In memoriam: Kristin White. (Focus).In the tragic events of 11 September 2001, we at EHP EHP abbr. 1. effective horsepower 2. electric horsepower lost one of our own. Kristin White, a freelance science writer from New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , was killed in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 near Pittsburgh. Kristin began writing for EHP in our first year of publication as a monthly journal. Over the years, she illuminated a range of topics for our readership with clarity and conciseness. Of particular note are her investigations into the environmental health effects of the Midwestern floods of 1993, the revamping of the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is a United States federal law passed by the U.S. Congress on December 16, 1974. It is the main federal law that ensures safe drinking water for Americans. , and the health consequences to soldiers who served in the Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War or Gulf War (1990–91) International conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Though justified by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on grounds that Kuwait was historically part of Iraq, the invasion was presumed to be . Kristin was a consummate professional with a passion for environmental issues. We will miss our collaborations with her and her contribution to the environmental health sciences. |
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