Integrating information for better environmental decisions.

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 2002 · Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02987582· OSTI ID:961125

MacDonell, M; Morgan, K; Newland, L

As more is learned about the complex nature and extent of environmental impacts from progressive human disturbance, scientists, policy analysts, decision makers, educators, and communicators are increasingly joining forces to develop strategies for preserving and protecting the environment. The Eco-Informa Foundation is an educational scientific organization dedicated to promoting the collaborative development and sharing of scientific information. The Foundation participated in a recent international conference on environmental informatics through a special symposium on integrating information for better environmental decisions. Presentations focused on four general themes: (1) remote sensing and data interpretation, including through new knowledge management tools; (2) risk assessment and communication, including for radioactively contaminated facilities, introduced biological hazards, and food safety; (3) community involvement in cleanup projects; and (4) environmental education. The general context for related issues, methods and applications, and results and recommendations from those discussions are highlighted here.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• Sponsoring Organization: EM; EPA
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 961125
• Report Number(s): ANL/EA/JA-44798
• Journal Information: Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Journal Issue: 6 ; 2002 Vol. 9; ISSN 0944-1344
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: ENGLISH

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
DATA
DECISION MAKING
EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
HAZARDS
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SAFETY