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Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion: Perspectives From Contemporary India And 6th Century Jain Yoga, Christopher Key Chapple
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion: Perspectives From Contemporary India And 6th Century Jain Yoga, Christopher Key Chapple
Monsoon: South Asian Studies Association Journal
Times New Roman
Triple Threat Gateway? Respiratory Health, Demographics And Land Use In Metro East St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois, Usa, Stacey R. Brown-Amilian
Triple Threat Gateway? Respiratory Health, Demographics And Land Use In Metro East St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois, Usa, Stacey R. Brown-Amilian
International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research
This paper examines a triple threat for residents of two counties in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Previous environmental justice research has focused on demographics and toxic facilities. This research builds upon those assessments by incorporating hospital discharge data and demographics as well as three different types of pollution sources. Air pollution monitors were unavailable to use during the time period of 2009-2011, therefore proxy measures of pollution in the form of major roadways, industrial land use parcels, and toxic facility information from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory are utilized. This study integrates both spatial coincidence and proximity analysis methods …
Evolving Pollution Prevention, Fall/Winter 2008, Issue 17
Evolving Pollution Prevention, Fall/Winter 2008, Issue 17
Sustain Magazine
No abstract provided.
Pollution And Heart Disease, Fall/Winter 2006, Issue 13
Pollution And Heart Disease, Fall/Winter 2006, Issue 13
Sustain Magazine
No abstract provided.
Kentucky's Environmental Future, Fall/Winter 2004, Issue 9
Kentucky's Environmental Future, Fall/Winter 2004, Issue 9
Sustain Magazine
No abstract provided.
Urban Air Quality, Spring/Summer 2002, Issue 6
Zero Waste, Spring/Summer 2017, Issue 36
Plastic Pollution, Fall/Winter 2019, Issue 39.3
Plastic Pollution, Fall/Winter 2019, Issue 39.3
Sustain Magazine
No abstract provided.
Plastic Pollution, Fall/Winter 2019, Issue 39.2
Plastic Pollution, Fall/Winter 2019, Issue 39.2
Sustain Magazine
No abstract provided.
Plastic Pollution, Fall/Winter 2019, Issue 39
Seeking Peace In The Niger Delta: Oil, Natural Gas, And Other Vital Resources, Darren Kew, David L. Phillips
Seeking Peace In The Niger Delta: Oil, Natural Gas, And Other Vital Resources, Darren Kew, David L. Phillips
New England Journal of Public Policy
Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta region has seen little benefit from the billions of dollars earned from oil over the last four decades, prompting a growing but disorganized insurgency across the region. Irresponsible oil companies and government officials have reduced the Niger Delta to one of the most polluted environments on earth. Corrupt local and national politicians, many of whom came to power through rigged elections, have colluded to manipulate ethnic divisions amid poverty to loot the region’s wealth. Consequently, the people of the Niger Delta have no formal political voice in Nigeria’s nascent democratic system, increasing the appeal of militias …
Student Perspective: Margaret Chase Smith Library 2011 Essay Contest:, Zoe Anderson, Ali Clift, Allaina Murphy
Student Perspective: Margaret Chase Smith Library 2011 Essay Contest:, Zoe Anderson, Ali Clift, Allaina Murphy
Maine Policy Review
Each year, the Margaret Chase Smith Library sponsors an essay contest for Maine high school seniors. The focus of the 2011 contest was environmental protection. The essay prompt quoted a 1972 statement from Sen. Smith: “We must recognize that we’re not going to eliminate pollution overnight. It’s going to be a hard, long fight. It’s going to take a long time and a lot of sacrifice on the part of each one of us.” By happy coincidence, the essay contest topic fits perfectly with the subject matter of this special issue of Maine Policy Review on sustainability. We feature here …
The Clean Water Act In Maine: Goals And Financing, Andrew Fisk
The Clean Water Act In Maine: Goals And Financing, Andrew Fisk
Maine Policy Review
Andrew Fisk gives an overview of the history of the federal Clean Water Act and of Maine’s efforts to improve the quality of the state’s lakes, rivers and streams. He describes how the Clean Water Act works and how its provisions are implemented. While the quality of Maine’s water bodies has improved greatly, much work still remains to be done in the areas of rain and stormwater runoff and mercury pollution, and in having adequate financing and infrastructure over the long term.
