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As the NHS and other care services continue to face chronic recruitment issues, more and more overseas nurses are being welcomed to work in the UK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Features the geographic information systems (GIS) in Los Angeles, California. Identification of the socioeconomic profiles of several communities; Development of an environmental-justice program; Creation of a community, affordable housing and a retail model.

The article focuses on the library and its staffers who are helping the newly released or the newly relocated find their footing and get acclimated to unfamiliar surrounding. Topics discussed include Promotion of Fresh Start began with basic components such as fliers, brochures, and word of mouth; and Long Branch (N.J.) Free Public Library (LBFPL) began Fresh Start in 2009, and grew out of LBFPL's virtual Back to Work initiative after staffers realized many job seekers.

Explores the pros and cons of closed herd strategies. Comparison between short- and long-term closure strategies; Biosecurity; Pig flow considerations; Acclimation and vaccination of gilts; Endemic disease in closed herds.

Focuses on parity segregation in the swine industry. Two components to parity segregation; Sow herd and progeny/offspring; Advantage of parity segregation; Focus on gilts; Health advantages; Management of advantages; Better pigs through progeny segregation; Gilt acclimatization and development. INSET: Risks Related to Parity Segregation.

Introduces several environmental products and services. Darwin, a software program for water resources modelling from Haestad Methods; RECON Digital Inspection System from Everest VIT; Devcon Floor Savings, a coating system developed by Devcon.

Presents information on various environmental issues relating to the United States. Information on Holland Park in Florida, which was acquired and developed with funds from the federal Land and Water Conservation; Information on the exhibition, `Notes From Underground,' which aims to make people aware of the scarcity of water; Information on the construction of environmental friendly maintenance facilities for the country's public transportation vehicles.

The article reports on the Milton Gate creation by Denys Lasdun. It discusses that the Milton Gate is a glass office block enfolded within another all-glass skin to substantial climate change. It infers that the outer skin is also carved to give the office an urban existence needed to take its own place in a very mixed area while also making apt historic allusion.

The article reports on the experiences and farming challenges faced by the Mid-South Cotton award winners and also discusses their passion for environment. Each winner responded to these challenges passionately, and today, they are better farmers for it. Insect control and the use of fertilizers and other inputs demand a certain degree of self-control as told by one of the winners. Precision farming and adapting new technology relevant to farming is also emphasized by one of the winners. One thing was common among the winners that they have undying passion for farming environment which keeps them going, even in adversities.

Presents a checklist that highlights important system features to consider before purchasing a pollutant-management software programs. How operating companies will benefit from the programs; How the program handles regulatory information; Information that should be included in the product.

Comments on the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, known as the Earth Summit, being held in Rio de Janeiro. Discusses why the summit will not likely result in any major restrictions on using natural resources. First sum mit; Growing consensus against using resources; Higher costs.

The article presents two case studies of diseases of swine on swine farms in the U.S. Swine a 600-sow unit farm were found positive for the pathogen Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, and laboratory tests revealed presence of PCV2, or circovirus, the farm later changed gilt vaccination protocols to include a PCV2 booster. On another farm having 2,500 sows , and significant production, pigs were found positive for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and longer acclimatization period for pigs was recommended.

The author discusses the role of chemical engineers and the need to address climate change. Topics include zero-carbon goal, expansion of knowledge and capabilities and provision of options for energy efficiency and production, and adaptation and implementation of technology to mitigate climate change.

The author agrees that rivers should be managed by engineers and should be dredged when necessary but points out that dredging cannot solve the problem of climate change. He notes the changing weather patterns and raises concern about the rising sea levels due to flooding from heavy rain, as well as the increase in emissions of climate change gases. The effects of rising temperatures on the polar icecaps around Greenland and Antarctica is discussed.

The article reports that growing scientific evidence is confirming that the world's climate is radically changing and that human activity is contributing to global warming, according to a new report by the Conference Board. The Conference Board report finds a broad scientific consensus emerging that climate change is underway. The Conference Board's participation was facilitated by Environmental Defense, which links science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships to create breakthrough solutions to the most serious environmental problems.

Provides information on the architectural design of the Pavillon Lassonde at the University of Montreal in Quebec. Role of climate in the design; Environmental initiatives for the project; Features of the interior landscape of the facility.

Comments on the environmental spending in the U.S. Goal of capitalism; Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency; Improvement of the environmental condition through technology.

Reports on the National Marketplace for the Environment (NMFE), a conference and trade show sponsored by the United States Department of Energy, US Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Counties. Key focus of the conference; Provision under Executive order 12902; Schedule of the conference.

The article discusses climate change and the construction industry as of March 2013, with a focus on the effects of climate change on existing infrastructure and how engineers and builders are developing methods to construct infrastructure that can adapt to changing climates. Topics include the Corps of Engineers, climate change mitigation, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

The article discusses climate change and infrastructure in the energy sector as of March 2013, with a focus on the powerplants, oil pipelines, and refineries that are put at risk in the U.S. due to climate change. Topics include the construction of floodwalls to prevent damage from rising sea levels, climate adaptation policies within the energy industries, and electric infrastructure in New York City.

The article presents information on the Earth's Radiation Imbalance System (ERIS) being proposed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. It is stated that detailed, nearly constant global data about energy changes on Earth would be provided by the ERIS. It is noted that ERIS would operate as a hosted payload aboard the Iridium NEXT satellites, being developed as a NASA Earth Venture-2 mission proposal.

The article reports on the North American system for greenhouse gas emission trading laid out by the U.S. President Barack Obama, Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It states that international emissions reduction through a climate-change treaty can be met by the U.S. through buying allowances to Canada and Mexico. Moreover, it adds that methods to measure and cut emissions will be developed by the leaders for climate change adaptation.

