Submitted by Sam Bendett on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 09:08
Within two decades, 60 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, and coping with the resulting urban drinking water and sanitation issues will be one of the greatest challenges of this century. A U.S. Forest Service study recently published in Urban Ecosystems proposes an expanded view of the complex world of urban water.
National Defense University (NDU) is the premier center for Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and home to STAR-TIDES. On June 7th, NDU held its annual graduation exercises at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, DC. A total of 692 students graduated and General Martin E. Dempsey, US Army, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the graduation speaker.
Submitted by Sam Bendett on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 13:55
The American Red Cross today (Wednesday) launched its official first aid app, putting free lifesaving information in the hands of smart phone users. The Red Cross says this app is the first in a series to be created by the organization. More at http://itunes.apple.com/US/app/first-aid-by-american-red-cross/id529160691?mt=8
Submitted by Sam Bendett on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 09:45
There is no life without water; catastrophes like droughts or strong rains reflect our dependence on the water cycle and climate system; it is thus important to understand details of the water cycle among the atmosphere, oceans, and land. More at http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20120614-growing-uncertainties...
Submitted by Sam Bendett on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 09:44
As parts of the United Kingdom suffer further flooding with more heavy rain forecast, three research projects funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) could radically change the way U.K. government and local authorities prepare for and respond to floods, mitigating future risks. More at http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20120614-new-research-to-impro...
Submitted by Sam Bendett on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 09:15
Small and medium business (SMB) in the United States are not ready for natural or man-made disasters, and for the consequences of such disasters; this is worrisome, because for a small business a disaster can be potentially devastating; being prepared can sometimes mean the difference between surviving and sinking. More at http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20120607-bolstering-smbs-disas...
Submitted by Sam Bendett on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 09:08
Many jurisdictions across the united States manage and regulate surface water and groundwater without any recognition of the connections between the two; for instance, California has no legal framework for comprehensively managing the impacts of groundwater pumping; across most of California, well owners can pump as much as they like with little accountability for the impacts on rivers, other water users and ecosystems. More at http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20120612-downstream-consequenc...
