Environment Webinars

1.5 million Australians – almost five percent of the population – live with diabetes.While links with obesity and diet are well known, air pollution is also a significant modifiable risk factor. In 2021, nearly 10% of diabetes related deaths in Australia were attributed to air pollution.In this webinar researchers will present findings regarding the links between diabetes and air pollution, and what this tells us about how to reduce diabetes in Australia: Professor Joachim Heinrich, Head of Population Studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; and Yiwen Zhang, PhD candidate and member of the Climate, Air Quality Research in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University.The webinar and a live Q&A will be facilitated by Dr Sabrina Idrose, Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Safe Air, Melbourne University.

From mavericks to party standard-bearers, U.S. Senators, members of the House of Representatives, and presidential candidates have campaigned for four decades espousing their intentions to address the impacts of climate change.Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics is the first Inside-the-Beltway account to lay bare the machinations of what went wrong in Washington—how and why our leaders failed to act on climate change as mounting scientific evidence underscored the urgency to do so. Glacial tells a story of behind-the-scenes infighting and power struggles that blocked or derailed federal legislative progress on climate change, even in times of bipartisanship and with polls showing most Americans favored action.“It’s hard to capture 60 years of federal efforts to understand and respond to climate change, but Chelsea expertly takes us through each decade, highlighting the unlikely champions who gave it their all—both in front of the camera and behind the scenes—to solve this global threat. You might think you know everything there is to know about the politics of climate change, but Glacial likely will give you new insights.”—Former South Carolina Congressman Bob InglisThis is a free event.Register now!Event Speaker: Chelsea HendersonChelsea has worked in environmental policy on Capitol Hill for more than 25 years, seeking bipartisan solutions to the threats of climate change. She was senior policy advisor for Sen. John Warner (R-VA) during his long-term effort to enact climate change legislation, and she staffed the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, her tenure spanning the chairmanships of Senators John H. Chafee and Bob Smith. Currently, Chelsea hosts the environmental podcast EcoRight Speaks and consults on pro-climate solutions for Washington-based political advocacy groups. Her op-eds in support of clean energy and robust climate change solutions have been published in The Hill, Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, and other publications. A cum laude graduate of Boston University’s College of Liberal Arts (B.A.) and School of Education (M.Ed.), Chelsea lives, works, and raises her two sons in the Washington, DC metro area.

The Florida Recycling Partnership and Florida Department of Environmental Protection will host a Business Recycling Webinar on Friday, August 2 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EST). This virtual event aims to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to implement effective recycling programs and foster a culture of sustainability in the workplace.The webinar will cover critical topics such as conducting waste audits, identifying recyclable materials, best practices for recycling in office buildings, creating and managing green teams, and showcasing successful recycling initiatives by leading companies. “Our goal is to help businesses understand the importance of recycling and provide them with practical steps to make a positive environmental impact,” said Liz DeWitt, President & CEO of the Florida Beverage Association and the Chair of the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation. “By sharing success stories and expert insights, we hope to inspire more organizations to adopt sustainable practices.”Featured Speakers:Amy Boyson, WMKaren Moore, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (invited)Chris Perry, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (invited)Jonathan Bartos, Recycling Coordinator – Collier CountyJack Gorman, KPMG Lake NonaParticipants will gain valuable insights into setting up and maintaining effective recycling programs, learn from real-world examples, and have the opportunity to engage with industry experts and like-minded professionals. The webinar also provides a platform for businesses to network and collaborate on sustainability initiatives.To register, visit www.flrecycling.org or contact keyna@flrecycling.org for more details. Thanks to generous sponsorships from Publix and WM, there is no charge for the webinar.

Please join Pure Earth and experts from Consumer Reports, Rutgers University, New York University, and the Center for Global Development for an exciting upcoming webinar, Latest Research: Consumer Products, Lead Exposure, and Prioritizing Solutions in the US and Abroad.Moderated by Karen Mathiasen of the Center for Global Development, this webinar will present groundbreaking research exploring different aspects of lead in consumer products and lead exposure, both globally and in the U.S. Experts will discuss a new study, A Snapshot of Lead in Consumer Products Across Four U.S. Jurisdictions, soon to be published in Environmental Health Perspectives, which highlights the need for additional surveillance and international interventions. Consumer Reports will share their latest findings of dangerous lead levels in foods in the U.S. Additionally, the webinar will feature insights from a comprehensive study on lead concentrations in consumer products purchased from markets across 25 low- and middle-income countries, and an expert evaluation of global mortality from chemical pollutants.Speakers include Dr. Gordon Binkhorst (Senior Technical Advisor, Pure Earth), Dr. Jack Caravanos (Clinical Professor of Environmental Public Health Sciences, NYU School of Global Public Health), Dr. Adrienne S. Ettinger (Adjunct Professor, Rutgers School of Public Health), Drew McCartor (Executive Director, Pure Earth), Lizeth Olaya (Country Director, Pure Earth Colombia), Kate Porterfield (Programs Manager, Research, Pure Earth), Dr. James Rogers (Director of Food Safety Research and Testing, Consumer Reports).The presentations will be followed by a live audience Q&A with special guests and paper authors Dr. Katie Fellows of the Seattle & King County Hazardous Waste Management Program and Dr. Paromita Hore of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Children are especially vulnerable to air pollution which can have both acute and long-term impacts on their health and wellbeing.Allergies, asthma and the airborne transmission of infectious diseases are the most visible impacts of air pollution for children under 15 years of age. However, beginning in the womb, children can be exposed to air pollution that impacts their long-term respiratory, cardiovascular, and cognitive health in ways that are less obvious.Improving air quality in the settings where children spend much of their time—such as schools, playgrounds and in the home—represents an important opportunity for improving health outcomes for Australians across the life course.In this webinar, we hear from air quality researchers and public health professionals with a particular focus on improving children’s health: Dr Amanda Wheeler, Senior Research Scientist CSIRO, and Associate Investigator at the Centre for Safe Air; Hayley Dyke, Medical Lead for Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response, Centre of Disease Control, NT HealthThe webinar and Q&A will be moderated by Dr Sabrina Idrose, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Safe Air and Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

