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One Health Initiative Advances Care for Humans, Animals and the Environment
“One Health is the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, plants and our environment.”
“One Health implementation will help protect and/or save untold millions of lives in our generation and for those to come.”
Sat, 04/27/2013 - 13:10 — admin
Free Scholarly Journal Articles and Global Health DVDs Offered to University Libraries, Institutions and Organizations in 138 Countries
Update of April 22, 2013: Distribution completed in 29 countries.
The Global Development And Environment Institute (GDAE) at Tufts University, co-directed by Dr. Neva Goodwin, has released an extraordinary collection of publications in the social and environmental sciences and global health and is now distributing it for free to universities in 138 nations, with special attention to those institutions that are most in need of library resources.
Wed, 12/12/2012 - 18:00 — admin
US EPA and Department of Veterans Affairs to Connect Veterans with Jobs in Water Sectors
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program agreement announced today allows EPA and VA to connect qualified veteran employees with staffing needs at water and wastewater utilities. EPA and the VA will work with water utilities, states and local VA counselors to promote water sector careers and resources for finding water jobs for veterans as well as educational programs to help veterans transition into careers in water industries.
Tue, 05/29/2012 - 15:26 — admin
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) named 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), with headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been named the 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for their pioneering research that has served to improve agriculture water management, enhance food security, protect environmental health and alleviate poverty in developing countries.
Wed, 03/28/2012 - 14:59 — admin
US EPA Halts Disposal of Mining Waste to Appalachian Waters at Proposed Spruce Mine
The EPA on January 13, 2011 announced that it will use its authority under the Clean Water Act to halt the proposed disposal of mining waste in streams at the Mingo-Logan Coal Company’s Spruce No. 1 coal mine.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 17:09 — admin
Canadian Teenagers Alexandre Allard and Danny Luong Win 2010 Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Every year more and more chemical debris is introduced in the environment and water bodies around the world. Research has shown these chemicals can release toxics into the water, they can be harmful for the environment, and deadly to life in water.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 16:48 — admin
United Nations (UN) Launches Decade-Long Efforts to Tackle Desertification
The United Nations is launching the Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification (2010-2020) today, 16 August 2010 , a 10-year long effort to raise awareness and action to improve the protection and management of the world's drylands.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 16:39 — admin
Public Health Champion Dr Rita Colwell Receives 2010 Stockholm Water Prize
Dr Rita Colwell, distinguished Professor from the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health in the United States, has been named the 2010 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 16:38 — admin
UN Environment Programme Waste Management Project in Southern Sudan Launched by UK Minister
The Waste Management Project is part of a £20 million UK-funded programme to improve the sustainable use of natural resources in Sudan, to be carried out by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) over the next three years.
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 15:27 — admin
The Environmental Education Network
The Environmental Education Network links, harnesses the capabilities of, and provides visibility to numerous informal environmental education initiatives that are springing up throughout the country.
Thu, 10/20/2011 - 08:21 — admin
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Agriculture
- Aditi Mukherji Research Results Make it Easier for Farmers to Access Water in West Bengal and Wins Norman Borlaug Award
- Aditi Mukherji Research Results Make it Easier for Farmers to Access Water in West Bengal and Wins Norman Borlaug Award
Air Pollution
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Biodiversity
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Desertification
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Endangered Species
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Energy
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- Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Install 69,500 Photovoltaic Solar Panels To Generate 16 Megawatts (MW) of Power
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- One Health Initiative Advances Care for Humans, Animals and the Environment
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Global Health
- Human Disease Leptospirosis Identified in the Banded Mongoose in Africa
- One Health Initiative Advances Care for Humans, Animals and the Environment
Industry
- PepsiCo Receives the 2012 Stockholm Industry Water Award
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Natural Disaster Relief
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- Free Scholarly Journal Articles and Global Health DVDs Offered to University Libraries, Institutions and Organizations in 138 Countries
Oceans, Coral Reefs
- "Ocean In Focus" Photography Contest to Advance Ocean Conservation: Finalists Announced
- Book “Water Ethics” Calls for Use of Practical Wisdom from Different Cultures to Address Water Crisis
Pollution
- "Ocean In Focus" Photography Contest to Advance Ocean Conservation: Finalists Announced
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Population
- Finding Means to Meet Water and Food Needs at 2012 World Water Week
- Finding Means to Meet Water and Food Needs at 2012 World Water Week
Public Health
- Human Disease Leptospirosis Identified in the Banded Mongoose in Africa
- One Health Initiative Advances Care for Humans, Animals and the Environment
Rivers
- Book “Water Ethics” Calls for Use of Practical Wisdom from Different Cultures to Address Water Crisis
- NASA Satellites Find Freshwater Losses in Middle East
Sanitation
- Evbuotubu Primary School, Nigeria: A Journalist’s Experience (1 and 2)
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Toxic Chemicals
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory Aims to Slash Cost of Solar Cells
Transportation
- Denmark Success With Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Commended by The International Energy Agency (IEA)
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Waste Management
- International Water Management Institute (IWMI) named 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
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- Book “Water Ethics” Calls for Use of Practical Wisdom from Different Cultures to Address Water Crisis
- Book “Water Ethics” Calls for Use of Practical Wisdom from Different Cultures to Address Water Crisis
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P. O. Box 208103, New Haven, CT 06520-8103 USA
Tel: (1) 203-432-6266. Email