Publications by Topic

SCHOOLS/CHILD CARE

Topics in School Environmental Health: Overview of State Laws (Updated)

Database of State IAQ Laws: Schools Excerpt (Updated)

Policy Brief: Green Cleaning in Schools (Updated)

Policy Brief: Healthy, High Performance School Construction (Updated)

Research Report: Ventilation in Schools: A Review of State Policy Strategies (Jan. 2023) 

Research Report: Radon in Child Care: Review of State Policies (2021) 

Research Report: Federal, State, and Local Policies Addressing Chemical Emissions from Dry Cleaners: Opportunities for Reducing Exposure at Child Care Facilities (2020)

Research Report: Funding for Environmental Assessment and Remediation at Child Care Facilities: A Review of Selected Resources (2019)

Research Report: Addressing Environmental Site Hazards at Child Care Facilities: A Review of State Policy Strategies (2018)

Research Report: Addressing Indoor Air Quality in School Energy Efficiency Upgrades: Review of Selected State Policies (2016)

Research Report: Reducing Environmental Exposures in Child Care Facilities: A Review of State Policy (2015)

Research Report: Drinking Water Quality in Child Care Facilities: A Review of State Policy (2015)

Research Report: School Districts Building Healthy, High Performance Schools: Summaries of Selected Initiatives (2005)

Research Report: School District Liability for Indoor Air Quality Conditions (2005) 

Research Report: Building Healthy, High Performance Schools: A Review of Selected State and Local Initiatives (2003)

State Profile: Minnesota Department of Health, Model School Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

State Profile: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section: Child Daycare SAFER Program

State Profile: Indiana Department of Health, Guidance on Best Practices for Managing Indoor Air Quality in Schools

State Profile: Washington State Department of Health, Guidance on Improving Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality during Wildfire Smoke Events

HOMES/LANDLORD-TENANT

Database of State IAQ Laws (Updated)

Policy Brief: IAQ in Rental Dwellings (Updated)

Policy Brief: Radon Control in New Home Construction (Updated)

Policy Brief: Legionella Management in Building Water Systems (Updated)

Indoor Air Quality Guide for Tenants (2017)

Research Report: Reducing Exposure to Cooking Pollutants: Policies and Practices to Improve Air Quality in Homes (2021)

Research Report: Indoor Wood Burning: Policies to Reduce Emissions and Improve Public Health (2021)

Research Report: Reducing Indoor Exposure to Particle Pollution from Outdoor Sources: Policies and Programs for Improving Air Quality in Homes (2020)

Research Report: Indoor Air Quality in Homes: State Policies for Improving Health Now and Addressing Future Risks in a Changing Climate (2016)

Research Report: Radon in Homes: Strengthening State Policy to Reduce Risk and Save Lives (2012)

State Profile: California Air Resources Board: Resources for Reducing Exposure to Ozone from Air Cleaning Devices

State Profile: Rhode Island Department of Health: Breathe Easy at Home Program

State Profile: Minnesota Department of Health, Indoor Air Unit: Minnesota Gold Standard Radon Resistant Builder Program

RADON

Database of State IAQ Laws: Radon Excerpt (Updated)

Policy Brief: Radon Control in New Home Construction (Updated)

Policy Brief: IAQ in Rental Dwellings (Updated)

Topics in School Environmental Health: Overview of State Laws (Radon) (Updated)

Research Report: Radon in Child Care: Review of State Policies (2021)

Research Report: Reducing Environmental Exposures in Child Care Facilities: A Review of State Policy (Chap. 3) (2015)

Research Report: Radon in Homes: Strengthening State Policy to Reduce Risk and Save Lives (2012)

Research Report: Radon in Rental Housing: Legal and Policy Strategies for Reducing Health Risks (1994)

Blog: State Policies Are Still Needed to Reduce Radon Risk (January 2018)

MOLD

Database of State IAQ Laws: Mold Excerpt (Updated)

Policy Brief: IAQ in Rental Dwellings (Updated)

Topics in School Environmental Health: Overview of State Laws (Mold) (Updated)

Research Report: Indoor Air Quality in Homes: State Policies for Improving Health Now and Addressing Future Risks in a Changing Climate (Chap. 3) (2016)

Research Report: Reducing Environmental Exposures in Child Care Facilities: A Review of State Policy (Chap. 5) (2015)

GREEN BUILDING

Policy Brief: Healthy, High Performance School Construction (Updated)

Research Report: Addressing Indoor Air Quality in School Energy Efficiency Upgrades: Review of Selected State Policies (2016)

Research Report: Indoor Air Quality in Homes: State Policies for Improving Health Now and Addressing Future Risks in a Changing Climate (Chap. 4) (2016)

Research Report: Municipal Green Building Policies: Strategies for Transforming Building Practices in the Private Sector (2008)

Research Report: School Districts Building Healthy, High Performance Schools: Summaries of Selected Initiatives (2005)

Research Report: Building Healthy, High Performance Schools: A Review of Selected State and Local Initiatives (2003)

PARTICULATE MATTER

Wildfire Smoke: State Policies for Reducing Indoor Exposure (2024)

Indoor Wood Burning: Policies to Reduce Emissions and Improve Public Health (2021)

Reducing Exposure to Cooking Pollutants: Policies and Practices to Improve Air Quality in Homes (2021)

Reducing Indoor Exposure to Particle Pollution from Outdoor Sources: Policies and Programs for Improving Air Quality in Homes (2020)