Please take a moment to share your questions in the comment field below!
If you’re in the area and would like to attend the forum, click here for an invitation. If not, stay posted for updates and video from the event!
I have a couple of questions:
1) What can EPA do to promote the rehabilitation of older schools, which are usually located within walkable neighborhoods, so that they can continue serving their communities for another 50-75 years?
2) What is EPA doing to encourage that schools be sited in such a way in their community that the facilities meet environmental as well as educational goals?
Posted by: Preservationist | July 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM