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"Environmental Health and Climate Change" slide pack (Mar 09)
by Frances Mortimer | Mon, 16/03/2009 - 12:45
"The Science of Climate Change" Slide Pack (Mar 09)
by Frances Mortimer | Fri, 23/01/2009 - 12:55Lancet: Tackling Climate Change Good for Health
by Frances Mortimer | Tue, 01/12/2009 - 21:23
The health benefits of strategies for tackling climate change were described as "a convenient truth" at the launch of groundbreaking research published by the Lancet last week.
6 minute VIDEO: Health and Climate Change: Beyond Boundaries
by Frances Mortimer | Thu, 12/02/2009 - 12:29Published by:
The World Health Organisation
Publication date:
30 Jan 2009
Resource type:
video
Brief description:
A stimulating dance depiction of the impact of global warming and climate change on human health and the environment, using the traditional Bharatanatyam dance and music. As a dominant form of communication, dance has captivated the imagination of generations, its intricate facial and body movements presenting an array of meaning beyond what words can convey.
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Healthy solutions for the low carbon economy
by Frances Mortimer | Wed, 21/01/2009 - 21:47Published by:
Harvard Medical School Center for Health and the Global Environment
Publication date:
1 Jul 2008
Resource type:
report
Brief description:
This report examines the suite of energy choices available - the "stabilization wedges" - through a health and environmental lens. The methodology includes: a) assessing net energy gains and b) conducting full life-cycle analyses of the potential health, ecological and economic consequences of proposed technologies and practices.
Local Air Quality Management
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The UK Local Air Quality Managment process was established by the Environment Act 1995. Along with subsequent Guidance, Air Quality Regulations and the National Air Quality Strategy the process sets out requirements for all Local Authorities in the UK to carry out regular Review and Assessments of air quality within their areas. Where this work indicates that a breach of the governments' Air Quality Objectives can be considered "likely", the authority is requried to designate an Air Quality Management Area and to draw up a subsequent Action Plan in order to act in pursuit of the objectives.
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