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Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) provides this webpage entitled, Environment and Health Program. The webpage addresses an array of environmental health issues relevant to health professionals in the United States and around the globe. These issues include climate change, air pollution, and...
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Like most businesses, automotive recycling facilities are subject to stringent federal, state and local environmental laws. The ECAR website is designed to provide a state-by-state breakdown of the requirements that apply specifically to industry activities for those states having developed said...
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Supported by the Environmental Protection Agency and the University of Maryland Sea Grant College, the Region 3 Environmental Finance Center promotes alternative and innovative ways to manage the cost of environmental activities. It provides training, technical assistance, and program planning and...
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This web page offers a brief summary of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) as it concerns the Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of pesticides. Links to both the EPA's archive of materials regarding the FQPA and a summary of the FQPA are provided.  In addition, the web page includes a...
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This podcast episode, published by the Center for Occupational Research and Development, is part of a series that covers issues and topics on technician development. In this episode, Michael Lesiecki invites Al Carlson to outline potential solutions and answers in regards to the skills gap. Carlson...
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EUFORES is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes the use of renewable energy.  It was established in 1995 in order to pursue the targeted 15% substitution of conventional primary energy demand by renewable energy sources by 2010, as outlined in the 1994 Declaration of Madrid.  The...
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This webpage features a wide variety of interactive science teaching activities. Each activity includes subjects and keywords, tools and materials, detailed instructions, and an explanation of the science behind the activity. Occasionally demonstration videos are featured. Sample activities include...
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Emergency Management Institute (EMI) provides a nationwide training program of resident courses and non-resident courses to enhance U.S. emergency management practices. This website lists the courses, programs, and activities offered.
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The Fiber Optic Association has always been involved in standards, both creating standards for education and certification, as well as participating in industry standards activities. Now the Fiber Optic Association is creating its own standards for their members – the contractors, designers,...
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This article is provided by Duke University and discusses the first working "invisibility cloak." "The cloak, made with advanced 'metamaterials,' deflects microwave beams and may find a variety of wireless communications or radar applications."
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