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Integrating information for better environmental decisions.

Margaret MacDonell1, Ken Morgan, Leo Newland

  • 1Argonne National Laboratory, Environmental Assessment Division, 9700 S. Cass Ave., Argonne, IL 60439, USA. macdonell@anl.gov

Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|January 8, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Scientists and communicators are collaborating to protect the environment by integrating information for better environmental decisions. This involves remote sensing, risk assessment, community cleanup, and environmental education strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental science and informatics
  • Interdisciplinary environmental studies

Background:

  • Growing understanding of human disturbance impacts on the environment.
  • Need for collaboration among scientists, policymakers, educators, and communicators.
  • Role of the Eco-Informa Foundation in promoting scientific information sharing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight strategies for environmental preservation and protection.
  • To present outcomes from an international conference on environmental informatics.
  • To focus on integrating information for improved environmental decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Symposium presentations on four key themes.
  • Discussion of remote sensing and data interpretation, including knowledge management.

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  • Exploration of risk assessment, communication, community involvement, and environmental education.

    • Main Results:

    • Presentations covered remote sensing, risk assessment, community cleanup, and education.
    • New knowledge management tools enhance data interpretation.
    • Effective risk communication and community engagement are crucial for environmental protection.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated information is vital for informed environmental decisions.
    • Collaboration across disciplines is essential for environmental preservation.
    • Continued efforts in environmental education and community involvement are recommended.