Join the webinar to learn about the challenges and opportunities for the mission-oriented implementation of climate adaptation and sustainable cities. This webinar will discuss various strategies and solutions for creating sustainable cities and adapting to climate change.Currently, there are significant differences in the level of understanding mission-based set-up and implementation of climate adaptation and Climate Neutral and Smart Cities. This does not only apply to the Western Balkans, but also core European Union regions. Therefore, projects are needed that minimise these differences and help to set up an effective mission management model. Elena Simion, UEFSCIDI, presents how the project HARMONMISSIONS addresses this challenge in the Danube Region. She highlights approaches to build the necessary knowledge capacities and governance models to enable for an effective advancement towards EU Mission goals. Opportunities for cooperation with Western Balkans are discussed.Speaker: Elena Simion, International Project Expert, UEFSCDI

Fish and wildlife go hand in hand with offshore wind. Capt. Paul Eidman, a local fishing charter boat owner and marine conservationist, will present on the interaction between offshore wind and the marine creatures that inhabit our local ecosystem. He will delve into the benefits offshore wind can bring to our ocean and explain how it can enhance the marine ecosystem by increasing local biodiversity. Additionally, he will address common misconceptions and answer questions from attendees, as well as provide a preview of some of the heavy equipment, submarine cables, and related offshore wind components. This interactive webinar will highlight how responsibly installed offshore wind in New Jersey can guide us toward a clean energy future.

Learn about the developments from the UN Plastics Treaty negotiations and gain first-hand insights from experts actively engaged in the field. We’ll highlight groundbreaking equity-based research, focusing on how indigenous communities in Fiji are uniquely affected by marine plastic pollution. Finally, we’ll introduce our Ocean Nexus Roadmap.Join us for an in-depth exploration into the current pressing challenges of marine plastic pollution and its profound social equity implications. Uncover the urgent need for action that extend beyond cleanup initiatives as we navigate the intricate landscape of ocean pollution and well-being, including global plastics governance and moving towards addressing equitable marine plastic pollution governance.Presentation + Q&A with Trisia Farrelly, Rufino Varea, and Yoshitaka Ota.Send any questions or comments to hello@oceannexus.org. Webinars are recorded and will be available at https://oceannexus.org/webinar/recordings/This webinar is brought to you by Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus in collaboration with our partners at Scientists' Coalition, The University of Rhode Island, and The University of the South Pacific.

At 06:29 on 7 October 2023, Hamas forces attacked southern Israel from Gaza. The attacks resulted in over 3,000 casualties (wounded and dead) who were brought to hospitals, created a massive surge of patients, and pushed the capacity of hospitals to respond in the area to the brink. That day was a national holiday, and most healthcare facilities had reduced staffing. The first casualties arrived within an hour at the two closest medical facilities (level 1 and level 2 trauma centers), located approximately 40 and 20 km from the attacked sites.The Ministry of Health (MoH) Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and the Home Front Command (HFC) coordinated patient management and transfers in and between hospitals and field evacuations by ambulances and military forces. The inflow of casualties to the hospitals under rocket attack, the absence of staff, and the distance from other medical facilities in the country created challenges for the local staff and the MoH. This presentation will provide an initial analysis of what happened, provide insights from the management level, and share lessons learned.Speaker: Odeda Benin-Goren, PhD (CEO of ODRON)

Join us for a public webinar on the new State of Global Air 2024 report, which brings into one place a comprehensive analysis of the levels and trends in air quality and health for countries around the globe.This year's report, due to be launched on June 19, 2024, presents information on exposures to, and health impacts from pollutants including fine particulate matter, ozone, and for the first time, nitrogen dioxide. This report is produced in partnership with UNICEF and includes a focus on children's health.The webinar will present key findings, including the impacts of air pollution on children’s health, and we’ll hear from experts on the relevance of this new data.