http://www.hefn.org daily 1 2007-06-21T00:56:13Z http://www.hefn.org/resources/links/new-resources-to-promote-healthier-schools-and-children Let’s face it, government agencies and schools buy lots of stuff. Computers. Office supplies. Flooring in schools. Many of these products are often filled with toxic chemicals and materials, like vinyl plastic, phthalates and flame retardants. But what if we could change that? What if we could harness the power of government spending to promote safer products that don’t contain these harmful chemicals? What if government agencies could use their purchasing power to help transform the marketplace away from toxic chemicals? To do just that, CHEJ is pleased to announce the release of a brand new fact-pack to assist government agencies in purchasing safer products. The package of fact-sheets summarize the health hazards of toxic chemicals commonly found in products, relevant policies that promote safe products, summary case studies of governments and businesses that are phasing out the purchase of toxic goods, and cutting-edge resources for purchasers to identify and purchase safer products. Help us spread the word! Visit www.chej.org/greenpurchasing to download the fact-pack, check out our online presentation, and share them with purchasers/schools in your community to help promote a healthier community. No publisher chejnyc 2013-06-18T18:15:36Z Link http://www.hefn.org/resources/links/indoor-air-pollution-essays-on-school-children-and-other-topics-at-psrs-environmental-health-policy-institute "How is it that the buildings we spend the most time in -- raising our families, learning, earning a living -- can be the most toxic? What can we do about it, what sort of recourse do we have?" These questions are posed in the most recent Environmental Health Policy Institute from Physicians for Social Responsibility. Its topic is indoor air pollution, which is addressed by several contributors, including Claire Barnett, executive director of Healthy Schools Network, whose piece discusses indoor air quality and the importance of prevention in the school environment. No publisher nvorsanger 2013-06-17T15:44:26Z Link http://www.hefn.org/resources/events/biomimicry-3-8-institute-education-summit-and-global-conference The Education Summit is the Biomimicry 3.8 Institute’s annual event focused on sharing the best in resources for bringing biomimicry to students of all ages. This year, the Summit will be held in conjunction with the Institute’s first Global Conference, which will gather those interested in applying biomimicry to address issues such as climate change and economic development. (June 21-23, 2013; Boston, MA) No publisher llinville conference 2013-06-17T15:18:29Z Event http://www.hefn.org/resources/blog/hefns-giving-insight-blog-post-converging-in-the-central-valley From December 4-6, 2013, funders and affinity group leaders will convene in the San Joaquin Valley in Central California for a three-day learning tour. This blog post features a brief question and answer session with leaders from tour co-sponsors highlighting funders' interest in and prospective takeaways from the tour. No publisher llinville 2013-06-17T15:14:17Z Link http://www.hefn.org/resources/job-listings/membership-and-special-projects-director The Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP) is seeking a Membership and Special Projects Director to broaden funder involvement with FCCP and develop member-driven special projects that deepen support for civic engagement grantmaking. The individual will strategize and implement member-initiated networking and peer-learning opportunities; lead strategic efforts to increase collaboration and expand FCCP's membership; connect and build relationships with related groups, associations and institutions; lead efforts to develop evaluation tools to track member satisfaction and improve programming; work with the Program Director to develop excellent programming for members, including annual convenings and monthly briefing calls; manage special projects; among other responsibilities. The individual will be located in a home office in either New York City or Washington, D.C., with a strong preference for New York. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume plus salary history, requirements, a writing sample and names of three references to Deb Ross, Executive Director, at dross@funderscommittee.org and Amy Hojnowski at amyhojnowski@gmail.com. No publisher alevinson 2013-06-06T14:24:00Z Job Listing http://www.hefn.org/resources/job-listings/staff-scientist-health-and-environment-program The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) seeks a doctorate-level scientist to serve as a scientific expert on issues related to the impact of toxic chemical exposures on human health. The individual will provide scientific expertise for advocacy efforts to reform the regulation and oversight of toxic chemicals; work to ensure the safety of consumer products and food; identify emerging environmental contaminants of concern; promote the advancement of new approaches for gathering information on chemicals with unknown toxicity and improved strategies for the use of biomonitoring and risk assessment in chemicals policy; develop and strengthen NRDC relationships with scientists in the fields of toxicology, risk assessment, and chemicals testing to utilize significant research findings for policy and legal work; serve as a general health and environment expert and spokesperson for the Health program; among other responsbilities. The position will be based in either Washington DC or San Francisco. To apply, please create a profile on the NRDC website, and upload your resume and cover letter. No publisher alevinson 2013-06-06T13:58:38Z Job Listing http://www.hefn.org/resources/blog/hefns-giving-insight-blog-post-major-movements-6-4-13 In this blog post, HEFN Director Kathy Sessions surveys the TSCA reform movement's work and its road ahead following a surprising bipartisan compromise. No publisher llinville 2013-06-04T21:47:05Z Link http://www.hefn.org/resources/events/science-democracy-and-community-decisions-on-fracking-a-lewis-m-branscomb-forum This forum, sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists, will provide a unique opportunity to learn from experts, decision makers, and community leaders about the state of the science around fracking, the state and federal policy landscape, and what citizens and policy makers need to know to make informed decisions about whether, and under what conditions, to extract oil and gas using fracking. (July 25, 2013; Los Angeles, CA / Webcast) No publisher alevinson meeting 2013-05-30T20:34:14Z Event http://www.hefn.org/resources/events/community-food-funders-breakfast-series-on-risk-and-resiliency-in-the-food-system-fostering-equity-and-adaptation-in-a-post-sandy-world-part-iii-emerging-solutions-political-realities The Community Food Funders Briefing Series will discuss the impact of Hurricanes Irene and Sandy on our food system, and strategies to increase resiliency on regional farms and in our food distribution infrastructure as we anticipate the effects from our changing climate. Part III of the series will focus on Emerging Solutions and Political Realities. (June 11, 2013; New York, NY) No publisher alevinson meeting 2013-05-30T19:59:28Z Event http://www.hefn.org/resources/events/community-food-funders-breakfast-series-on-risk-and-resiliency-in-the-food-system-fostering-equity-and-adaptation-in-a-post-sandy-world The Community Food Funders Briefing Series will discuss the impact of Hurricanes Irene and Sandy on our food system, and strategies to increase resiliency on regional farms and in our food distribution infrastructure as we anticipate the effects from our changing climate. Part II of the series will focus on Stories and Community Responses. (June 6, 2013; New York, NY) No publisher alevinson meeting 2013-05-30T19:58:08Z Event