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Airport Closure: An Environmental Experiment

The closure of U.S. airports following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, provides a rare opportunity to gauge the contributions of airports and related activities to a city's air pollution.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
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El Nio Watch Begins

El Nios occur when unusually warm water invades South and Central American coastal waters toward the end of the year.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Region:
International
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Public
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NAS: Arsenic + Drinking Water = Increased Cancer Risk

Even very low concentrations of arsenic in drinking water can increase cancer risks. NAS release with link to report.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Public Citizen Scrutinizes Environmental Impacts of NATA

Corporations are using a dispute resolution provision of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to circumvent environmental regulations in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Policy
Region:
Canada
National (U.S.)
Mexico
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Public
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Whitman Confirms for SEJ Annual Conference, Oct.17-21

EPA Administrator Christie Whitman will address the Friday, Oct. 19 luncheon plenary of the 11th Annual Conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists in Portland, Oregon.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Studies
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Reporting on Terrorism: Resources for Journalists

In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism is likely to continue to impact all beats, including the environment beat.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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EPA'S BT Reregistration Decisions Due Soon

During the week of Sept. 24, 2001, EPA is scheduled to issue a final decision on whether to reregister Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) plant pesticide applications for cotton.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Food
Health
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Looking Ahead at Bush Appointees

President Bush is still drafting the team that will shape the country's policy over the next 3+ years.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Fish Farming Roundup

As populations of wild salmon decline and cans and slabs of farmed salmon proliferate on supermarket shelves aquaculture practices that help feed the demand for the fish are gaining attention.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Fish & Fisheries
Region:
Canada
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)
Visibility:
Public
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Recommended For All Journalists Covering Sep 11 Attacks and Tragedies

The Poynter Institute Web site has published an array of resources and advice for journalists who are covering the attacks and tragedies of September 11, 2001.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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