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Natural systems, which show significant heterogeneities and anisotropies in structure at an early evolutionary stage, demonstrate the natural tendency of the Universe to even out differences. For example, in the physical world, large rocks are broken down into sand by the action of hydro-thermal and gravitational fields. Similarly, in biology, plants that are selected for […] In 2011, the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) initiated a Social Determinants of Health project aimed at understanding the health concerns of an estimated 2,500 Vietnamese Nail Salon workers in the Portland metropolitan area. Vietnamese workers, primarily women, have been recognized as a majority in this service sector and experience health disparities associated with work1. This […] 21st Century Initiatives: Policies & Investments
The declaration of the end of war and the formal withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is upon us. My concerns are about what happens next for the people of this famous and troubled land. I also wonder about how the Russians look back on their troubled […] Looking back over the last decade… As I review my work at the Zero Waste Alliance on implementing sustainable practices in businesses, I have to acknowledge that the term “sustainability” has gone from being an exotic specialty linked to resource conservation practices to becoming absolutely business critical. The word shows up everywhere and everybody, from […] Is Climate Change for Real? The warming effects of increased greenhouse gases will force a significant number of people to become homeless and sensitive populations to become increasingly ill during the next few decades. In addition, we can expect rising sea levels and unpredictable, turbulent weather, leading to floods in some areas and heat waves, […] The 21st century offers the promise of a new application of science and technology – Nanomaterials. While anything in the submicron range may qualify as a nanomaterial, the greatest promise is associated with materials that are less than 100 nanometers in size. Some of these nanomaterials, such as carbon black and fumed silica, have been […] There is an increasing awareness that our health outcomes, or what we experience later in life with regard to health, may have been programmed into us by what happened while we were within our mother’s womb or during the first few years of our lives. Based on a recent review, there is strong evidence to […] |
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