http://www.hefn.org daily 1 2007-06-18T23:49:19Z http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/PH%20Policy%20Report%20FINAL.pdf Carpe Diem West and the Public Health Instituteʼs Center for Public Health & Climate Change talked with some of the nationʼs leading experts working in the fields of public health, water, and climate about what they see as some of the most significant areas of potential concern, with a focus on the American West. This paper highlights some of the common themes and issues that emerged from our discussions with these experts, and describes some questions for decision makers to consider as they address the potential impacts of climate change on water and health. No publisher KWiltshire 2011-10-26T16:32:51Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Integrated%20Resource%20Managment_1.pdf A seminar with leading experts in water treatment technology. No publisher jayrano 2011-06-30T11:04:44Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Childrens%20Health%20Month%20for%20HEFN.docx In honor of Children's Health Month, we highlight the major children’s environmental health agenda we are moving across EPA, HHS, and Education in collaboration with members of the national Coalition for Healthier Schools. We also outline opportunities to advance child health protections. No publisher nvorsanger 2010-10-05T18:43:51Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/EPA%20News%20Release.doc "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report that discusses the potential impacts of climate change on human health, human welfare, and communities in the U.S. The report, entitled 'Analyses of the Effects of Global Change on Human Health and Welfare and Human Systems,' also identifies adaptation strategies to help respond to the challenges of a changing climate and identifies near- and long-term research goals for addressing data and knowledge gaps." No publisher mbeach 2008-07-22T16:33:04Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Call%20for%20Papers.doc The National Network on Environments and Women's Health (NNEWH) is commissioning 6 papers that explore the relationship between exposures to chemicals and women's health. The paper should be 30-40 pages in length and NNEWH will give preference to papers that focus on the social determinants of health model. The chosen papers will be published in a collection edited by Dr. Dayna Nadine Scott. The authors will be asked to present their papers in public lectures hosted by York University, compile a policy brief based on their research and participate in a policy forum. In addition, the authors will receive $3,000 for the paper and lecture and $1,000 for the policy brief and their participation in the policy forum. The proposal deadline for papers is August 1st, 2008. No publisher mbeach 2008-07-16T16:32:15Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Grants%20Tracking%20Report%2009%20Update%20Final-%20Feb%2018.pdf No publisher rarablouei 2009-02-18T20:53:33Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/MRSA%20Fact%20Sheet%202009.pdf This fact sheet from Health Care Without Harm was written by IATP's Dr. David Wallinga. It outlines the risks from antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are developing due to overuse of antibiotics in agriculture, and also discusses how these new "superbugs" are impacting human health off the farm. No publisher khoff 2010-01-20T21:34:07Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/UCSF-CHE%20Summit%20ExecSum.pdf Proceedings of the Summit on Environmental Challenges to Reproductive Health and Fertility: Executice Summary No publisher kfortunato 2007-11-20T15:06:55Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Who%20Owns%20the%20Bioeconomy%20Summary.doc An exploration of who owns the bioeconomy. No publisher kfortunato 2007-11-20T17:45:18Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Ackerman%20Green%20Chemistry%20Paper.pdf Offers a quick, accessible review of economic models and tools that may prove useful to those interested in evaluating the costs and benefits of a green chemistry-related economic development strategy. Frank Ackerman is the Director of the Research and Policy Program at the Global Development and the Environment Institute at Tufts University. He received a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University and a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Swarthmore College. No publisher rarablouei 2008-08-06T20:17:25Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Parzen%20Paper%20Final%20for%20print.qxp A scoping, mostly from the vantage point of funders interested in regional economic development and jobs, at where green chemistry and safer materials could be useful, leveraged, or integrated. Julia Parzen is a Chicago-based consultant whose recent work has included the creation of a climate change action plan for the City of Chicago, for which a key issue is economic development and job creation. No publisher rarablouei 2008-10-15T13:50:51Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/links/How%20to%20Share%20Resources%20via%20HEFN.doc No publisher rarablouei 2010-05-14T19:50:56Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/HEFN%20update%20Oct%202011%20EPA%2C%20ED.doc EPA is making good on commitments. In October, after continued prodding from Healthy Schools Network and allies in the national Coalition for Healthier Schools, the agency released its overdue guideline for schools on siting, with additional guidelines expected soon on school indoor environments. No publisher nvorsanger 2011-11-09T23:27:17Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/CC%20-%20Health%2010-29-07.pdf Presentation to accompany HEFN conference call on Nov.2 with Dr. Cindy Parker. No publisher kfortunato 2007-10-31T18:01:43Z File http://www.hefn.org/resources/files/Climate%20Change%20-%20Chronicle%20of%20Philanthropy.pdf Article from The Chronicle of Philanthropy written by Stephen Viederman, former president of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation. No publisher kfortunato 2008-03-10T13:50:32Z File