Public Art Installation "Light The Barricades": A Project by Annenberg Space for Photography
After almost a year of planning and consideration, "Light the Barricades" is now live in Los Angeles, CA, a project by renowned artists Candy Chang and James A. Reeves in collaboration with Annenberg Space for Photography.
Public and Private Schools—Re-opening to the Community - CDC Set to Unveil Detailed Phased Plan For Reopening Businesses, Schools, and Religious Institutions
The K Street Group has announced today a new business unit to address the specific health, safety and security needs of critical infrastructure and community essential facilities, as they prepare for a phased in re-opening.
Public Safety Technology Summit Speakers Preview 5 Can't-Miss Sessions at Dual Conference Event, Feb. 27-28
Conference digs deep into challenges, opportunities associated with body-worn camera usage, unmanned aircraft systems, and counter drones
Publishing Expert Reveals 7 Things NOT to Do to Improve Your Writing—Guaranteed
Do you feel a stirring to write--that long dormant memoir inside of you, the novel that won't "die," a teaching or message you want to put into a book or blog? Here's a shortcut to help you write strong, compelling prose every time
Public Invited to National Fitness Atlantic Pageant at Oakdale Theatre on Saturday, April 12
Internationally Renowned Fitness Trainer Shaun T to Lead Master Workout Classes
Publishing E-zines via RSS
The exact how-to specifics of how to publish your e-mail e-zine via RSS.
Shoppers growing warmer on buying local
Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off.
Will the smartphone save public transit?
Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing.
Public water plants can't be used for fracking wastewater
Gov. Tom Corbett takes swift action after TV investigation shows increased levels of bromide in Pennsylvania drinking water.
Publisher Chelsea Green giving away ebook downloads to benefit Gulf Coast
Eco-publisher giving away copies of Riki Ott's book on the Exxon Valdez spill, <i>Not One Drop</i>, in exchange for donations to help in the Gulf coast relief e
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON PLANS TO IMPROVE ROUTE 602 - Public Hearing scheduled for August 28 in Accomack County
MELFA – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a hearing on Tuesday, August 28, to learn about and comment...
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Public health costs of air pollution fall in Europe but remain high for maritime shipping Public health costs of air pollution fall in Europe but remain high for maritime shipping
The public health impacts of air pollution in Europe remain large, but are falling thanks to regulatory actions to cut emissions, a recent study finds. However, it issues a warning about the public health impacts of emissions from rising levels of international ship traffic.
Public priorities for conservation revealed in European survey
Conservation efforts should focus on species that have recently declined in number, are harmless or are perceived as high value, according to a European public survey. Participants also felt that disappearing habitats should be targeted for protection. The results suggest that, by choosing different criteria that more closely match the public's values and criteria, conservationists could improve public support for their work.
Public views on Baltic eutrophication have important policy implications
Citizens in countries surrounding the Baltic Sea would be willing to contribute financially towards long-term management of eutrophication, according to a recent study. Furthermore, most would like to see the Baltic Sea managed as a single whole, rather than only improving their local coastal area.
Neutral organisations play a positive role in facilitating participatory water management
Public participation is an essential part of integrated water management. In a recent study, researchers following the development of a UK catchment management plan found greater cooperation between land managers and environmental regulatory bodies as a result of a participatory process.
Public’s political attitudes to environment are complex, says study
Individuals’ willingness to pay (WTP) for environmental improvements is influenced by political affiliation. However, the picture is more complex than previous studies suggest according to new research, which concludes that how an environmental programme is delivered, i.e. by private companies or by the government, is more important for right-wing voters than for left-leaning voters.
Public acceptance crucial to success of water recycling systems
A new study has analysed public perceptions of greywater re-use systems in Barcelona, which are being increasingly employed to save water during times of shortage. Several factors, including perceived health risks, system reliability and maintenance costs, appear to influence public acceptance of the technologies.
