Terror and the Electric Grid
The Sept. 11 attacks should remind reporters of the vulnerability of the electric power supply system not just to terrorism, but to other natural and man-made disasters that could bring serious outages.
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TOOLBOX: Database on US Fish Disease
As of Sept. 21, reporters and citizens have access to substantial US Fish and Wildlife Service data on fish diseases in US waters.
TOOLBOX: NOAA Launches New Flood Forecast
Reporters in some flood-prone communities now have a new forecast tool to help their audience anticipate floods.
Climate Data Center Redefines What's "Normal"
Is normal weather still what it used to be in your region?
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.
Upcoming SEJ Regional Events and Meet-Ups
Check here for upcoming regional events, including meet-ups. Also watch the SEJ Community Calendar for professional meetings or informal get-togethers in your area.
El Nio Watch Begins
El Nios occur when unusually warm water invades South and Central American coastal waters toward the end of the year.
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.
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.
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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