Oil. Seeking Peace In The Niger Delta: Oil, Natural Gas, And Other Vital Resources, Darren Kew, David L. Phillips
Oil. Seeking Peace In The Niger Delta: Oil, Natural Gas, And Other Vital Resources, Darren Kew, David L. Phillips
New England Journal of Public Policy
Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta region has seen little benefit from the billions of dollars earned from oil over the last four decades, prompting a growing but disorganized insurgency across the region. Irresponsible oil companies and government officials have reduced the Niger Delta to one of the most polluted environments on earth. Corrupt local and national politicians, many of whom came to power through rigged elections, have colluded to manipulate ethnic divisions amid poverty to loot the region’s wealth. Consequently, the people of the Niger Delta have no formal political voice in Nigeria’s nascent democratic system, increasing the appeal of militias …
The Tide Is High For The Boston Beaches, Marissa Glowac
The Tide Is High For The Boston Beaches, Marissa Glowac
New England Journal of Public Policy
In 1993, Massachusetts Governor William Weld and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino approved the “Back to the Beaches” project, a seven-year, $30.5 million public project to restore nineteen Boston Harbor beaches. Today, these sites have new, cleaner sand, improved access, and new amenities and facilities now ready to offer additional opportunities for recreation. People are coming back to the Boston Harbor beaches in numbers significantly higher than a decade ago. This study concludes that the implementation and success of the “Back to the Beaches” project can be attributed to several factors — an increased public awareness of the value of open …
Journalists' Views Of The Environment: Issues And Challenges, Bernadette West, Jane Lewis, Michael Greenberg
Journalists' Views Of The Environment: Issues And Challenges, Bernadette West, Jane Lewis, Michael Greenberg
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
In advocating the use of an environmental handbook for journalists, the authors report on a survey of reporters and editors regarding salient environmental issues in different regions of the United States and e emphasis placed on environmental reporting in newsrooms.
Burning And Burying In Connecticut: Are Regional Solutions To Solid Waste Disposal Equitable?, Timothy Black, John A. Stewart
Burning And Burying In Connecticut: Are Regional Solutions To Solid Waste Disposal Equitable?, Timothy Black, John A. Stewart
New England Journal of Public Policy
To comply with federal legislation, states throughout the country are replacing old town dumps with a regional system for municipal solid waste disposal.This system includes trash-to-energy incinerators and ash landfills as well as recycling and reduction facilities. While these new types of facilities are expected to be environmentally safer, they have concentrated the disposal process of waste generated throughout the state in fewer locations. State leaders champion the use of newer, cleaner disposal methods, while local community groups complain that they have become the dumping grounds for the state. This is the first environmental equity study to examine whether these …
Basic Science And Risk Communication: A Dialogue-Based Study, Char J. Word, Anna K. Harding, Gordon R. Bilyard, James R. Weber
Basic Science And Risk Communication: A Dialogue-Based Study, Char J. Word, Anna K. Harding, Gordon R. Bilyard, James R. Weber
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
The authors use ethnographic analysis of a focus group discussion between scientists and laypersons to study information exchange in risk communication.
Through A Lens Darkly--Superfund Spectacles On Public Participation At Brownfield Sites, Kris Wernstedt, Robert Hersh
Through A Lens Darkly--Superfund Spectacles On Public Participation At Brownfield Sites, Kris Wernstedt, Robert Hersh
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
The authors discuss the recent trend in brownfield site development against a backdrop of Superfund experience and explore current barriers to public participation.