Public participation in land use planning in Romania
Approximately 1000 km2 of agricultural or natural land is lost every year in the EU due to land-use change. When this occurs close to residential areas, it can lead to conflict with local people. This study explored the views of local people in Romania, and compared them to experts. The authors discuss similarities and differences, and say that participation, where both locals and experts communicate, is key to developing effective land use policies.
Public participation in flood risk management: the case of Germany
How can stakeholders best be involved in the implementation of the EU Floods Directive? According to recent research examining Germany as a case study, three types of strategy are being pursued across the country’s 16 federal states: the first draws on Water Framework Directive (WFD) procedures, the second meets only minimum requirements for participation and the third involves stakeholders more intensively.
Support for 'pay-as-you-throw' waste schemes increases once experienced
Public support for pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) waste schemes is significantly higher among those who have actually experienced them, finds new research. The study indicates that there is less resistance to such schemes, which charge householders a fee that varies with the amount of waste collected, once they have been introduced.
Public acceptance of restrictive policies influenced by their location
Local context may have more influence over public acceptance of restrictive policies, such as road tolls and parking fees, than factors such as age, gender or education, a new study suggests. The researchers analysed public reaction to Norwegian policies used to reduce car use and found that there were three aspects of local context that were particularly important: local urban development policies, sense of local identity, and public understanding of the problems.
Public participation in nature conservation – making it happen
A new study has analysed four Scandinavian examples of public involvement in nature conservation and suggested that successful participation requires clear rules to enable public involvement and a process to resolve conflicts.
Public subsidies for electric vehicle fleets are important for adoption
Public subsidies are important in encouraging organisations to trial and expand electric vehicle fleets, according to new research. The study, based on interviews and reports from 17 organisations, found that the opportunity to test new technology was the most important factor in deciding to trial electric vehicles. However, some smaller independent companies chose not to expand their fleet because of the expense.
Public support for wind farms increases with community participation
Public support grows for wind farms if they are located away from recreational areas and if they are either fully or partly owned by organisations within the local community. In addition, Swedish consumers would accept bigger bills for electricity generated by wind power if the local population were heavily involved in wind farm planning, a recent survey suggests. This article was updated 30.09.14 to correct an error in the cost of the REC scheme.
Public perceptions of environmental risk: the role of journalists
Science not communicated is said to be science not done, but journalists’ portrayal of scientific findings can sometimes have a negative impact on public perceptions of science and even create false controversy. This study examined how presenting opposing scientific viewpoints affects public perceptions of environmental risk.
Public health risks of hot Mediterranean summers vary by region
Elderly people are at particular risk from the damaging health effects of hot summers in European Mediterranean cities, such as Athens, Barcelona and Lisbon, but in North African and Middle-Eastern Mediterranean cities, such as Tunis and Tel-Aviv, younger people are more vulnerable, a recent study concludes. This is particularly concerning, the researchers suggest, given the insufficient resources available to deal with this public health problem in some countries.
Public not equipped to manage personal carbon emissions
Although the public are largely aware of climate change, their understanding of how they produce and manage carbon is generally not sufficient to lead to changes in behaviour and lifestyle, according to a recent study. The researchers therefore recommend policy action to increase the ‘carbon capability’ of the general public.
Managing and Monitoring the Natura 2000 Network
Published to mark the 20th anniversary of the Habitats Directive, this latest Thematic issue examines the challenges and successes in managing and restoring biodiversity in the Natura 2000 network.
How to improve the efficiency of public participation processes in coastal management
Public participation in developing coastal management plans can have numerous benefits, such as augmenting expert information with local knowledge and building trust, a new study has confirmed; however, challenges remain, say the researchers. They use the experiences of 10 case studies to make a series of recommendations regarding how to improve the efficiency of the process.
More information and training on green public procurement could increase its uptake
Public authorities in EU Member States are encouraged to purchase more environmentally-friendly goods and services through Green Public Procurement (GPP). A recent survey of purchasing managers in Italy has identified some factors that influence their adoption of this strategy, and suggests that a broad knowledge of GPP is key to its implementation.
