August 27, 2021 1 min read Source / Disclosures Published by: Source: Owen D, et al. Rapid assessment of the 10-year evidence of dry eye flare-ups. Presented at: Summer Symposium on Women in Ophthalmology; August 26-29, 2021; Amelia Island, Florida. Disclosures: Owen says he is the Director of Medical SciencesRead More →
The new EH MATTERS Fellowship gives students from underrepresented groups the opportunity to conduct research on environmental health and safety issues. [3¾ min read] Tim Saunders (left) and Leon Zhu gain experience in environmental health research through their Fellowships in Environmental Health Methodology, Training and Education (EH MATTERS). (Photos: CourtesyRead More →
Sesame Workshop India and Clean Air Fund enable 10,000 young people from Delhi’s urban slums to raise awareness of their environmental problems and potential solutions. In response to growing concerns about the health and well-being of young children’s development due to rising levels of pollution, Sesame Workshop India Trust hasRead More →
Environmental and genetic factors can contribute to lung cancer, which develops as a result of the cells in the lungs growing out of control. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. In recent years, the search for genetic mutations in cancerousRead More →
The water level at Lake Mead fell to 1,068 feet in July 2021. This is the lowest level since the lake was first filled after the Hoover Dam was opened in 1935. This month- Ci, the federal government declared a water shortage on the Colorado River for the first time,Read More →
West Mesa shooting suspect could be convicted… 7 minutes ago Suspect identified in Albuquerque crime spree 10 minutes ago 2021 named deadliest year on New Mexico roads 3 hours ago Gateway Center will open in phases, 1st phase for women… 3 hours ago Record number of Albuquerque banks robbed 4Read More →
Goals are great, but they don’t mean much without time-bound commitments. So don’t be afraid to ask for clarification. Vancouver on a hot June day, during a period of extreme heat in western North America, said it was “virtually impossible without man-made climate change.” (Photo: Don MacKinnon / AFP viaRead More →
SINGAPORE – The average Singaporean is very aware of environmental issues, sometimes adopting many green practices, and championing some of these issues and practices to friends and family. These are the conclusions of a climate index launched Tuesday, August 17 by OCBC Bank in partnership with Eco-Business, a media andRead More →
Regional businesses are clashing with conservation groups over the new federal license for a 100-year-old dam on the Kennebec River in Benton. The Shawmut hydroelectric dam is seen by some as an economic lifeline and by others as an obstacle to the recovery of endangered Atlantic salmon. The Federal EnergyRead More →
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A Topeka girl has been named the Presidential Laureate for her palm oil project that educates the community about its role in deforestation. The United States Environmental Protection Agency says that in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, it has named Adelyn MeyerRead More →
The positions of the parties on the environment and climate change were in the spotlight Wednesday evening during an electoral debate in Halifax. Candidates representing Greens, Liberals, Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats touted their party’s platforms at an Ecology Action Center event and answered questions on some of the mostRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS – The combination of threats from COVID-19 and extreme heat in many socially vulnerable communities across the United States is a real concern for public health officials, highlighting the need to better understand how the aggravating factors can increase the risk of COVID-19. In a new study published inRead More →