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  Environment Directorate:Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Environment Directorate provides governments with the analytical basis to develop policies that are effective and economically efficient, including through country performance reviews, data collection, policy analysis, projections and modelling, and the development of common approaches.
However, untangling and assessing the effects of subsidies on the environment is a complex task.
In response to this request, the Environment Policy Committee held a High-Level Special Session on 14 April 2005 on the costs of inaction with respect to key environmental challenges (climate change, biodiversity loss and the human health impacts from pollution).
www.oecd.org /department/0,2688,en_2649_33713_1_1_1_1_1,00.html   (619 words)

  
 Bibliography for the Environment - US Department of State
The impact of the human species on the extent and variability of life on earth are addressed by leading experts who explore specific threats caused by the loss of diversity of ecosystems and the major problems and challenges posed by this loss.
The Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (1976-1992) discusses the negotiations which resulted in such landmark agreements as the Vienna Convention on Ozone and its Montreal Protocol, the Basel Convention on Hazardous Wastes, and the Biodiversity Convention.
Dobson examines several definitions of sustainability and various conceptions of justice and concludes that tradeoffs, compromises and coalitions are necessary to achieve ecological sustainability and egalitarian distribution of economic and social resources.
usinfo.state.gov /gi/global_issues/environment/ebybib03.html   (6337 words)

  
 > energy.gov : Environment
The Department began studying Yucca Mountain, Nevada, in 1978 to determine whether it would be suitable for the nation's first long-term geologic repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
DOE must identify and resolve environmental policy and radiation protection issues by developing environmental policies, standards, guidance and associated tools to assist in  discharging its environmental and public protection responsibilities.
Department of Energy Seeks Public Comment on Designation of Energy Corridors in the West
www.energy.gov /engine/content.do?BT_CODE=ENVIRONMENT   (284 words)

  
 World Bank Group | Environment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Concern for the environment is viewed by many as a rich-country luxury.
In 2001, the World Bank Board of Directors endorsed an Environment Strategy to guide the World Bank's actions in the environment area, particularly over the next five years.
Information about the Environment Strategy, our Operational and Safeguard Policies, our environmental work in the regions, projects, analytical studies, capacity-building efforts, partnerships, and publications can all be found through the navigation buttons on the left.
lnweb18.worldbank.org /ESSD/envext.nsf/41ByDocName/Environment   (276 words)

  
 Department of Environment Official Website - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Department of Environment (DOE) Malaysia is studying the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the proposed project.
The Department of Environment (DOE) Malaysia is studying the Detailed EIA Report for the proposed project.
The Government and the Department of Environment of Malaysia shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the usage of any information obtained from this web site.
www.jas.sains.my   (247 words)

  
 department%2... QUICK, Useful Information on department%2...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Department of State Home Page About the State Department Subject Index Secretary Condoleezza Rice Former Secretaries of State Senior Department Officials Strategic Plans, Performance Reports Bureaus and...
Department of Energy Seeks Public Comment on Designation of Energy Corridors in the West October 21, 2005 DOE-Funded Researchers Honored by RandD Magazine Leader of the DOE Artificial Retina Project Named...
Florida and Gulf Residents Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Wilma October 21, 2005 -- The Department of Homeland Security is urging residents in Florida and along the Gulf Coast to pay close attention to...
www.askwhatever.co.uk /whatsearch/whatsearch.cgi?keywords=department%2...   (402 words)

  
 Information Bridge: DOE Scientific and Technical Information
This report describes efforts by the Department of Energy (DOE) to effectively plan for environment, safety and health activities that protect the environment, workers and the public from harm.
This document, which covers fiscal year 1996, reflects planning by operating contractors and Program Offices in early 1994, updated to be consistent with the President`s FY 1996 budget submittal to Congress, and subsequent Department of Energy Program refinements.
Prior to 1992, only a small number of facilities had a structured process for identifying environment, safety and health (ES and H) needs, reporting the costs (in both direct and indirect budgets) of ES and H requirements, prioritizing and allocating available resources, and efficiently communicating this information to DOE.
www.osti.gov /bridge/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=179228   (303 words)

  
 Environmental Education
Environmental education develops skills, knowledge and values that promote behaviour in support of a sustainable environment.
The Program funds activities which support the Australian Government's objective of improving the community's capacity to protect the environment.
Grants are intended to complement the Environment and Heritage Portfolio's environmental education activities.
www.ea.gov.au /education   (355 words)