Public support for polluter pays principle in Baltic Sea survey
Many citizens living in the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea consider the Sea to be an important recreational area but are concerned about its environmental status, with regard to litter, biodiversity loss, heavy metals and hazardous substances, oil spills and algal blooms. These are the findings of a survey of 9000 citizens, which indicates widespread support for the polluter pays principle to tackle environmental problems in the Baltic Sea.
Public health vs. personal privacy: Choose only one?
As the world turns to technology to track and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, could this spell the end of digital privacy rights?
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Public Transit Agencies Should Not Have to Disclose Safety Planning Records in Court, Similar to Laws for State Highway Agencies and Passenger Railroads, Says New Report
To enable public transit agencies to engage in more rigorous and effective safety planning, their safety planning records should not be admissible as evidence in civil litigation, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Public Safety During Severe Weather and Other Disasters Could Be Improved With Better Alert Systems and Improved Understanding of Social and Behavioral Factors
Our ability to observe and predict severe weather events and other disasters has improved markedly over recent decades, yet this progress does not always translate into similar advances in the systems used in such circumstances to protect lives.
Publicise helpline number for differently-abled persons: HC
Asks govt. to examine possibility of earmarking exclusive funds for them
Public advised to exercise caution while handling biomedical waste
The district administration has advised public to exercise caution while handling biomedical waste of persons in home quarantine or from quarantine fa
Public Transport Resumes In Maharashtra: महाराष्ट्र के ग्रीन जोन इलाकों में बस सेवाएं हुई शुरु
महाराष्ट्र राज्य सड़क परिवहन निगम ने ग्रीन ज़ोन इलाकों में अंतर-जिला बस संचालन शुरू कर दिया है। दरअसल, केंद्रीय परिवहन एवं राजमार्ग मंत्री नितिन गडकरी ने हाल ही में कहा था कि लॉकडाउन के कारण बंद पड़े बस सेवाओं को कोविड-19
Britons urged to shine a light from windows on Tuesday in tribute to nurses on coronavirus frontline
Public are being encouraged to shine a light from windows in recognition of nurses in the coronavirus fight, described as the 'greatest health emergency in NHS history'.
Australian family in Coronavirus epicentre Wuhan in China refuse to come back home
Public servant Malcolm Scriber and his family, who live in Hobart, were on holiday visiting relatives in the coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan when the city was put under quarantine on January 23.
Publicis CEO on adapting to digital disruptions in advertising
Sadoun: “This is how I work: I go fast, I take risk, I learn, I correct if it’s not good”
Publications in the Series on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials have unique physical and chemical features. OECD's Decision Framework and Guiding Principles tools fill data gaps in the hazard characterisation by identifying the most useful parameters and best available methods for a given type of nanomaterial.
Publications in the series on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers
This new council act recommends that Member countries take steps to establish, as appropriate, implement and make publicly available a pollutant release and transfer register (PRTR) system using the principles and information set forth in the OECD Guidance Documents on PRTRs.
Publication: Employment and Skills Strategies in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
This book focuses on the role of employment and training agencies in contributing to job creation and productivity in Northern Ireland. It explores how Northern Ireland is implementing labour market and skills policy and putting measures in place at the local level to stimulate quality employment, inclusion and growth.
Education at a Glance 2014: Brazil
Public investment in education has sharply increased since 2000 and is now one of the highest among OECD and partner countries. In 2011, the Brazilian government spent 19% of its total expenditure on education, which is well above the OECD average of 13%, and is the fourth highest among all OECD and partner countries with available data.
Public consultation on the revised Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS)
The public consultation took place from 1 August to 31 October 2016.
Public consultation on Phase 4 monitoring of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
The OECD Working Group on Bribery invited public comments on the next phase of country monitoring under the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention between 5 November and 1 December 2014. The call for comment is now closed.
Public consultation: Draft OECD Best Practice Principles on Regulatory Impact Assessment
Comments are to be submitted electronically to bppria@oecd.org by 17 July 2019.
Public consultation: Draft OECD Best Practice Principles: Reviewing the Stock of Regulation
Comments are to be submitted electronically to bppexpost@oecd.org by 17 July 2019.