Presenter: Dr. Tim Haab, Professor and Chair, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio USA. He is the author of over 50 academic journal articles and 4 books on valuation methods, including the now standard book for valuation methods in environmental and resource economics: Valuing Environmental and Natural Resources: The Econometrics of Non-Market Valuation. IAGRI Workshop Announcement. MORE
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Midwest from Syngentas flagship herbicide atrazine, the worlds largest pesticide company has mounted a PR counter-attack downplaying the human and environmental health risks of a chemical linked to birth defects, low birth weight and certain cancers. The project uses paid spokespersons posing as independent experts and attempts to greenwash atrazine as environmentally beneficial, downplay human health risks and discredit one of the scientists from the film. MORE
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After gaining his PhD in 1986, he became a professor for Earth and Environmental Sciences and now works as a consultant for environmental health in the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Hebron alongside his post as a part-time professor for Geology and Hydrology in Birzeit University. MORE
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billion per year in health costs. Environmental Health Perspectives). Last summer’s heat wave in the upper Midwest took a toll on populations of native trout, which don’t survive water temperatures above 77 degrees F. MORE
The Ecologist Guide to Food: lifts the lid on the environmental, political, health and humanitarian issues surrounding our food; uncovers the truth the food industry doesn’t want you to know; and provides a guide to ethical alternatives, highlighting those companies making changes. MORE
The Science in Action prize is designed to reward students who address environmental, health or resource challenges. Egyptian Youth Launch an Environmental Coalition. MORE
Here is a great case study for your classes: The full retreat on the smog standard was the first and most important environmental decision of the presidential campaign season that is now fully under way. MORE
The coal ash ponds contain many heavy metals are dangerous to human and environmental health. Burke, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, testified before a Congressional subcommittee last year regarding health effects of coal ash. MORE
It’s a change from (arguably) the original purpose of zoning and building codes, which was to protect public health and safety (by preventing a factory with smokestacks being built next to residential housing, for instance). Zoning is often viewed as a friend of conservation. MORE
Green Prophet attends a local conference on water and pollution and stunningly sees how there is no framework for Tunisia to make environmental change and progress. All other issues ranging from education, health, environment and public services are largely being left astray. MORE
Lake Apopka has historically experienced dramatic changes in its environmental health. The pristine lake was a renowned environmental treasure. Lake Apopka Restoration Area in Lake County Florida is fast-becoming one of the best bird magnets in all of Florida. Situated pretty much slap-bang in the center of the state north of Lake Okeechobee, this massive wetland was once the Florida’s most polluted body of water. Today, through extensive management by the St. MORE
'Because electric vehicles, on average, generate greater environmental externalities than gasoline vehicles, the current federal policy has greater deadweight loss than the no-subsidy policy,' the [NBER authors] write. 'It's 'It's kind of hard to beat gasoline' for public and environmental health, said co-author Julian Marshall, an engineering professor at the University of Minnesota. 'A MORE
This, however, is still not something that many agencies still have not understood, especially the so-called Environmental Health Departments of councils in the UK and its counterparts in other countries. MORE
For the first time in history we have a real time, comprehensive global map of ecological conflicts thanks to the Atlas of Environmental Justice. Image of the Environmental Justice Atlas from EJOLT. MORE
Although environmental issues took a back seat before the revolution that brought Hosni Mubarak to his knees, the post-revolution era has ushered in a new sense of urgency. Cleantech, Science & Technology Cairo environmental hazards pollution recycling tires Waste Management MORE
Reported in a 2008 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, using sunscreen that contains physical UV filters such as kaolin, zinc oxide or titanium dioxide instead of chemical ones is allowable for coral reef safety. Coral Bleaching: Change Your Sunscreen. Save the Reefs! MORE
Alison McCook at Retraction Watch : First, an occupational health journal appointed a new editor with industry ties without consulting the editorial board. Yesterday, the editorial board of the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health sent a letter to the publisher, Taylor & Francis, expressing their “grave concerns” over the future of the journal, and its recent actions. MORE
Scientists have many theories (from climate change to depredation to environmental contaminants) about possible causes, but they need more data. Raptors are some of the most awe-inspiring animals on Earth, but they can also serve as indicators of environmental health. MORE
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Ecology crested newt development environmental health fresh water habitat loss reptile salamanders wetlands It has been widely reported that the UK is in the midst of a housing crisis and that the government is keen on seeing more homes being built in the country. MORE
What if the ugly, in this case air pollutants, could give birth to something beautiful? MORE
However, the agents meant to protect life may also carry an environmental cost. Lead and PCBs pose similar health hazards. It also portends of an environmental health issue that may be difficult to tackle. Flame retardants are necessary in the home. MORE
Egypt topped the world Environmental Performance Index for the Middle East and North Africa region, followed closely by Israel. Egypt was ranked the 60 th most environmental country with an EPI score of 55.18 – Switzerland which topped the chart scored 76.69. MORE
The course will follow model-based peer-reviewed publications in international journals to cover contemporary policy issues in the áreas of sustainability, environmental, health and tourism economics. Stated Preference Methods are useful tools aimed at assessing the social welfare impacts of public and private policies and play a key role in applied economic research. MORE
In new estimates released this week , the United Nations’ World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2012 around 7 million people died – one in eight of total global deaths – as a result of air pollution exposure. This finding more than doubles previous estimates and confirms that air pollution is now the world’s largest single environmental health risk. MORE
Frogs and toads, as well as other amphibians, are really special for a number of reasons: one being that they serve as indicators of environmental health,” says Gauza. Plains spadefoot (Spea bombifrons). Photo by Flickr user Andy Teucher through a Creative Commons license. MORE
Air pollution is one of many environmental factors that impact public health. According to a new study by Israeli medical students, doctors in the United States, Israel and Europe are receiving inadequate environmental health education. MORE
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Lake Apopka has historically experienced dramatic changes in its environmental health. The pristine lake was a renowned environmental treasure. Lake Apopka Restoration Area in Lake County Florida is fast-becoming one of the best bird magnets in all of Florida. Situated pretty much slap-bang in the center of the state north of Lake Okeechobee, this massive wetland was once the Florida’s most polluted body of water. Today, through extensive management by the St.
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Midwest from Syngentas flagship herbicide atrazine, the worlds largest pesticide company has mounted a PR counter-attack downplaying the human and environmental health risks of a chemical linked to birth defects, low birth weight and certain cancers. The project uses paid spokespersons posing as independent experts and attempts to greenwash atrazine as environmentally beneficial, downplay human health risks and discredit one of the scientists from the film.
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