  
 ADEQ - Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality - Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is an agency of the state of Arkansas.
We train and license environmental professionals, involve students in environmental projects, conduct workshops for educators and businesses, and help citizens understand environmental issues in their community.
ADEQ's 2003 Report is a snapshot of the environment and the Department's activities and accomplishments.
www.adeq.state.ar.us   (416 words)

  
 Maryland Department of the Environment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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Programs that affect you and how you and your family can get involved with the environment.
Department, Health Officials Launch Investigation into Presence of Chemi...
www.mde.state.md.us   (158 words)

  
 Welcome to the New Mexico Environment Department!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Environment Department Fines City of Santa Fe $70,000 for Illegally Dumping Hazardous Waste at Caja del Rio Landfill
Environment Department Requests Comment on Draft Closure and Cleanup Permit for Fort Wingate in McKinley County
Governor Richardson, Environment Department Aid Clovis with Redevelopment of "Skyscraper of the Plains"
www.nmenv.state.nm.us   (534 words)

  
 Saskatchewan Environment
Describes the department's mandate, programs and services, our 2004-05 Annual Report, 2005-06 Performance Plan, 2005-06 Safe Drinking Water Strategy Performance Plan, and the Saskatchewan Environment Internal Audit Report and Recommendations-June 7, 2005.
Saskatchewan Environment is leading the development of a provincial green strategy to protect our environment while we grow our economy.
Over the last year we have spoken to government departments and other key participants to develop a formal consultation document.
www.se.gov.sk.ca   (487 words)

  
 UMass Lowell Home: UML Work Environment
At the Department of Work Environment at UMass Lowell, the emphasis is on preventing work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths simultaneous with the promotion of the health and safety of both the workers and the general environment.
Our concern with the work environment also encompasses the psychosocial stressors of the workplace that affect workers' health and job performance and the employer's productivity.
Department of Work Environment - Kitson Hall, Room 200(North Campus), 1 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
www.uml.edu /Dept/WE   (116 words)

  
 EMB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Michael T. Defensor has signed Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order....
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Michael Defensor recently released the guidelines for the designation of attainment and non-attainment...
Future air quality management projects may now be granted funding by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)......
www.emb.gov.ph   (226 words)

  
 Find in a Library: Providing for consideration of H.R. 2361, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Find in a Library: Providing for consideration of H.R. 2361, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 : report (to accompany H. Res.
Providing for consideration of H.R. 2361, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 : report (to accompany H. Res.
WorldCat is provided by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. on behalf of its member libraries.
worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/7898a8350b0a6fb9a19afeb4da09e526.html   (85 words)

  
 Human Environment and Design   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Department of Human Environment and Design offers professional programs which focus on the design production, distribution and use of clothing, textiles, and other products in living/working environments.
The goal of Human Environment and Design (HED) is to offer programs designed to provide students with an understanding of the social-cultural and physical components of the near environment, their impacts on human life, and the technical knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill requirements for entry-level professional positions.
All students can take advantage of study trips, site projects, internships, and the extensive professional contacts of the faculty.
www.hed.msu.edu   (218 words)

  
 SEPA - State Environmental Protection Administration of China   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Illegal Practices of Damaging Environment of Jiaozuo Dongfang Jinqian Co., Ltd Severely Punished by SEPA
Deputer Minister Wang Yuqing Stressed on the Laws and Regulations Construction to the Nuclear Safety at the 1st Meeting of the 6th Session of the Panal on the Nuclear Safety and Environment
Policy Research Center of Environment and Economy of SEPA
www.zhb.gov.cn /english   (464 words)

  
 The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Local and Rural Health provides assistance to Kansas communities in establishing or modifying health care delivery systems.
The Mission of the office is to assist communities to provide public health, primary care, and prevention services for all Kansans.
Cooperation with local health departments, community based primary care clinics, the primary care association and other non-profit voluntary organizations is essential.
www.kdhe.state.ks.us /olrh   (177 words)

  
 Department of Sustainability and Environment - Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Over 12 months on from the release of the water action plan, Our Water Our Future, the Government has now released a progress report summarising the many achievements already set in place and highlighting next steps.....
The Framework provides direction for government, business and the community on building environmental considerations into the way we work and live...
Victorians are being encouraged to sign up to do ten simple actions at home as an initiative of the Environmental Sustainability Framework...
www.dse.vic.gov.au /dse   (147 words)

