PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Host 2022 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference Online Nov. 15-16

The 10th Annual Shale and Public Health Conference hosted by the PA League of Women Voters and the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health will take place online November 15-16 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. each day.

The Conference will feature new research presented by national experts on shale and public health impacts, and practical applications.

Among the areas of focus are--

-- New evidence: Researchers present their latest studies on the health impacts of shale gas development

-- Synthesis of 10 years of research – what have we learned?

-- Environmental Justice discussion

-- Special guest speakers explore the relationships between research findings and government policy

-- Community Voices

Click Here to register.

For more information, visit the 10th Annual Shale Gas and Public Health Conference webpage.

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[Posted: October 17, 2022]  PA Environment Digest