UN warns that Kenya is in danger of losing its largest forest ecosystem Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya stands to lose $300 million in revenue from tea, tourism and energy if the forest of the country's Mau Complex continues to be degraded and destroyed, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned today. UN seeks children's depictions of impact of climate change Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched its annual painting competition for children, calling for artwork from youth on the subject of climate change, ranging from its impact on the planet to steps everyone can take, such as using renewable energy and energy-saving light bulbs, using public transportation and planting trees. UN embarks on worldwide survey to assess deforestation Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 As part of efforts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the world's forests, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and its partners will be carrying out a global remote sensing survey of these vital ecosystems.
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Seeking Exceptional Candidates for Director of NIEHS Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 This website is designed to host advertisements of senior-level, executive type positions such as the Senior Executive Service, IC Directors, Deputy Directors, and other positions with similar characteristics. Newly Approved Ocular Safety Methods Reduce Animal Testing Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 Federal regulatory agencies have accepted recommendations of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) for two methods that can reduce live animal use for ocular safety testing, the committee announced today. Dr. John A. Cidlowski Receives the 2008 Edwin B. Astwood Award Lecture from The Endocrine Society Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:30:00 -0400 The Endocrine Society is pleased to announce that John A. Cidlowski, Ph.D., is the 2008 recipient of its Edwin B. Astwood Award Lecture.
Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane/Xavier Universities. - Provides information about the CBR and its mission to conduct and coordinate research and teaching to enhance global understanding of environmental issues and provide solutions through innovative communication and technology.
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Environmental Change and Human Health in Countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific - Report by Stockholm Environmental Institute concludes that old problems of inadequate water, poor sanitation, smoky dwellings, and a lack of food, together with changes in the world economy pose a more obvious threat in these countries than does global climate change.
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Health and Environment Research - World Research Institute research into the interaction between human disease, pollution, and large-scale environmental, development, and demographic changes.
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International Society of Exposure Analysis - Fosters and advances the science of exposure analysis related to environmental contaminants, both for human populations and ecosystems. Includes conference announcements, newsletter, journal information, and other topics.
National Center for Environmental Assessment (U.S. EPA) - National resource center for the overall process of human health and ecological risk assessments; the integration of hazard, dose-response, and exposure data and models to produce risk characterizations.
National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals - CDC National Center for Environmental Health report of ongoing assessment of the U.S. population's exposure to environmental chemicals using biomonitoring.
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Trade Secrets - A Moyers Report - PBS investigative report by Bill Moyers about how human health and safety have been put at risk by the chemical industry. Includes documents obtained during a lawsuit against chemical companies. Advocates citizen action.
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Winthrop AIR Environment-Health - Information resource on airport-related environmental health concerns, particularly the effect of airport air emissions on the health of nearby communities. Includes report of an environmental health survey around Boston's Logan Airport.
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