‘State-Of-The-Art’ Air Quality Information From Satellite Data
The European Environment Agency and an ESA-led consortium have agreed to provide “unparalleled” information on air pollution in Europe. Each year, thousands die preamaturely from exposure to toxins in the air, including ozone, dust, smoke, pollen, and chemicals. This investigation could be groundbreaking in not only causing people to take better care of themselves, but also of the environment. (source)

Stop Spring Sneezing: 5 Steps to Reduce Suffering This Allergy Season
Spring in sonly 6 weeks away which so is allergy season. With careful planning and simple steps you can be ready before allergies hit. Some of the steps listed to minimize or eliminate allergies are keeping doors and windows closed and using OTC antihistamines. When you can’t control allergies, it’s time to see a doctor. (source)

15th Annual Food Allergy Conferences
“Food Allergies: Living and Learning” is the theme of this year’s food allergy conferences sponsored by FAAN. They will be taking place March thru May in Maryland, Illinois and New York; each conference is one day. A number of topics will be discussed as well as opportunities to acquire valuable educational material. See the site for registration process. (source)

FAAN College Scholarship Essay Contest
Each year FAAN offers a limited number of $1500 scholarships to college students with food allergies. The deadline is February 15, 2008. The theme this year is How Food Allergy Has Made a Difference in My Life. See the site for rules and submission application. This is a great way to spread awareness and gain a little cash for college. (source)

Is Your School Safe For Students With Asthma And Anaphylaxis?
Thanks to concerned parents, state legislators and Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), schools are becoming safer for students with asthma and allergies in Vermont. Students can now carry and self administer their allergy and asthma medication at school and at school sponsored events. Not all states allow this, but we are almost there. Vermont is the 48th state to protect students with asthma and the 41st to protect students with anaphylaxis. (source)