In Case of Railroad Accident, Open This File

August 8, 2001–In 2000, 753 trains carrying hazardous substances had an accident and 35 released some of those hazardous substances to the environment.

Forest Fire Retardants Not Always the Hero

August 9, 2000–The most commonly used slurry mixtures can be toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and algae, can harm rabbits, birds, and humans, and can reduce vegetative diversity and boost the growth of weeds. Slurries and foams are mostly water, but they also include ammonium fertilizer, detergent, and other ingredients.

SEJournal Spring 2000, Vol. 10 No. 1

May 15, 2000–In this issue: Smog lingers over Houston–media muddle Bush's record as air progress slows; Green space may calm and cool us; Journalists probe environmental justice issues; Land use in the West; The award-winning beryllium story; Montana mine's toxic legacy; Tracking campaign cash; What was behind EPA blackout? and more. Download the PDF here.