After viewing the Environmental Protection Agency home web page, one can easily see the points the creator is trying to get across. Near the top part of the site there are several different links one can click on to find out easy ways to get involved in all types of settings. Saving energy, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gases, using water only when needed and recycling are just a few of the things you will learn about from these links.
One thing that I found interesting in particular was the interactive polls that were available to all users. The multiple choice question that I answered was about annual lung cancer deaths caused by radon exposure. The correct answer was twenty thousand, which I found very hard to believe. After you answer, the agency then further explains some important facts related to the question. This was very helpful, whereas I had no idea radon was such a major harmful killer.
This website also reaches out to all ages. Whether it is elementary, middle, or high school kids everyone is invited to help out the earth. I think that this is on the main page because of the whole idea of change starting with the younger generations. These links are very helpful and comprehensible for the younger mind.
There are also laws and regulations that anyone involved in the EPA must abide by. One act that I found interesting was the Endangered Species Act. This act protects all plants and animals where someone has previously argued that a threatened species should be on a special list. I found it helpful that anyone is allowed to argue for any species that they believe should be protected.
Overall, I thought that the Environmental Protection Agency did a great job of getting their goals of preserving wildlife and making the world around us a better place. This website is not only easily accessible and informative, but it also reaches out to all age groups. This allows and encourages everyone that is interested to get involved.
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