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Can Anyone Be an Environmental Manager?
This column explores the current condition of the EHS profession - and raises a number of troubling questions that have yet to be openly addressed within our professional ranks. The problem was summed up in a headline I saw recently saying, "The EHS profession has skidded down the food chain." In the jargon of marketing, the environmental profession has no identifiable brand and barrier for entry. Anyone can be appointed the organization`s "Environmental Manager."
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Mapping the impacts of natural hazards and technological accidents in Europe
Europe is experiencing an increasing number and impact of disasters due to natural hazards and technological accidents caused by a combination of changes in its physical, technological and human/ social systems. This report discusses the occurrence and impacts of disasters and the underlying hazards in Europe for the period 1998–2009. It is an update on and extension of the 2004 EEA report `Mapping the impacts of recent natural disasters and technological accidents in ... |
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Senscient Inc
Senscient is a manufacturer of Open Path Gas Detection systems using a new, proprietary Senseline technology to meet the growing demand for more accurate and repeatable gas detection and measurement in a number of markets - from safety to process control and environmental monitoring. Senscient technology is all about providing better protection of people, capital plant and the environment. With Senseline, Senscient has invented an innovative process for increasing the sensitivity and selectivity to a wide range of gas compounds offers a remarkable solution for reducing risk in industry and commerce. |
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