NEWS
Research team develops first odor reference standard for drinking water
November
17, 2008 – A study funded by the Institute for Public Health and Water
Research (IPWR) is the first ever to pinpoint an odor reference
standard for drinking water. The research provides critical information
on the perception of metallic flavor and its impact on human nutrition
and consumption of water. Read
more
Indian temperature rise "will exceed projected rainfall"
(SciDev.Net) November
6, 2008 – One of India's leading climate change scientists says the country needs to address the impact of climate change on its agriculture, water resources and health "right away," as projected temperature rise will far exceed the increase in rainfall by the end of the century. Read
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Safe water and sanitation 'key' to reducing poverty
(SciDev.Net) October
22, 2008 – Ensuring safe water supplies and adequate sanitation throughout
the developing world are the most effective measures for curbing poverty
and improving health, a report claims. Read
more
IPWR board member Kenneth Olden Leaves NIH to Start New School of Public Health
September 3, 2008 – After a successful career as NIEHS
Director Emeritus and Principal Investigator, IPWR Executive Board member
Ken Olden, Ph.D., has left the Institute to set a precedent in public health
education with the creation of the new School of Public Health on the Hunter
College campus of the City University of New York (CUNY).
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"Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink"
Maryland forum draws attention to Asia's water crisis
(CSRwire) September
2, 2008 – Over 200 executives are expected to attend the Maryland-Asia Environmental Partnership's (MD-AEP)
public-private forum entitled, "A Public-Private Dialogue: Galvanizing Maryland Resources to Meet Asia's Water
Management and Technology Needs" on October 23 at the Center Club in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Students to develop solutions to global water crisis in first annual "Aspen Design Challenge"
Ground-breaking study establishes link between water consumption and calorie intake
July
24, 2008 – A study funded by the Institute for Public Health and Water Research
has provided the first scientific evidence that water consumption can influence food and calorie intake
in older overweight adults.
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IPWR announces partnership with the National Center for Water Quality Research
July
21, 2008 – The commitment between the two organizations is to foster enhanced
understanding of the interconnections between watershed health
and human well-being. Read more