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    • Special Report: Some vinegars -- often expensive, aged balsamics -- contain a big dose of lead.
      Signs in grocery stores in California warn shoppers about exposure to lead in many balsamic and red wine vinegars. Experts say regularly consuming it may pose a risk, particularly to children. Eating one tablespoon a day of some vinegars can raise a young child’s lead level by more than 30 percent.
    • Is the Marcellus Shale too hot to handle?
      As New York gears up for a massive expansion of gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, state officials have made a potentially troubling discovery about the wastewater created by the process: It's radioactive. And they have yet to say how they'll deal with it.
    • State files show 270 drilling accidents in past 30 years.
      As the debate over the merits of Marcellus Shale development reaches a crescendo, a researcher has culled a list of 270 files documenting wastewater spills, well contamination, explosions, methane migration and ecological damage related to gas production in the state since 1979.
    • Pennsylvania lawsuit says drilling polluted water.
      A Pennsylvania landowner is suing an energy company, saying it ruined his land with toxic chemicals used in or released there by hydraulic fracturing.
    • Quagga mussels a toxic threat to Lake Mead.
      Mussels absorb toxins and heavy metals such as mercury, selenium, polychlorinated biphenyls, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from the lake water in a process called bioaccumulation. They later expel those chemicals, which sink to the lake floor.
    • Soldiers claim war zone contractors exposed them to toxins.
      U.S. military contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan are fouling the nests of U.S. soldiers with pollution, poisoning the troops in the very bases meant to be their sanctuaries. That's the central allegation in a new set of lawsuits against three military contractors.
    • As nations haggle over CO2 cuts, measurement is tough.
      Accurate measurements are at the heart of a tougher new global climate pact possibly just weeks away. The problem, though, is that it is not yet possible to independently monitor a country's greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels or deforestation.
    • The new dust bowl.
      Waterwise, 20th century California was an anomaly, a relatively wet period in the midst of a historical cycle of severe drought. The changing climate will only magnify the problem: Central California could experience temperatures rivaling Death Valley's and face the loss of 90 percent of the Sierra Nevada snowpack, the region's main water source.
    • Balancing energy needs and material hazards.
      Companies that make ultrathin solar panels using a toxic compound are watching nervously as the European Union considers expanding a ban on such materials in electrical components.
    • State's recycled paper trail not so green for climate.
      California has a worldwide reputation as a leader in global warming, more so than any other state. But an ongoing Bee investigation has found some of the state's choices - from recycled paper to ink cartridges to employee travel - raise questions about the effectiveness of its efforts.
    • Environmentalists criticize Eni's African oil sands project.
      Criticism is mounting against Italian energy giant Eni SpA's plans to squeeze oil from the tar sands of the Republic of Congo, which campaigners claim could endanger one of the world's largest tropical rain forests.
    • High-tech companies face shortages as China hoards metals.
      Germany is pinning its economic hopes on future-oriented industries such as solar panel manufacturing. But high-tech companies are facing shortages of essential metals as China begins stockpiling the highly sought-after resources.
    • Asbestos killing more Canadians than ever—like old 'landmines.'
      An aggressive cancer linked to asbestos is killing more Canadians than ever before—even decades after the end of a boom that saw buildings stuffed with the toxic substance.
    • Report casts doubt on MD's claims about Alberta reserve's cancer rates.
      He's one of Alberta's most famous whistleblowers, but a new report casts doubt on Dr. John O'Connor's crusade to expose unusually high rare cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan, a small community downstream from the province's massive oil sands.
    • Study: Illegal dumping rarely leads to punishment or fines.
      A new study shows that environmental crime in Israel is not only widespread - it pays, as illegal dumping saves violators money. The chances that someone who dumps illegal construction waste will be caught by the Environmental Protection Ministry's Green Police are only one in a thousand, it found.
    • Newmont and the cyanide spillage saga.
      About six communities dotted around the stream leading to the Subri River into which Newmont spilled cyanide have called on the government and other stakeholders to relocate them. Newmont and some chiefs claimed the communities did not exist.
    • El Salvador floods, mudslides kill 124, 60 missing.
      Mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down a volcano and partly buried a small town Sunday, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people, authorities said.
    • Numerous challenges for Harare water supply.
      When mayor Muchadeyi Masunda took office in July 2008, one of his most immediate tasks was to resolve the water crisis in the capital. But as the year draws to an end, many areas of Harare still do not have a reliable supply of the precious liquid.
    • The pursuit of new ways to boost solar development.
      The solar power boom in Germany, Spain, and other places has been fueled by government subsidies. But now some U.S. states — led, perhaps surprisingly, by New Jersey — are pioneering a different approach: issuing tradable credits that can be sold on the open market.
    • $20 million set for river cleanup.
      Federal and state regulators are planning to remove more than 4 million pounds of contaminated sediments from the Milwaukee River and Lincoln Creek at an estimated cost of $20.2 million. It is the latest effort in Wisconsin to clean industrial chemicals from waterways flowing into Lake Michigan.
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IMPACT OFF SOLID WASTE ON HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Posted on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 by yomiakinbode

The purpose of this presentation is to elaborate and increase readers awareness on the potential solid waste (hazardous, non hazardous and mixed waste) disposal poses to human health and the environment.The impact of solid waste on health and the environment has continued to rise. We have seen an increase in the number of diseases associated with wastes, this on the other hand has increased healthcare costs. Increase in technological advancement and population in the country has led to increase in number of wastes produced ranging from solid, liquid and gases.  Waste has become an important health issue that need to be addressed due to several reasons ranging from its impact on health and the environment. The health impacts of this solid waste cannot be overemphasized.

