By joe on October 14, 2011 in Research, Trees in the news

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report last week stating that more than 1 million deaths from pneumonia, asthma, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases could be prevented worldwide each year if countries took measures to improve air quality.  This is the global body’s first large-scale survey of outdoor air pollution from around the world. While U.S. air pollution ...
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By joe on October 10, 2011 in grants, homepage post

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to help an estimated 125 local, state, and tribal governments create more housing choices, make transportation more efficient and reliable and support vibrant and healthy neighborhoods that attract businesses. The move comes in response to the high demand for tools to foster environmentally and economically sustainable development coming from various communities around ...
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By joe on October 10, 2011 in Jobs, Partners, Trees in the news

Community Trees Advocate at The Morton Arboretum:    The Community Trees Advocate (CTA) provides assistance for civic leaders, public officials, arborists, park districts, and community groups who seek to foster healthy and sustainable urban and community forests. The CTA helps these groups improve tree health and management practices to enhance the health, beauty, and livability of their communities by sharing ...
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