Sentences with phrase «water protection contribute»

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A total of 367 GL of Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat throughout the River Murray for improving the condition, movement and recruitment of native fish — both silver (critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) and golden perch were detected spawning in the Mid Murray in response to flow variability; improve riparian and wetland vegetation condition; and contribute to the managed export of salt from the River Murray system.

Return flows from the use of Commonwealth environmental water in lower Broken Creek supported downstream actions throughout the Mid Murray, Lower Murray, Coorong and Lower Lakes, contributing to the protection, maintenance and improvement of the diversity and condition of water dependent native flora and fauna and ecosystem function.

A fact sheet from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indicates that about 90 % of exposure for humans is due to eating contaminated food, since dioxins and furans typically accumulate in the fatty tissues of fish and animals that are exposed when these by - products are released into the water and air during manufacturing.2 Dioxin is not metabolized in our bodies, and is passed to our children through the placenta and breastfeeding.3 Sodium Polyacrylate - Super Absorbent Polymers While actual contact with disposable diapers does not contribute to dioxin accumulation in your baby, your baby's bottom does come in contact with chemicals used to increase the absorbency of the diapers.

Both developments contribute to climate change and loss of food security, the availability of water and the natural protection against flooding and drought, leading to further societal instability.

We support a rare assembly of plant and animal species — including 200 - year old American oak trees and wetlands that are home to the blue - spotted salamander — and contributes significantly to the protection of the area's water resources, air quality and carbon sequestration.

These policies could bring to an end a decade of anti-environmental policies initiated under the Bush administration that have resulted in the loss of countless streams, lakes and wetlands and threatened many of the water bodies that contribute to the drinking water of 117 million Americans Here's the background on this latest move to protect our water (You can also learn more in this excellent NY Times editorial): The latest threats to clean water began in 2001 with the first of two Supreme Court decisions that threatened historic Clean Water Act protectwater bodies that contribute to the drinking water of 117 million Americans Here's the background on this latest move to protect our water (You can also learn more in this excellent NY Times editorial): The latest threats to clean water began in 2001 with the first of two Supreme Court decisions that threatened historic Clean Water Act protectwater of 117 million Americans Here's the background on this latest move to protect our water (You can also learn more in this excellent NY Times editorial): The latest threats to clean water began in 2001 with the first of two Supreme Court decisions that threatened historic Clean Water Act protectwater (You can also learn more in this excellent NY Times editorial): The latest threats to clean water began in 2001 with the first of two Supreme Court decisions that threatened historic Clean Water Act protectwater began in 2001 with the first of two Supreme Court decisions that threatened historic Clean Water Act protectWater Act protections.

With the construction of sanitary and water treatment plants, our climate protection projects contribute to keeping water resources pure and thus also help to protect the maritime environment.

ECD programmes can take many forms, including promotion of good health and nutrition, support for safe and stimulating environments, protection from risks such as violence or abandonment, parenting support and early learning experiences, media, preschools and community groups.4 Poverty is the key underlying cause of poor child development; children living in poverty are exposed to many negative influences, including poor physical environments, inadequate nutrition, parental stress and insufficient cognitive stimulation.5 Undernutrition can influence brain development directly by affecting brain structure and function, or indirectly via poor physical or motor development, in addition to other pathways.6 — 8 Exposure to multiple co-occurring risks most likely contributes to greater disparities in developmental trajectories among children with differential exposure.9 — 12 This paper focuses on associations between specific aspects of children's physical environments — access to improved water and sanitation (W&S)-- and childhood development as measured by performance on a test of receptive language.