Navigation Links
EPA releases report on climate change and health
Date:7/17/2008

(Washington, D.C. - July 17, 2008) 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.

The report discusses the challenges and potential effects of climate change, including unusual or unexpected weather, and how some individuals and communities may be disproportionately affected by climate change, including the elderly, the poor, children, and people with chronic medical conditions. However, the U.S. has well-developed public health infrastructures and environmental programs that protect our air and water, which can help minimize the impacts.

The Global Change Research Program in EPA's Office of Research and Development led the development of this report. It is one of 21 synthesis and assessment products commissioned by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program.

The peer-reviewed report is the most up-to-date synthesis and assessment of scientific literature on the impact of global change on human health, welfare and settlements in the United States. It was developed following the guidelines developed by the CCSP.

The CCSP was established in 2002 to provide the Nation with science-based knowledge to manage the risks and opportunities of change in the climate and related environmental systems. The program is responsible for coordinating and integrating the research of 13 federal agencies on climate and global change.


'/>"/>

Contact: Roxanne Smith
smith.roxanne@epa.gov
202-564-4355
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Source:Eurekalert

0

GOOD

Page: 1

Related biology news :

1. EPA releases science assessment on health effects of nitrogen oxides
2. Pioneering landscape-scale research releases first findings
3. Wildlife Conservation Society releases definitive state of the wild
4. DOE JGI releases a new version of its metagenome data management and analysis system
5. DOE JGI releases soybean genome assembly to enable worldwide bioenergy research efforts
6. WHRC releases 4 key reports
7. University of Minnesota releases first ever comprehensive report of the health of college students
8. Toxic releases down from North American industry leaders, increasing from other facilities
9. New report: Greatest value of forests is sustainable water supply
10. Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News reports on novel hit-to-lead drug discovery
11. NOAA report states half of US coral reefs in poor or fair condition
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:10/14/2008)... , The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF...n Brussels. This year,s theme of Stand Tall, Speak...e and improve osteoporosis healthcare policies aro... can be largely prevented through timely diagnosis...ucing healthcare budgets as well as preventing the...
(Date:10/13/2008)... , In a randomized controlled trial called the "E...ion in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia" (ECKO...rsity of Toronto found that a high dose daily vita...ted bone mineral density (BMD) decline. However, a...dings also suggest that vitamin K1 may protect aga...
(Date:10/13/2008)... , Boston--Scientists from The Forsyth Institute,... Universities, have discovered a new control over ...srupted a natural bioelectrical mechanism within f... response, including increased cell growth, change...ans. This research shows that electrical signals a...
(Date:10/13/2008)... , Night-traveling migratory moths may hitch a ri...h issue of Current Biology, a Cell Press publica.... , A previous report also in Current Biology ...y on a sophisticated internal compass, sailing on ...stination within a matter of days. Now, the resear...
Breaking Biology News(10 mins):IOF calls on European citizens to stand tall and speak out for their bones 2IOF calls on European citizens to stand tall and speak out for their bones 3Forsyth scientists trigger cancer-like response from embryonic stem cells 2Migratory moths may hitch their rides, but they're anything but drifters 2Amphibians respond behaviorally to impact of clear cutting 2464 1Amphibians respond behaviorally to impact of clear cutting 2464 2Burgerville Honored for Dedication to Employees and Innovative Workplace Practices 14022 1Burgerville Honored for Dedication to Employees and Innovative Workplace Practices 14022 2Burgerville Honored for Dedication to Employees and Innovative Workplace Practices 14022 3Blue Cross and Blue Shields Blue Distinction 28R 29 Designation Improves Healthcare by Focusing on Quality 14018 1Blue Cross and Blue Shields Blue Distinction 28R 29 Designation Improves Healthcare by Focusing on Quality 14018 2Blue Cross and Blue Shields Blue Distinction 28R 29 Designation Improves Healthcare by Focusing on Quality 14018 3Blue Cross and Blue Shields Blue Distinction 28R 29 Designation Improves Healthcare by Focusing on Quality 14018 4Granite State Manufacturing Acquires Scandia Manufacturing Company Inc 14014 1Granite State Manufacturing Acquires Scandia Manufacturing Company Inc 14014 2
...cies, a team of international scientists leaves to...scovered treasures in the Mountains of Southwest C... range. , "Expedition Everest: Mission Himalayas"...ne of the planet,s richest and most biologically d... month-long exploration in China where scientists,...
