Washington Post, May 4, 2008 – By now you've probably heard this bit of eco-news:
Whether or not you take prescription drugs, you're drinking them anyway.
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What to know about drugs in water
World Water Day 2008 focuses on sanitation
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, Mar. 20, 2008 – The World Health Organization,
United Nations Children's Fund, and the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council
jointly acted as the lead agencies for a central celebration of World Water Day 2008 on behalf
of all the UN agencies and members of UN-Water.
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Tap water remains safe despite presence of pharmaceuticals
CHICAGO, IL, Mar. 13, 2008: Despite published findings
of the presence of pharmaceuticals in the tap water of 28 major
metropolitan areas, the Institute for Public Health and Water Research
(IPWR) urges the public to continue drinking water for their health.
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Engineers from across the country address safe drinking water issues
US diplomats "should pay more attention to science"
(SciDev.Net) A
panel established by Dr. Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary of
State, suggests that the United States should protect its
interests by playing a leading role in formulating international
laws, standards and practices in areas such as genetics,
climate change and nanotechnology. Read more
IPWR Board Member Dr. Herman Ellis Elected Public Health Regent
for The American College of Preventive Medicine
CHICAGO, IL, Feb. 19, 2008 – The American College of Preventive
Membership (ACPM) recently selected Dr. Herman Ellis to
serve a two-year term on the Board of Regents as the Public
Health Regent. Ellis will represent the College and liaison
with other preventive medicine organizations while also serving
on the Executive Committee of the Board. Read
press release
Water as Critical as Climate Change
Global crises from escalating demand for fresh water and inadequate
supply are as urgent as efforts to tackle climate change – yet
are more vexing and complicated, as was learned at the 2008
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
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Global crisis hits home with U.S. water shortages
IPWR strengthens board of directors with three new members
Dr. A. David Brandling-Bennett, the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation; Patricia Hassett, Aetna, Inc.; and corporate
responsibility consultant, Andrea Spudich join the IPWR Executive
Board. Read
press release
