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No, but...
Votes: 4At the risk of being ostracized or yelled at (though it seems I'm always willing to risk those), it looks like someone needs to get this discussion started, so I'll make three statements on the issues you raise in your question...
1. The definition of "water footprint" is still ambiguous - governments, companies, NGOs and research will all have different ideas on what it should or should not include.
WaterSmart Innovations 2012
Event Location:Las Vegas, NevadaStart Date:03 October 2012End Date:05 October 2012Link:Official WebsiteDescription:The WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition is the largest urban-water efficiency conference of its kind in the world.
Professionals, scientists, government employees, organizations, public and private institutions, policy makers, students and all others working in an industry dealing with water conservation or urban water efficiency may submit an abstract for an oral presentation, panel discussion or workshop at this event
The 3rd UF Water Institute Symposium
Event Location:Gainsville, FL, USAStart Date:15 February 2012End Date:16 February 2012Link:Official WebsiteDescription:We invite you to participate in the 3rd UF Water Institute Symposium focused on Complex Challenges and Integrated Solutions for Nutrient Management in Watersheds. This symposium will bring together scientists, engineers, academics, non-governmental organizations, policy makers, water managers, industry and utility representatives, lawyers, students, and the public to explore emerging issues related to nutrient sources, dynamics, management, and policy from multiple perspectives.
The 6th China International Water Business Summit
Event Location:Beijing ChinaStart Date:13 October 2011End Date:14 October 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:As the most significant and influential platform to learn national policy, gauge industrial development trend and explore potential business opportunities in China water industry,
15th IWA International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Eutrophication
Event Location:Rotorua New ZealandStart Date:19 September 2011End Date:23 September 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:This conference will be held concurrently with a conference of the IWA Health-Related Water Microbiology Specialist Group (HRWM), and will feature a special combined session on “Microbial Diffuse Pollution”. The conference will provide a forum for discussing international developments in science and policy approaches to diffuse pollution control.
Catchment Science Conference 2011
Event Location:Dublin IrelandStart Date:14 September 2011End Date:16 September 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:An International Conference aimed at scientists, policy makers, farmers and land managers. Jointly hosted by the Irish Agricultural Catchments Programme (Teagasc/DAFF) and the UK Demonstration Test Catchments Projects (Defra/EA).
The Ocean 2011
Event Location:Moscow, RussiaStart Date:30 November 2011End Date:01 December 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:THE OCEAN 2011 is The First International Exhibition to be held in Moscow, from November 30 to December 2, 2011.
The Exhibition main purpose is to create an ideal business platform to share the advanced experience and up-to-date information in all fields of the World Ocean utilization and protection.
2011 AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference
Event Location:Albuquerque, USStart Date:07 November 2011End Date:10 November 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:The AWRA Annual Conference has always provided a forum for participants to explore the many multidisciplinary aspects of water resources research, policy and management. In addition to the broad array of topics offered in the past, the 2011 Annual Conference includes over 35 Special Sessions to choose from. The Special Sessions have been organized by water resources professionals from across the country; topics are timely and relevant, and reflect the diverse interests of AWRA members.
Water Diplomacy Workshop
Event Location:Boston, USStart Date:13 June 2011End Date:17 June 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:Through a highly interactive hands-on program, water professionals and community leaders from around the world can learn to use (and teach) its theory, strategies, and techniques.
Water and Health: Where Science Meets Policy
Event Location:Chapel Hill, NC, USStart Date:03 October 2011End Date:07 October 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:This conference will bring together individuals and experts from academia, industry, NGOs, government and foundations to provide an inter-disciplinary perspective spanning science, policy, practice, financing and economics on drinking water sanitation, hygiene and water resources with a strong public health emphasis.
World Water Week
Event Location:Stockholm, SwedenStart Date:21 August 2011End Date:27 August 2011Link:Official WebsiteDescription:The planning for 2011 is in motion at the Stockholm International Water Institute. We would like to invite all interested parties to submit abstracts for workshops and proposals for organizing seminars and side events.
New fluoride rules yet to be proven safe
The Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services cited studies showing the rate of dental fluorosis (41 percent) among American teenagers is the factor in changed dosage.
The CDC and EPA did not cite the independent studies suggesting water fluoridation may also cause damage to the liver, kidneys, thyroid, bones, brain and fetus. They also neglected to mention that infants are not to consume fluoridated water until age 1.
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