Please click here to view presentation. IMPACT OF SOLID WASTE ON HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

If you have any questions, or care to leave a comment, please do so below. Thank you

FUNMILAYO AKINBODE

WALDEN UNIVERSITY

PUBH-6165-4 Environmental Health

INSTRUCTOR: DR STEPHEN ARNOLD

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River Blindness in Africa

Posted on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 by gsmith12

River Blindness in Africa -

Most people in rural Africa lack potable drinking water and depend on fresh flowing streams and rivers for water for daily needs. Most of these streams are polluted with sewage, solid and liquid wastes. They are therefore fertile breeding places for blackflies which are the vectors for human infection with river blindness disease.
Thank you.

Grace Salako Smith

Walden University

Ph.D Public Health Student

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Lead Poisoning in Children: Decreasing Childhood Blood Levels in the Community

Posted on Monday, 17 August 2009 by Pamela Ba

This presentation Ba_Lead Poisoning in Children – Decreasing Childhood Blood Levels in the Community is intended to educate, inspire, and motivate the audience, specifically parents, teachers, relatives, and caregivers of pre-K children to be more aware of both the dangers and preventive measures to take once individuals have been exposed to lead.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please do so below.  Thank you very much.

Pamela C. Ba

PUBH 6165/8165,   Environmental Health

College of Health Sciences

Walden University

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Position Statement on the Hazards and Location of Toxic Release Sites and/or Superfund Sites Within Laurel, Maryland

Posted on Sunday, 16 August 2009 by rayfagan2002

This  position statement focuses  on the harzards and location of toxic release sites and/or superfund sites within Laurel, Maryland.  The author holds the position that the government is responsible for leading efforts surrounding the  environmental health of the population.   To ensure that humans are protected from various environmental exposures, the government has promulgated various environmental protection laws, regulations and controls and standards. Specially, EPCRA  protects humans from toxins released in the environment through stringent regulations, monitoring  and reporting  procedures placed  on  industries which manufacture, process, or use significant amounts of toxic chemicals to report annually on their releases of these chemicals. Everyone has the right to know what toxins are being released in their environment. I hope that the information is helpful.  If you have any questions, or care to leave a comment, please do so, below. Thank you.

Talaya Ray-Fagan

PUBH 8165, Environmental Health

College of Health Sciences

Walden University

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Policy in Action: Implementing and Evaluating Your Local School Wellness Policy – Addressing Childhood Obesity

Posted on Sunday, 16 August 2009 by hallkatherine

Policy in Action:
Implementing & Evaluating Your Local School Wellness Policy – Addressing Childhood Obesity

This presentation focuses on efforts to increase participation in a school wellness program for children and decrease childhood obesity. There are speaker notes attached to several of the slides for further information.

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Katherine Hall

PUBH 6165/8165, Environmental Health

College of Health Science

Walden University

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Why Recycling, Why Now?

Posted on Sunday, 16 August 2009 by praternyan

This is a PowerPoint presentation about why we should all recycle:

http://environmentalhealthtoday.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/app7pratern2.ppt

I hope this will inspire you to start recycling or to recycle more than you already do.

Thanks!

Nyan Prater

PUBH 8165-3, Environmental Health

Walden University

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Well Water Quality: Analysis and Assessment of Well Water Quality in City of San Jose

Posted on Sunday, 16 August 2009 by michelbenin

This presentation focuses on adding awareness and knowledge to current water quality guidelines as specified by the EPA in relation  to the City of San Jose.  The  presentation titled “ Well Water Quality: Analysis and Assessment of Well Water Quality in City of San Jose” offers suggestions on how this important resource be well managed and utilized by both the city and its citizens. This presentation is directed to Santa Clara County, Department of Environmental Health, Consumer Protection Division, Santa Clara Valley Water District, San Jose Municipal Water System, City of San Jose, and residents City of San Jose.

I hope that this presentation would be very helpful. If you have any questions, or comments, please do so below. Thank you.

Michel Benin

PUBH 8165, Environmental Health

College of Health Sciences

Walden University

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Public Health Impacts and Risks of Factory Farming.

Posted on Saturday, 15 August 2009 by eekong

This presentation highlights the Public Health Impacts and Risks of Factory Farming. My stakeholders include students, farmers, clubs, local government officials, environmental health officers, and the press.

I have a brief introduction and highlight the health and environmental risks. I have concluded with a Position Statement.

I hope you find this information useful. If you have and questions or suggestions, or want to leave a comment, please do so below.

Thank you.

Ernest Ekong, MD,MPH

PUBH 8165-1 Environmental Health

Walden University

Instructor: Raymond Thron

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The Hazards of Mercury in Diet

Posted on Friday, 14 August 2009 by dalsalih

In this presentation, I would like to address the components of Mercury, its types, the consequences correlated to consuming fish which contains Mercury, its etiological effect on pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children (which are the main stakeholders in this instance). In addition, I will address exhaustive techniques on how to minimize exposure to the substance.

Please click here to view presentationAPP9AlsalihDfinal. I hope that the information is helpful. If you have any questions, or care to leave a comment, please do so, below.Thank you

Dina Alsalih

PUBH 8165-Environmental Health

Walden University

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Improving Nutrition Environment in Nairobi Schools

Posted on Friday, 14 August 2009 by toguta

Improving the nutrition environment in our schools in Nairobi.

Tom Oguta,
Walden University
PUBH 8165 – 03

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