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What to know about drugs in water
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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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. Read more
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. Read press release | Read position paper
Engineers from across the country address safe drinking water issues
(CSRwire) SEATTLE, WA, Feb. 28, 2008 – Every 15 seconds a child dies due to lack of basic sanitation and access to clean drinking water. Engineers are at the forefront of combating these issues by developing sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life for people worldwide. Read more
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. Read more
Global crisis hits home with U.S. water shortages
(CSRwire) The emergence of drought in Georgia, dwindling Great Lakes levels, and the fierce competition for water in the American West are part of a complex, urgent water crisis unfolding across the globe. Read more
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
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