The article reports on the significance of climate change among U.S. senators during a Senate hearing on global warming on January 30, 2007. According to sources, senator Barbara Boxer organized the hearing with the goal of taking the pulse of the Senate. However, senator James M. Inhofe, the primary senator opposing the legislation, urges Boxer not to hold the hearing. He explains its lack of scientific consensus on climate change and the real economic impact.

The article reports on the preparation being done by optometrist Cameron Hudson for his research expedition to the South Pole in November 2007, aimed to raise £250,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind and the International Glaucoma Association. He is undergoing acclimatisation and training programme for his 60-day trip to the region.

The article focuses on the study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers which looks into the bottom line on climate change. According to the business services group, what the study calls a technologically feasible and relatively low cost combination of nuclear, renewable fuels, improved energy efficiencies and carbon capture could stabilize carbon dioxide emissions for the cost of only one year's worth of economic growth in the period of 2050.

The article reports that the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) has released the latest edition of "Our Changing Planet," as a supplement to the U.S. President George W. Bush administration's fiscal year 2004 and 2005 budgets. The report documents the program's commitment to providing the public and decisionmakers with scientific information on climate variability and change, and related aspects of global change. The CCSP coordinates and integrates scientific research on climate and global change supported by 13 federal departments and agencies working with the president's executive office.

Presents the views of the readers of "Professional Engineers" (PE) on global warming. Opinion of a reader on the need for reduction in fossil fuel consumption; Call for a rethink on economic practices to reduce global warming; Consequences of the global climate changes.

Reports on the importance of sharing information in environmental journalism in the U.S. Remarks from producer Adam Glenn on environmental journalism; Effort of the National Geographic Television & Film to share its environmental stories; Plan of director Freda Yarborough to make a coverage for a coastal erosion in wetlands.

Presents the strategy recommended by former reporter Scott Miller on environmental coverage in the U.S. Benefit of using breaking news as an opportunity to pitch environmental stories; Background on Miller's coverage of a spate of whale beachings; Expected increase in environmental coverage in the country.

Comments on the issues related to the environmental legislations developed by the Bush Administration in the U.S. Reduction in the environmental initiatives of the Environmental Protection Agency; New source review of the clean air regulations; Bush proposition for the reduction in air pollution.

Focuses on environmental related issues in the U.S. Programs of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emissions of hazardous air; Sources of dioxin contamination; Federal approval received by the Savannah River Site for delisting of M-Area Vitrified Waste.

Cites several activities of the American Chemical Society Committee on Environmental Improvement for the year 2002. Provision of technical expertise to decisionmakers; Development of guidelines for the environment and sustainability; Identification of chemical research needs related to the environment.

Focuses on the role of ophthalmologists on the environment in the U.S. Recycle of thrash; Cessation of overindulging magazine subscriptions; Efforts of saving writing materials.

Focuses on the promotion of information technology use in environmental research in Cambridge, England. Establishment of a national center for IT promotion; Development of research techniques to foster collaboration; Involvement of universities and institute on the project.

Discusses the practical tips for protecting the environment and cutting costs from Charlie McCririck, an award-winning Scottish fertilizer. Discussion on the nitrogen applications for wheat; Cornerstone of his fertilizer management.

Focuses on the benefits of moisture removal using catalytic infrared technology on the production of oriented strand board (OSB) flakes. Laboratory testing involving OSB; Reduction of moisture without generating volatile organic compounds; Impact of the technology on the environment.

Features the flow measurement equipment invented by Yorkshire Water in England. Compliance with the environmental legislation; Plans of manufacturing and marketing the device; Cost of the product.

Details the implementation of Georgia Governor Roy Barnes' community greenspace program, which creates incentives for high-growth counties and municipalities to preserve geographical area in the state. Mechanics of the program; Types of conservation easement under the program; Benefits from a conservation easement recording.

Presents news briefs related to technology and environment in chemical industry around the world as of January 2000. Ruling of the United States (US) Court of Appeals against a 1998 Environmental Protection Agency rule on the eligibility requirements for areas participating in the reformulated gasoline program; Increase in the US pesticide usage from 1995 to 1997; Company that dropped out of the lobbying group Global Climate Coalition.

Presents news briefs on technology and the environment. Forecasts for research and development spending; Settlement of patent infringement dispute between BFGoodrich and S.C. Johnson; Information on the plans of Masada Resource Group to build a waste-to-ethanol plant.

Presents various observations brought back from the United Nation Earth Summitt in Rio de Janiero from marketing executives. James MacKenzie on President George Bush's influence of industry; Horst Rechelbacher on things that he speculates might happen; W. Ross Stevens III stating that representatives from developing countries were very keen to be sure that developed countries understood what issues are most important to them.

Reports on environmental concerns as becoming increasingly important factors among makers of international standards. International Standardization Organization (ISO) reports; Brussels conference sponsored by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN); Emphasis on environmental protection in ISO 9000 quality standards; Standards for measurement of airborne noise from gas turbines.

Reports on the efforts of Republicans in the United States to let the public know that they are in support of a healthy environment, with emphasis on comments made by House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R.Ga). What Gingrich said at a fundraiser event held for the Coalition of Republican Environmental Activists (CREA) in Washington, D.C. in June, 1998; Information on the beliefs of Gingrich; How Deb Callahan, president of the League of Conservation Voters described the efforts of CREA.

States that the British industry is of the belief that tax incentives and penalties would improve environmental performance. Results of an annual survey conducted for Entecn and the Green Alliance on 300 top industries in Great Britain; Information on fiscal measures which would benefit the environment; Why the use of fiscal measures were rejected by industry.