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Publication Items

Info on Rare Orchid Handled Like Nuclear Secret

The Canby's bog orchid, not seen in Maryland for 20 years, has reappeared at the Nassawango Nature Preserve. A Washington Post reporter was allowed to see and write about it, but with unusual restrictions.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity
Region:
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV)
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Public
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EPA Releases Raw TRI Data Early

The rawness of the data, which will be analyzed and revised by EPA at a later date, means that, for now, reporters will need to do more of their own ground-truthing in order to use it.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Pollution
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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CDC Launches National Public Health Tracking Program

This data tool shows promise, but it currently tracks only non-infectious conditions and not others tied to environmental causes, such as neurological, endocrine, and reproductive disorders.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Health
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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'Thousand Cankers' Rapidly Kills Walnuts

Yet another deadly tree disease is spreading in North America. This one, documented in 8 states so far, affects black walnuts. Early hints indicate it could also affect other, agriculturally significant walnut tree species.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Food
Forests
Biodiversity
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Lobbyists of All Stripes Join Climate Change Fray

A Center for Public Integrity report indicates the number of entities officially lobbying on climate change increased 31% in the second quarter of 2009, and draws some parallels between the lobbyists involved prior to the June 2009 House vote on a climate change bill and the major pre-vote changes that happened to the bill.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change
Economy & Business
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
- Read more about Lobbyists of All Stripes Join Climate Change Fray
Is Your Community Ready for Hurricane Season?

SEJ has prepared a list of resources which may be helpful to reporters doing before, during and after-hurricane stories.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters
Science
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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GM Dropout Endangers Vehicle Mercury Switch Recycling Program

The Associated Press reports "GM says mercury pollution not its problem anymore," defaulting on its dues payments just as the US government's cash-for-clunkers program is causing the retirement of many older vehicles.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Economy & Business
Chemicals
Pollution
Waste
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Diverse Range of Experts Team Up On Wind Turbine Issue

Concerns continue to mount over the potential impact of wind-turbine blades on airborne wildlife. Hence, a consortium of experts has agreed on priorities for investigation, including turbine placement, design, and operation; aerodynamics of turbines, birds, and bats; and habitat, topography, and weather conditions.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Economy & Business
Energy & Fuel
Biodiversity
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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More Lead Monitors Coming to a Facility or City Near You?

The Bush Administration, through the OMB, pressured EPA to water down lead monitoring requirements it had tightened in October 2008. Now EPA may get more or all of the monitors it originally wanted, near facilities that emit about a half ton of lead per year.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Chemicals
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Big Money Targets Weatherization

The topic of weatherization might appear mundane, but the sheer magnitude of the current multi-billion-dollar program, and its relative importance in increasing energy efficiency and combating climate change, make it a story worth covering.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change
Energy & Fuel
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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