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Mixed News for Great Lakes

US and Canadian government agencies acknowledged the glass is only half full with the June 7, 2007, release of their State of the Great Lakes Highlights Report.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
Canada
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI)
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Team Trying to Predict Detailed Hurricane Locations and Losses

With hurricane season once again upon us, you may find it beneficial to check out an interesting new alternative information source.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Transported Firewood Can Be Source of Lethal Plant Disease

As campers and picnickers head outdoors in greater numbers for the summer season, many government agencies are urging them to not bring their own firewood.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Forests
Region:
Canada
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Group Provides Fast Access to Money-Politics Connection

Another resource for tracking the influence of money on US politics was announced May 16, 2007.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Mercury: The Dark Side of Energy-Efficient Lighting

Around the world, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are widely touted — and sometimes required — as energy-efficient replacements for standard incandescent bulbs.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Energy & Fuel
Region:
International
Visibility:
Public
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Mexican Rice Shipments Cause Stir Over U.S. Genetic Engineering

Greenpeace Mexico revealed what the federal Health Secretariat knew since October: that 47 of 51 samples of US rice import shipments tested positive for contamination.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Food
Region:
Mexico
Visibility:
Public
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Environmental Reports Offer Baseline Info

After more than four years of work, EPA has released what may be its final draft of its Report on the Environment.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Levee Threats Gaining Attention

Recent levee failures in Colorado and Missouri have provided still more examples of the fragility of thousands of miles of US levees.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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EPA Set to Release New Ozone Standard

EPA is expected to release its proposed new standard for ground level ozone by June 20, 2007.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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FEDS, States Moving Ahead on Energy Transmission Corridors

In an effort to expedite development of major energy transmission lines that would help feed growing energy demand in the US, the federal government is pushing forward with multiple efforts to make the necessary lands available.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Energy & Fuel
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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