Sentences with phrase «improve public»

«Medical experts argue that dealing with climate change will improve our public health by reducing the likelihood of extreme weather events, reducing air quality and allergen problems, and limiting the spread of pests that carry infectious diseases.»

So - called «sin taxes» are designed to improve public health by discouraging people from purchasing unhealthy products.

All told, such efforts to restrain methane and soot emissions could help hold back global average temperature increases by more than 0.5 degree Celsius this century and improve public health.

The HOPE intervention, led by psychologist Sean Young, Ph.D., associate professor of family medicine and executive director of the University of California Institute for Prediction Technology, aims to harness the immense power of social media to improve public health.

In a time of plummeting budgets and efficiency drives, those in power have realised that they needn't always rely on slow - moving, expensive outsourcing and development to improve public services.

There are many projects under way to improve public health in disease hotspots, and it would be simple to track any effects on violence, she says.

Thanks to media coverage of criminal hacking, you probably won't think of someone perched across a table from a politician trying to improve public transport, government efficiency, or the availability of school places in deprived areas.

«Assuming you can't use big data to improve public health is simply wrong,» added Ayers.

But that year, as she took her first class in statistics, «I realized that you could apply these pure ideas in a way that could potentially improve public health and benefit the world,» she says.

I realized that you could apply these pure ideas in a way that could potentially improve public health and benefit the world.

A new logic - based strategy promises to help civic educators improve the public's understanding of politics

«The Administration's budget request stifles innovation, future economic growth, and job creation,» said Dr. Robert Gropp, co — executive director of The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) in Washington, D.C. «These deep cuts to scientific research and education programs will negatively impact our ability to improve public health and solve environmental problems for years to come.»

The restrictions are based on assumptions that certain breeds are inherently dangerous, that such dogs can be reliably identified and that the restrictions will improve public safety, the study states.

In her latest book, she details why theory matters in epidemiological research, the history of epidemiology, and how social justice can improve public health.

During the workshop, participants will (1) examine the current tools available to evaluate the impacts of public engagement on scientists and members of the public; (2) discuss how to compare results and use paired evaluations to improve public engagement practices; and (3) identify opportunities to increase the use of evaluation tools for scientists and members of the public.

Although the language of human rights is relatively new to public health, researchers, practitioners, health advocates and health care providers are increasingly turning to human rights as a framework to improve public health and address contextual factors.

The program selects, prepares, and supports a team of experts who work in their local communities to improve public engagement with a variety of timely topics while also providing opportunities for the experts to interact with members of their community.

The fellowship program is designed to enhance coverage of science - related issues in the media in order to improve public understanding and appreciation of science and technology.

The two men held a press conference to draw attention to the proposed measure Friday at the County Center bus stop in Riverside, where they were joined by Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter; Southold Supervisor Scott Russell; Tom Neely, Southampton Town transportation director; and Vince Taldone of Five Town Rural Transit, a group that has worked to improve public transportation on the East End.

As we jump right into 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares for his State of the State and budget address, Mayor Bill de Blasio works to improve his public approval ratings, and the two keep on feuding.

«People may have specific interest like NYCHA projects were they live or a senior center but in addition to that people also look to improve public spaces used by everyone.»

«I plan to work to repeal the discriminatory trash fee, coordinate with city officials to rebuild and repair our community's sidewalk, streets, and water infrastructure, proactively work with the Albany police and community stakeholders to develop strategies to improve public safety, promote economic development strategies that benefit everyone in our community, and ensure city services are accessible,» he said in an emailed statement.

The governor has failed to improve the public's perception of him on this issue.

«A decade ago, New York's highest court ruled that our state must hand over billions of dollars to improve public education — but that money has not materialized,» said Zakiyah Ansari, the advocacy director of the Alliance for Quality Education, which organized the Jan. 10 press conference on the City Hall steps to kick off the lobbying push.

Amanda also served as the Director for Participatory Budgeting for Council District 30, where she spearheaded the allocation of over one million dollars in capital funds, as voted on by thousands of local residents, to improve public schools, libraries, and parks in the district.

We believe the governor and the Legislature should recognize the value of the work done by the professional workers represented by PEF in securing the settlement by ensuring funds from the windfall are reinvested, in part, to state agencies to maintain and improve public services in all New York communities.

The War of the Second Coalition led to the creation of the Banque de France in 1800, in an effort to improve the public financing of the war.

This bill would help to mediate these problems and to improve public safety.»

The first phase would convert 51 % of the Library's collection housed in the Central, Buffalo branch and Amherst Libraries using funds from an Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority (ECFSA) efficiency grant, which would provide the opportunity to use technology to improve public service and achieve staffing savings realized as attrition occurs.

Oswego lawmakers are once again revisiting the city's taxi cab laws in an attempt to improve public safety.

The Oswego Common Council has approved amendments to its taxi cab laws that lawmakers say will improve public safety.

The focus of the initiative is to improve public service delivery in health, education, agriculture, sanitation and also drive revenue mobilization and collection.

Good - government groups, lawmakers and the governor alike have said the downfall of both men must bring about steps to improve the public's trust in state government.

Sheppard says he's already in talks with the Regional Greater Rochester Transit Authority about security and safety at the upcoming transit center as part of an overall effort to maintain and improve public safety in the downtown area.

Surrounded by supporters on the steps of City Hall Sunday, Jackson, who serves as the chair of the council's education committee, painted himself as a tireless fighter with a long track record of working to improve public schools.

The Albany Police Department has received a grant to implement a key program to reduce recidivism and improve public safety.

State Senate GOP Leader Len Fasano says this might help improve the public's confidence in them.

«Over the past two and a half years, he has been a collaborative partner, open - minded and receptive to a broad range of ideas and perspectives about how to improve public safety and make the criminal justice system more fair,» he said.

The organization said that «Such investigation would help to improve public confidence in public authorities, and minimize the risks of bad government by public officials.»

Hawkins and Jones want to defend and improve public schools, not increase profits for charter schools and their hedge fund investors.

«Legislators are going to have to weigh which they value more: advice from hedge fund billionaires that come with checks or the concerns of students, parents and teachers about what's needed to truly improve public education.»

More than a century ago, LaValva notes, public markets were one of the main vehicles government used to improve public health.

Labour Treasury sources said the whole IFS attack was misleading, and had done nothing to improve public understanding because the IFS was wrongly implying the political parties were duping the electorate by not setting out spending plans beyond the next election.

Instead of rolling up his sleeves and getting to work to improve public schools, De Blasio has to close 14 (yes 14!)

The benefits of taking action to encourage more older and disabled people to use apps to improve their public transport experience are highlighted in a report published today.

And to continue our drive to improve public health we will reform our tobacco regime to introduce an effective floor on the price of cigarettes and consult on increased sanctions for fraud.

Critics have pointed out attempting to get ordinary people to improve public life is politically convenient, as it does not have significant budgetary implications.

Firms and voluntary groups could now be given control of parts of the probation service, in a move the government claims will improve public safety.

The achievements included: Improved data collection and analysis; expansion of the cancer screening programmes; campaigns to improve the public's awareness of cancer symptoms and to encourage them to present promptly to the doctor; surgical training programmes; reducing inpatient bed days.

The man who wanted to improve public schools is closing them, in a city where some school districts (like District 24) are packed to the brim with students.