“The fifth Annual Progress Report on the UK’s programmes to address the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Legacies in the countries of the Former Soviet Union (FSU), Countries was published on February 18, 2008…The Global Threat Reduction Programme is aimed at the non-proliferation of weapons or materials of mass destruction through the establishment of cooperative threat reduction projects with key partner nations. In order to enable the UK to work effectively with other countries to address these important challenges, in 2000 the UK Government established new programmes to deal with the nuclear, chemical and biological legacies in the FSU.”
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Daily Archives: February 18, 2008
U.S. and European Investors Tackle Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
Press release: “Nearly 50 leading U.S. and European institutional investors managing over $1.75 trillion in assets…released a climate change action plan at the United Nations that will boost investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies and require tougher scrutiny of carbon-intensive investments that may pose long-term financial risks. Additionally, European investors managing $6.5 trillion… Continue Reading
Public Health Implications of Hazardous Substances in the Twenty-Six U.S. Great Lakes Areas of Concern
“For more than seven months, the nations top public health agency has blocked the publication of an exhaustive federal study of environmental hazards in the eight Great Lakes states, reportedly because it contains such potentially alarming information as evidence of elevated infant mortality and cancer rates. The 400-plus-page study, Public Health Implications of Hazardous Substances… Continue Reading
INTELWIRE Releases FBI Documents Cited In 9/11 Commission Report
J.M. Berger, INTELWIRE.com: “INTELWIRE has obtained more than 1,700 pages of FBI documents cited in the end notes of the Final Report of the 9/11 Commission…The package covers a wide variety of topics, including the movements of the hijackers over more than 10 years, people who associated with the hijackers in the U.S., FBI interviews… Continue Reading
Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation 2008
“The Pew Institute for Ocean Science…announced the 2008 recipients of the Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation, the preeminent fellowship in support of ocean conservation. The five awardees will each receive $150,000 to conduct innovative three-year projects that are urgently needed to improve coral reef health, sustain fisheries, and enhance the effectiveness of marine protected areas.… Continue Reading
Largest Beef Recall in U.S. History Issued by USDA
Statement by Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer Regarding Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company Two Year Product Recall(02-17-2008) Questions and Answers Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing CO. – February 17, 2008 Audio: Technical Briefing Regarding Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company Two Year Product Recall (02/17/08) Transcript: Technical Briefing Regarding Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company Two Year Product Recall (02-17-2008) California Firm… Continue Reading
2008 Development Marketplace Competition Theme of Sustainable Agriculture for Development
“Development Marketplace (DM) is a competitive grant program administered by the World Bank and supported by various partners that identifies and funds innovative, early-stage projects with high potential for development impact. Incubators and/or their client companies are eligible to apply, as long as they are partners with a local organization.” Snapshots from the Global Network… Continue Reading
Comptroller General Commends Treasury – OMB Citizen's Guide, February 14, 2008
Comptroller General Commends Treasury – OMB Citizen’s Guide, February 14, 2008: “The Department of the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget today issued the first-ever Citizens Guide highlighting certain important short and long-term financial information in the 2007 Financial Report of the United States Government. The U.S. Government Accountability Office, which audits the… Continue Reading