Fairness Across Borders: The Barsebäck Nuclear Power Plant, Ragnar E. Löfstedt
Fairness Across Borders: The Barsebäck Nuclear Power Plant, Ragnar E. Löfstedt
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Dr. Löfstedt discusses the escalation of a controversy between Denmark and Sweden over nuclear reactors at Barsebäck in southern Sweden. He also discusses research that might lead to resolution of the dispute.
Environmental Racism And Biased Methods Of Risk Assessment, Daniel C. Wigley, Kristin S. Shrader-Frechette
Environmental Racism And Biased Methods Of Risk Assessment, Daniel C. Wigley, Kristin S. Shrader-Frechette
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Based on analysis of a risk assessment for a proposed Louisiana uranium enrichment facility, the authors argue that environmental injustice occurs when assessors' scientific methods cause de facto discrimination.
Review Of: Dorothy J. Howell, Ecology For Environmental Professionals (Quorum Books 1994), Karla Sievers Mcmanus
Review Of: Dorothy J. Howell, Ecology For Environmental Professionals (Quorum Books 1994), Karla Sievers Mcmanus
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Review of: Dorothy J. Howell, Ecology for Environmental Professionals (Quorum Books 1994). Appendices, bibliographical references, figures, glossary, index, preface, tables. LC 93-5580; ISBN 0-89930-745-0 [215 pp. Cloth $59.95. 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881.]
A Case Study Of Health Risk Communication: What The Public Wants And What It Gets, Jeannette M. Trauth
A Case Study Of Health Risk Communication: What The Public Wants And What It Gets, Jeannette M. Trauth
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Dr. Trauth presents a content analysis of 40 years of coverage of a major local source of air pollution by a Pittsburgh newspaper. She also summarizes the results of a survey conducted to determine the extent to which citizens of most likely affected communities, e.g., understand health risks and desire further information.
Toxics Use Reduction: Pro And Con, Francine Laden, George M. Gray
Toxics Use Reduction: Pro And Con, Francine Laden, George M. Gray
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
With the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act as an example, important issues related to the goals and effectiveness of TUR are examined. The benefits as claimed by proponents are contrasted with shortcomings outlined by opponents in point-counterpoint style. Ultimately, the authors call for more balanced analysis.
Regulating Air Toxics In Rhode Island: Policy Vs. Technical Decisions, Julie A. Roque
Regulating Air Toxics In Rhode Island: Policy Vs. Technical Decisions, Julie A. Roque
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
Dr. Roqu6 recounts her work as a doctoral candidate at Brown in developing standards for the regulation of airborne carcinogens. Based in part on this experience, she argues that care needs be taken lest those who regulate Risk bury key policy decisions within a mass of often irrelevant technical details.
The Reclamation Of Boston Harbor: A Scientist's Perspective, Gordon T. Wallace Jr.
The Reclamation Of Boston Harbor: A Scientist's Perspective, Gordon T. Wallace Jr.
New England Journal of Public Policy
A major effort, costing in the neighborhood of $2 billion, is under way to restore the environmental quality of Boston Harbor. While Boston Harbor is unquestionably one of the most polluted urban estuaries in the world, it is also one of the least understood with respect to the basic physics, chemistry, and biology involved. This information is essential for the purpose of identifying processes that control the transport, effect, and fate of contaminants entering the estuary. Failure to obtain this information may lead to continued inappropriate and unnecessarily expensive solutions to a complex environmental problem. An effective solution will require …
Agriculture And Pollution In Western Australia. Part 1. Background, C V. Malcolm
Agriculture And Pollution In Western Australia. Part 1. Background, C V. Malcolm
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
For centuries there has been awareness of pollution but it has received dramatic publicity in recent years.
In Western Australia, provisions for its control are written into the Health Act and many other Acts besides the Environmental Protection Act of 1971.
A number of factors have acted worldwide and locally to increase awareness and concern about pollution, and to justify careful examination of the problems it causes.