..., according to a new analysis of more than 400 yea...Salt and Verde river basins. , By using data from ...lude that water supply for those western rivers fl...ught. The study goes back almost 800 years in the ...tes of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyo...
...he drug-discovery process, researchers at Renssela...o predict protein separation behavior directly fro...modeling approach may reduce the time it takes to ...ficant implications for an array of biotechnology ...ery, and proteomics, the study of protein structur...
...Agriculture (USDA) has positively identified the p...n from birds last week in Mongolia by field veteri...S). It is the first instance of this viral strain ... contact to domestic poultry or waterfowl. , Pre...populations in the south and north of the country,...
Other Biology News:Team of international scientists departs today to discover the unknown in China's Himalayan region 2Team of international scientists departs today to discover the unknown in China's Himalayan region 3Past droughts geographically widespread in the West, according to tree-ring data 2Past droughts geographically widespread in the West, according to tree-ring data 3Rensselaer researchers develop approach that predicts protein separation behavior 2Rensselaer researchers develop approach that predicts protein separation behavior 3Bird samples from Mongolia confirmed as H5N1 avian flu 2Bird samples from Mongolia confirmed as H5N1 avian flu 3
(Date:10/14/2008)... China, Oct. 14 /Xinhua--,C...ina-Biotics", "the,Company"), a leading Chinese fi...lopment, marketing and distribution of probiotics ... to list its common stock on the,Nasdaq Global Mar...he Nasdaq on October 23,2008, until which time it...
(Date:10/14/2008)... Va., Oct. 14 /- Insmed Inc...ogics and biopharmaceuticals, today,announced that...reverse,stock split, if necessary, at a Special Me...effort to meet the minimum bid price rule for cont...tember 3, 2008, the Company announced that the NAS...
(Date:10/14/2008)... China, Oct. 14 /Xinhua-- WuXi Pharma...eutical, biotechnology and,medical device research...ns,in China and the United States, today announced...for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008,an...Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2004070...
(Date:10/13/2008)...ES, Oct. 13 /- Vista Partners announc...can Bio Medica Corporation,(Nasdaq: ABMC ) and ma...ss,Silver, Director of Research at Vista Partners ...e and sales from the Company,s lab,alliance, which... centers,continue to increase as well. The Compan...
Breaking Biology Technology:China-Biotics, Inc. Approved to List on the Nasdaq Global Market 2Insmed to Seek Shareholder Approval for Reverse Split 2Insmed to Seek Shareholder Approval for Reverse Split 3WuXi PharmaTech Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Updates 2008 Guidance 2WuXi PharmaTech Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Updates 2008 Guidance 3WuXi PharmaTech Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Updates 2008 Guidance 4WuXi PharmaTech Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Updates 2008 Guidance 5WuXi PharmaTech Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Updates 2008 Guidance 6WuXi PharmaTech Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Updates 2008 Guidance 7WuXi PharmaTech Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Updates 2008 Guidance 8Vista Partners Updates Coverage; Maintains $3.20 Target Price 2
...etimes the small things do count. Lucigen Corporat..., has recently received $300,000 in initial invest...s to generate a total of $1 million through equity...nt in order to continue to develop cloning technol... , ,Through grants were developing the next genera...
...nic Foundry, Inc. announced Friday that its flagsh...onsulting rAVe Best of 2003 Award . The Madison-b...ogy and has recently added new customers that incl...he company recently established new reseller partn...ronics to provide marketing and training services...
..., I asked the question I hoped never to ask the Ma...enter?" For a moment I thought I had a reprieve, a... center is closed for renovation." , ,After a be...hroughout the lobby and pool area." , ,Fantastic, ...epercussions of filling the public areas of a Hawa...
...h-needed boost from a recent Barrons Magazine st...entinel published, Barrons article knocks the rus...ussed some of the economic reasons for a Wisconsin...shipping costs, prevalent just in time inventory p... dollar. , ,In particular, the cost of shipping n...
Other Biology Technology:Lucigen Receives Funding, Breaks New Ground with Enzyme Research 2Technology with Aloha 2Technology with Aloha 3Technology with Aloha 4Wisconsin Manufacturing and the Machinery for Change 2Wisconsin Manufacturing and the Machinery for Change 3
MAb to HSV-2, gG-2 HSV-2 Glycoprotein G-2
Human GCP-2 is a member of the CXC family of chemokines. It also promotes neutrophil chemotaxis and deganulation. GF063 is an 8.0 kDa protein containing 73 amino acid residues.
Immunogen for A300-655A was a phosphorylated synthetic peptide, which represented a portion of human RNA Polymerase II (GeneID 5430) around serine 5 of the C-terminal repeat YSPTSPS.
... a precipitant to ensure that the samples sink int...o follow the progress of electrophoresis. Compon...y mixture of red dye and precipitant with the sam...lar weight markers. It is the same dye used in our...
Biology Products: