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June 23, 2010

Another Grasshopper Infestation Looms in the West

In an attempt to lessen damage from the grasshoppers, USDA has allocated $11 million, primarily to treat ~4 million acres with pesticides. Stories could cover causes of the population surge, possible effects on crops and other vegetation, effectiveness and adverse effects of the pesticides, and long-term preventive measures.

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Rooftop Solar Leasing Deals: Better Business for Renewables?

Driving this trend is mounting time pressure in many states for utilities to meet deadlines and quotas for renewable energy production, as well as the recession and federal tax incentives.

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Understanding Oil; Publishers Tout 60+ Books

There will be scores of angles to cover as the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster continues to unfold. One of the books compiled by the Association of American University Presses may provide you insight on an oil-related issue, in fields such as economics, politics, international relations, sociology, environment, and technology.

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June 9, 2010

BLM Tweaks Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Policies

The changes affect only new drilling areas and may include greater consideration of environmental impacts, more public review, fewer "categorical exclusions" from environmental review, and more.

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15 States Get More Federal Recreational Trails

The National Trails system, already stretching more than 12,500 miles, expands with the addition of 31 more trails totalling 716 miles.

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Manufacturing Plants Are Source of Drugs in Waterways

Wastewater treatment plants can't mitigate the problem, which is compounded by other sources of water contamination, such as drugs that end up in landfills or flushed down toilets, and metabolites or unutilized drugs that pass through people who take the drugs.

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Gulf Spill Mapping, Infographic Roundup

As the Gulf oil spill continues to spread and become a growing concern to more parts of the US, these key tools will help you tell and illustrate the story.

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May 26, 2010

SO2 Final Rule Scheduled For June 2

Some counties in your region may no longer be in compliance and will need to take new pollution control measures.

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Unidentified Wetlands Owners in 22 States Get USDA Funds

About 75,000 acres of wetlands in 22 states and Puerto Rico will split $175 million of Natural Resources Conservation Service's Wetlands Reserve Program funding, but recipient properties or owners will not be identified.

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Public Water Wells Often Contaminated

A new US Geological Survey report indicates about 105 million US residents drink water from contaminated systems, often at pollutant concentrations that potentially pose a human health risk.

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Latest TipSheet Items

June 23, 2010

Another Grasshopper Infestation Looms in the West

Rooftop Solar Leasing Deals: Better Business for Renewables?

Understanding Oil; Publishers Tout 60+ Books

June 9, 2010

BLM Tweaks Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Policies

15 States Get More Federal Recreational Trails

Manufacturing Plants Are Source of Drugs in Waterways

Gulf Spill Mapping, Infographic Roundup

May 26, 2010

SO2 Final Rule Scheduled For June 2

Unidentified Wetlands Owners in 22 States Get USDA Funds

Public Water Wells Often Contaminated

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