Sentences with phrase «public health benefits while»

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«While San Francisco policymakers pursue common sense regulation of standup electronic scooters to enhance the public benefit of this new shared mobility technology and to reduce potential harm to the public, state legislators seek to eliminate elements of the Vehicle Code that exist to protect the health and safety of members of the public including users of standup electric scooters,» Peskin wrote in his resolution.

Bicycling as active transportation and healthy recreation is a fun way to experience the setting in a more natural way while also promoting public health, resource protection, and other economic and social benefits while also reducing vehicle congestion and contributing to the quality of life for surrounding communities.»

By providing a setting for the salt marsh to migrate, Rough Meadows is projected to play a key role in assisting this important coastal ecosystem threatened by sea level rise, while also providing tangible public health and safety benefits by storing flood waters and blunting storm surge in the important years ahead.

He added, «This type of collaboration is an excellent example of how working together and sharing resources can bring multiple benefits to our community; this exercise strengthens our capacity to respond to public health emergencies while at the same time promotes the value of buying local.»

I know what needs to be done in this department to build on the good things that are taking place while making the appropriate adjustments that will benefit all aspects of Public Health and the citizens of Oneida County.»

SHANGHAI, CHINA — China today unveiled a sweeping revamp of its bureaucracy that is expected to reap benefits for public health, the environment, and combatting climate change — while raising questions about the management of basic research.

Since 2006, the number of industry - sponsored clinical trials studying the benefits and harms of medical treatments has risen dramatically, while the number of clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has fallen substantially, according to new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research.

While exercise has many potential benefits, this data suggests that the public health policy of encouraging more physical activity is having little observable impact on actual waistlines or health, and that current mainstream exercise trends and guidelines are not effective.

A Wall Street Journal / NBC poll discovered that while Americans want public employees to pay more for retirement benefits and health care, 77 percent said unionized state and municipal employees should have the same rights as union members who work in the private sector.

We will never forget your state of the state speech where you insulted every public school teacher, we will never forget who you put in as education commissioner, we will never forget your sympathies to charter schools, and we will never forget who you tried to cut the retired teacher's health benefits in the budget, while giving billionaires money to move their corporation fifteen miles down the road.

- to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; - to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; - to provide information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and other animal medical and care facilities; - to provide information on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; - to liaise and network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; - to solicit donations and funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations, public charities, individuals and the general public at large to finance the medical, housing and other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; - to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; - to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational nonprofit animal rescue organization.

«The Epi - Pet mission is to not only manufacture high - quality, effective and safe products, but to make the public aware of the natural product ingredients» health benefits while preserving our environment.»

While the government hopes to save 18 billion Reais (GBP # 4.1 billion; USD$ 5.5 billion) per year with social security reforms, they have just approved annual tax cuts of 50 billion Reais (GBP # 11.4 billion; USD$ 15.2 billion) for foreign oil companies willing to explore the pre-salt oil reserve (one of the largest in the world), the benefits of which were to be directed, by law, to public health and education.

A number of studies have explored the opportunities available to improve health and well - being as a result of adapting to climate change, 273 with many recent publications illustrating the benefit of reduced air pollution.2, 271,288,299,300,301,302 Additionally, some studies have looked at the co-benefits to climate change and health of applying innovative urban design practices which reduce energy consumption and pollution while increasing public health, 99,272,303,304 decrease vulnerability of communities to extreme events263, 264,303 and reduce the disparity between different societal groups.249, 305,306,307,308

The benefits of the Clean Air Act have typically far outweighed the costs: According to EPA estimates, a proposal to rein in smog - causing sulfur - dioxide and nitrogenoxide would cost polluters $ 2.8 billion per year by 2014, while providing as much as $ 290 billion in health benefits to the broader public (including 21,000 fewer cases of bronchitis, 23,000 fewer heart attacks, and up to 36,000 lives saved).

In its scenario, 20 % of the decarbonisation options identified are economically viable without consideration of welfare benefits, while the remaining 80 % are economically viable if benefits, such as reduced climate impacts, improved public health, and improved comfort and performance, are considered.

While the Court did not overturn EPA's analysis and conclusion that public health benefits of the MATS rule vastly outweigh the costs to the coal and oil industry, it did find that EPA should have first considered whether it was appropriate to regulate power plants under the Clean Air Act's hazardous air pollution safeguards.

While the climate issue is still poorly understood by the general public, we all need to promote the benefits of a real transition towards a sustainable and renewable system model: job creation, restoring democracy, community power - decentralisation of energy systems which are now mostly in the hands of big corporations, energy sovereignty, improved air quality and health, a better quality of life...

RGGI has helped the states achieve these reductions while providing significant economic and public health benefits.

State - level climate action is benefitting our economies and strengthening our communities: Alliance members are growing our clean energy economies and creating new jobs, while reducing air pollution, improving public health, and building more resilient communities.

While this unprecedented shift does provide some near - term benefits, dramatically expanding our use of natural gas to generate electricity is an ill - advised gamble that poses complex economic, public health, and climate risks.

The states also outlined a package of key reforms to ensure RGGI realizes its potential to deliver the planned carbon reductions while delivering significant economic and public health benefits to the region.

My research with my former student Shayak Sengupta about how cities can benefit from buying electric cars suggests that fuel - free municipal fleets can cut urban carbon footprints while improving public health and saving taxpayers money.

While some, such as Greenpeace, denounce chlorine, Dr. Moore, a founder of the group who later left in part due to his science - based understanding of the benefits of chlorine says, «Chlorine is the most important element in the periodic table for public health and medicine.

While past studies show the benefits for public health of climate mitigation, they haven't necessarily looked at the difference of an extra 0.5 C.

While this excludes a great number of startups, you still may be able to find grants for certain services that benefit the public — such as expanding a child care or health services business.

While public health intervention should be aimed at eliminating maternal IPV, understanding factors that can buffer the effects of domestic violence in children may inform prevention strategies that can potentially benefit not only their psychological well - being, but also their physical health.

While clearly there are some benefits from increased medical research activity, all the evidence suggests that the biggest return on our investment in health is in prevention, public health and primary care, precisely those areas which have been most savagely cut in this Budget.

The ABC said the report suggested public hospital patients could benefit from doctors and health services publicly reporting their performance, while The Sydney Morning Herald's headline read: «Hospitals, housing and dental services ripe for privatisation, says Productivity Commission report».

By expanding the current PROSPER Delivery System to include local hospital outreach, public health, and primary care service providers, we expect to increase positive adolescent and family health impacts, while addressing the community benefit requirements of the Affordable Care Act.