  
 Association of American Geographers
For students planning to end their formal education with the bachelor's degree, a geography major provides marketable skills and the broad perspectives on environment and society that enable graduates to move beyond entry-level positions.
Environment Planner for a state department of transportation
Geologist for a state department of environment and conservation
www.aag.org /Careers/What_can_you_do.html   (393 words)

  
 Environment
environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable...
NERC is the leading body in the UK for research, survey, monitoring and training in the environmental sciences.
environment, pollution prevention, regulation and other environmental initiatives.
www.redbicycle.co.uk /environment.html   (242 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Deadly bird flu strain found in Great Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The virus is being spread by migrating wild birds and has recently been found in birds in Russia, Turkey and Romania, spurring efforts around the globe to contain it.
Tests conducted on the Taiwanese birds that had died were inconclusive, the department said.
DEFRA said the virus most closely matched a strain found in ducks in China earlier this year but was not very similar to strains discovered in Romania and Turkey.
www.usatoday.com /news/health/2005-10-23-britainbirdflu_x.htm   (816 words)

  
 Department of Primary Industries and Department of Sustainability and Environment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Department of Primary Industries and Department of Sustainability and Environment
Incorporates Agriculture and Food, Fishing and Aquaculture, Minerals and Petroleum, Science and Research and Trade and Investment.
Incorporates Coasts and Marine, Conservation and Environment, Fire Management, Forestry, Heritage, Land and Water, Parks and Reserves, Planning, Plants and Animals, Property, Titles and Maps and Recreation and Tourism.
www.dse.vic.gov.au   (82 words)

  
 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Protecting NY's Environment and Managing its Natural Resources
exists to:"conserve, improve, and protect New York State's natural resources and environment, and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well being."
Visit Environment DEC, our monthly online newsletter, for current information about New York State's environment.
Please Note: The DEC website will be undergoing maintenance on September 29 at 5:00 PM and will be unavailable for a short period.
www.dec.state.ny.us   (482 words)

  
 Department of Agrarian Reform Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Department of Land Reform (DLR) in collaboration with the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) started farmers’ training on sustainable farming methodologies for marginal soils under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICAs) technical cooperation scheme.
The Department of Land Reform (DLR) recently distributed 1,959 hectares of agricultural lands to some 1,003 farmer-beneficiaries (FBs) in Cateel, Davao Oriental.
Click here to view the Department of Agrarian Reform Map.
www.dar.gov.ph   (280 words)

  
 Environment Canada's Green Lane
Welcome to Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information.
Environment Canada's National Water Research Institute jointly received the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council's 2005 Synergy Award.
Get the latest weather conditions, forecasts and meteorological information from Environment Canada.
www.ec.gc.ca /envhome.html   (116 words)

  
 CCAR Teams with Maryland Department of the Environment to Provide Online Training to Emissions Technicians
“Technicians who have achieved the MCET level have demonstrated their commitment to protecting the environment by acquiring the expertise in emissions repairs that helps make Maryland’s air cleaner and healthier to breathe,” said Marcia Ways, Mobile Sources Control Program Manager at MDE.
“The program covers ways to reduce the impact of automotive repair operations on human health and the environment, through a proactive approach that reduces or eliminates pollution prior to recycling or disposal, and conserves energy, water and raw materials,” Ways continued.
“The Board of Directors of CCAR commends the State of Maryland and the Department of the Environment for this progressive step to provide information and guidance on environmental and safety issues to these emissions technicians,” said Lirel Holt, CCAR Chairman.
www.prweb.com /releases/2005/7/prwebxml259570.php   (625 words)

  
 Environmental Change Institute
ECI is an interdisciplinary unit administered within the Oxford University Centre for the Environment that:
fosters university-wide networks and outreach on the environment.
This website is currently being revised, thank you for your patience.
www.eci.ox.ac.uk   (172 words)

  
 NOAA Home Page
Visit NOAA's Undersea Research Program, or NURP, where scientists investigate the undersea environment to put together the pieces of the ocean’s puzzle.
Scientists use tools such as submersibles, remotely operated vehicles, mixed gas diving gear, underwater laboratories and observatories, and other cutting edge technologies to explore the undersea universe.
Publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce.
www.noaa.gov   (552 words)

  
 Environment, Maryland Department of the
Kendl P. Philbrick, Secretary of the Environment (410) 537-3084
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Norman R. Connell; Russell V. Kelley, Ph.D.; Nancy P. Reilman.
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Edgar Harmon, 1999; Robert Davis, 2000; Stephen M. Layton.
www.mdarchives.state.md.us /msa/mdmanual/14doe/html/doe.html   (837 words)

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