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News and information about progress of this U.S. government initiative.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/despr/cohort/index.htm
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.
http://www.pbs.org/tradesecrets
Discusses the institute's background and current and past projects. Indoor air quality is a particular focus. Bilingual site has more extensive information in Deutsch than in English.
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Arbeitsgruppe Raumklimatologie A report recently published at Fraunhofer IRB, Stuttgart...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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Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Publications This report highlights the importance of the environment in achieving all MDGs. It focuses on three core aspects of goal fulfillment, namely freshwater to eradicate hunger and sustain ecosystems, energy for poverty alleviation and sanitation for poverty alleviation, health improvements...NY Times article about study on potential for global climate change to increase the prevalence of ragweed. [Subscription required - free.]
http://www.nytimes.com/library/n...e/081700sci-environ-climate.html
Collection of indicators, reports, links, data sets and targets on European human health topics related to the environment.
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EEA Themes Human health All environmental themes topics All environmental indicators sorted by name List of all indicators factsheets (PDF) Human health Human health is intimately connected to the surrounding environment every day most of us breathe in air pollution, digest artificial chemicals with...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.
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International Society of Exposure Analysis (ISEA) Society was established in 1989 to foster and advance the science of exposure analysis related to environmental contaminants, both for human populations and ecosystems. The membership promotes communication among all disciplines involved in exposure analysis, recommends exposure analysis approaches to...Collection of fact sheets, other information materials, and links on diverse topics, including toxic chemicals, radiation, eating safe fish, indoor air, EMF, drinking water, lead poisoning, and treated wood products.
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Environmental Health Resources Department of Health Family Services Topics A-Z Programs Services Partners Providers Reference Center Search Environmental Health Resources Annual Joint Environmental Health and Look Out for Lead 2005 Conferences, December 5-6, 2005, Madison, Wisconsin Air and Vapor Issues Asthma Chemical Emergencies...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.
http://www.cbr.tulane.edu/