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"Obama Promises Tribal Leaders Help With Environmental Issues"

"Representatives of 400 federally recognized tribal nations from across the United States gathered at the Department of the Interior [Nov. 5] at the invitation of President Barack Obama for a conference the President called ... 'the largest and most widely attended gathering of tribal leaders in our history.'" The meeting included discussion of environmental and land rights issues.

Source: ENS, 11/09/2009

"Some Vinegars Contain a Big Dose of Lead"

"In a tradition dating back to medieval times, growers in Modena, Italy, are deep into the grape harvest, the first step in making their famed balsamic vinegar. ...Thousands of miles away, in California, signs in grocery stores warn shoppers about exposure to a dangerous metal in many balsamic and red wine vinegars. Although the amount of lead in vinegar is small, experts say regularly consuming it may pose a risk, particularly to children."

Source: EHN, 11/09/2009
November 19, 2009

Webinar: Covering the Green Jobs Debate: What You Need to Know

How do you cut through the buzz words, the numbers and conflicting opinions? Do green jobs mean more jobs in your community? What, exactly, is a "green job" anyway? This interactive screencast, co-hosted by the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism and the Poynter Institute's News University, will include live audio and a slideshow presentation in which participants can post questions and respond to poll questions posed by the host.

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