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Carolyn Raffensperger, environmental attorney and founding executive director of the Science and Environmental Health Network, speaks in this Enviro Close-up of how the wise application of science is critical to the protection of the environment and public health. And she stresses the importance of the Precautionary Principle -- key elements include taking precautions in the face of scientific uncertainty; exploring alternatives to possibly harmful actions and placing the burden of proof on proponents of an activity. Enviro Close-Up #584
| Forum to address children's environmental health issues, link to racial disparities (The Grand Rapids Press) Press Photo/Emily ZoladzDeondre Jefferson, 1, of Grand Rapids, has been diagnosed with high lead levels, last measured at level 17. His mother, Anju, worries about Deondre and her other children, some of whom have health problems. IF YOU GO Public... |
| World's Leading Environmental Health Scientists Meet In Southern California (Newswise) Leading environmental health experts from around the globe will present current research on environmental health issues and debate policy solutions at a five-day conference in Southern California entitled Exposure and Health in a Global Environment. |
| Organizations, Colleges Working On Environmental Plans (WISC-TV Madison) MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is partnering with the Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency to launch a voluntary environmental health and safety inspections on campuses. |
| Study to look at children?s health (The Paris News) Lamar County has been selected as a site for the National Children?s Health Study. The study, the largest of its kind in the United States, will examine the effects of environmental and genetic factors on child and adult health. |
| Health Department warning (Times of Malta) The Department for Environmental Health has asked the public not to consume the products pictured above due to the possible presence of melamine. |
