Reporter's Toolbox: Here's How to Join the Tweetstream on Twitter

January 15, 2009–Joining the world of Twitter, the social networking system that allows short messages, can plug you into a new world of sources. An excerpt from the current issue of SEJournal, Winter 2008-09.

Digital Drop-Dead Date May Create Recycling Nightmare

January 7, 2009–On February 17, 2009, all full-power broadcast US television stations will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. So, many old TVs are now creating e-waste challenges as they're relegated to landfills and recycling centers.

USGS Announces Free Access To Satellite Image Archive

January 7, 2009–If you need information on land use changes over time, or on current land uses and character, you may want to check out decades-worth of globe-spanning satellite images that USGS has made freely available to the public.

Voluntary Effort To Collect Nanotech Info Flounders

August 6, 2008–EPA calls for companies to submit information on their nanotechnology products. The silence is deafening.

Navy Publishes Draft EIS for Sonar

March 5, 2008–The US Navy seeks comments on its proposed rules for using sonar for its Atlantic Fleet training exercises

NASA Holds Tele-Presser on Earth Science Program, Thursday, Jan. 24

January 23, 2008–NASA to hold media briefing Jan. 24 for planned Earth Science program activities.

FDA Decision on Cloned Food Expected Soon

January 9, 2008–FDA's decision on the sale of cloned meat and dairy products is expected soon.

Water Shortages Spur Desalination Scrutiny

January 9, 2008–NRC takes closer look at desalination.

Three National Academies Reports Coming in October

October 10, 2007–Three reports being released by the National Academies' National Research Council have strong environmental links. Reports concern water, biofuels and ongoing conflicts between national security and the open flow of scientific information.

Plug-In Hybrids: Technology Rolls Closer to Reality

March 28, 2007–In alternative-fuel transport circles, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is the current Holy Grail.