October 09, 2008
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Health & Safety Newsletter October 09, 2008 |
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Experts devise action plan to examine impact of climate change on health
A meeting of experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Madrid have agreed to a research agenda to develop an evidence-based framework for action on the human health implications of climate change. The plan builds on a comprehensive review of what is already known about health risks from climate change. It was developed by WHO with more than 80 top researchers on climate change and health along with representatives of donor and other UN agencies. The meeting took place 6-8 October and hosted by the Ministry of Health of Spain. `Many agencies, including WHO, have highlighted ... |
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Moisture and toxic contamination primary health problems in hurricane recovery
Even though the devastation of the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana by hurricanes Ike and Gustav has been pushed out of the national conscience by financial crisis and a hotly contested election, the fact remains that these areas are in dire need of assistance of long term solutions to the lasting effects of wind and water damage. The damage wreaked on these Coastal regions has left millions with homes and businesses that have been water soaked due to flood and rain. The unchecked effects can last for decades creating a condition called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). In a nutshell the off-gassing ... |
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