February 2016 Shatters Global Temperature Records

Temperature data from February 2016, which shattered previous records by an enormous margin, has led top climate scientists to warn of...

Mar 17, 2016 | Katie Regan

  • EPA Online Mapping Tool to Help Protect Drinking Water Sources

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released DWMAPS – the Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters. This...

    Mar 01, 2016 | Amy Chang

  • NACCHO, ASTHO Release Joint Statement on the Lead Contamination Crisis in Flint, MI

    The lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Michigan touches on almost every aspect in the daily life of a health department: lead poisoning,...

    Feb 02, 2016 | Katie Regan

  • 2015 Likely to be Named Warmest Year in History

    Global temperatures ran hot lost year—even hotter than in 2014, which, when the calendar ran out at the end of December, cemented its...

    Jan 04, 2016 | Chris Mills

  • Funding Available to Support Environmental Health Interns at Local Health Departments

    The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), in collaboration with the Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs,...

    Dec 01, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • NACCHO Launches Fracking Project with Associated Webpage and Resources

    By Nick Oschman, former NACCHO Environmental Health Intern NACCHO has launched a new webpage to support its project on hydraulic...

    Nov 23, 2015 | Guest Author

  • October 2015 Hottest on Record

    Much like the months that preceded it, October 2015 closed out the calendar with the dubious honor of being the hottest in recorded...

    Nov 18, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Tips to Practice Food Safety this Halloween

    Vampires, zombies, and superheros may not have much in common on the surface, but chances are they’ll all be snacking on...

    Oct 30, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Free Groundwater Resources for Environmental Health Professionals

    Many parts of the United States depend on groundwater as a primary source of water. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

    Oct 27, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • February 2016 Shatters Global Temperature Records

    Temperature data from February 2016, which shattered previous records by an enormous margin, has led top climate scientists to warn of a “climate emergency.” According to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) data, the average global surface temperature in February 2016 was 1.35 degrees Celsius warmer than the long term average for the month (established […]

    Mar 17, 2016 | Katie Regan

    EPA Online Mapping Tool to Help Protect Drinking Water Sources

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released DWMAPS – the Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters. This online mapping tool provides the public, water system operators, state programs, and federal agencies with critical information to help safeguard the sources of America’s drinking water. DWMAPS allows users to learn about their watershed and understand […]

    Mar 01, 2016 | Amy Chang

    NACCHO, ASTHO Release Joint Statement on the Lead Contamination Crisis in Flint, MI

    The lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Michigan touches on almost every aspect in the daily life of a health department: lead poisoning, water quality, health equity, reproductive health, and other social, political, and environmental impacts. This crisis underscores the basic fundamental need to have safe food, air, and water. As always, the role of our […]

    Feb 02, 2016 | Katie Regan

    2015 Likely to be Named Warmest Year in History

    Global temperatures ran hot lost year—even hotter than in 2014, which, when the calendar ran out at the end of December, cemented its status as the warmest year on record. But then came 2015, which shattered previous records by an enormous margin and may soon take up the mantle of hottest year in recorded history (Jan. 11 update: […]

    Jan 04, 2016 | Chris Mills

    Funding Available to Support Environmental Health Interns at Local Health Departments

    The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), in collaboration with the Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs, is accepting applications for 30 summer 2016 environmental health interns sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Local, state, and tribal environmental health departments are eligible to host students from accredited universities and...

    Dec 01, 2015 | Katie Regan

    NACCHO Launches Fracking Project with Associated Webpage and Resources

    By Nick Oschman, former NACCHO Environmental Health Intern NACCHO has launched a new webpage to support its project on hydraulic fracturing—colloquially called fracking—and provide local health departments with the tools, resources, and education they need to protect the health of their communities. Resources will focus on the role local health departments play in fracking education, legislation,...

    Nov 23, 2015 | Guest Author

    October 2015 Hottest on Record

    Much like the months that preceded it, October 2015 closed out the calendar with the dubious honor of being the hottest in recorded history. Every month this year with the exceptions of January and April have hit such a record, putting 2015 well down the path toward “hottest year in recorded history.” New data from […]

    Nov 18, 2015 | Katie Regan

    Tips to Practice Food Safety this Halloween

    Vampires, zombies, and superheros may not have much in common on the surface, but chances are they’ll all be snacking on something sweet and sugary come Halloween. To help ensure they snack safely this October 31, Foodsafety.gov has published a number of tips and strategies for minding food safety while enjoying the holiday. Local health departments can use this resource to […]

    Oct 30, 2015 | Katie Regan

    Free Groundwater Resources for Environmental Health Professionals

    Many parts of the United States depend on groundwater as a primary source of water. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage includes resources for environmental health practitioners on groundwater protection. Examples of resources include a drinking water advisory toolkit; an emergency water supply planning guide for hospitals and healthcare facilities; and the EnvPHPS […]

    Oct 27, 2015 | Katie Regan

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