Environmental Implications of the Health Care Service Sector [PDF]
This report analyzes the environmental effects associated with activities undertaken and influenced by the health care service sector. It is one part of a larger study to better understand the environmental effects of service sector activities and the ...
Davies, J. Clarence, Lowe, Adam
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Analysis of nuclear waste disposal in space, phase 3. Volume 2: Technical report [PDF]
The options, reference definitions and/or requirements currently envisioned for the total nuclear waste disposal in space mission are summarized. The waste form evaluation and selection process is documented along with the physical characteristics of the
Friedlander, A. L. +4 more
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An Analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Proposal to Allow Irradiation of Meat [PDF]
Foodborne pathogens in the United States kill thousands and sicken millions each year, despite major efforts by federal agencies and industry to combat the problem.
Lutter, Randall
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Pollution in the open oceans: 2009-2013 [PDF]
, 2016 This review of pollution in the open oceans updates a report on this topic prepared by GESAMP five years previously (Reports and Studies No. 79, GESAMP, 2009).
Angelidis, M. +7 more
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Independent Expert Scientific Panel – Report on Unconventional Oil and Gas [PDF]
, 2014 No abstract ...
Curran, J. +8 more
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Status of the HIE-ISOLDE project at CERN
, 2017 The HIE-ISOLDE project represents a major upgrade of the ISOLDE nuclear facility with a mandate to significantly improve the quality and increase the intensity and energy of radioactive nuclear beams produced at CERN.
Bernardes, A. P. +13 more
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To what extent acute exposure to volcanic gases affects cells of the respiratory epithelium, peripheral oxygen saturation and lung funcion? [PDF]
, 2018 Dissertação de Mestrado, Ciências Biomédicas, 31 de julho de 2018, Universidade dos Açores.O vulcão das Furnas encontra-se localizado na parte oriental da ilha de São Miguel (Açores, Portugal), onde a actividade vulcânica é marcada por várias ...
Tavares, Wilson Rodrigues
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RESILIENCE MANAGEMENT: FROM FUKUSHIMA DISASTER TO BOILING OCEANS AND NORTHWARD VIRAL SPREAD [PDF]
, 2018 We reviews the necessity of \u27resilience based on disaster management\u27 (Chroust, G., 2015). Firstly, it examines non-resilience, showing the current status of nuclear fuel debris, contaminated water and radioactive waste after the Fukushima Nuclear
Atsuji Shigeo +2 more
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Safety management of a complex R and D ground operating system [PDF]
A perspective on safety program management was developed for a complex R&D operating system, such as the NASA-Lewis Research Center. Using a systems approach, hazardous operations are subjected to third-party reviews by designated-area safety committees ...
Connors, J. F., Maurer, R. A.
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Preliminary testing of a prototype portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer [PDF]
A portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for use as an analyzer in mineral resource investigative work was built and tested. The prototype battery powered spectrometer, measuring 11 by 12 by 5 inches and weighing only about 15 pounds, was designed ...
Anderson, N. B. +2 more
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