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Latest TipSheet Items
February 16, 2011
Minerals Extraction Affects Many Beats
February 16, 2011–With the US now 99-100% dependent on foreign countries for 20 of the 90 or so mineral commodities covered in a new USGS report, there are plenty of opportunities for you to concurrently cover the environment, business, national security, and crime.Oyster Populations Have Plummeted in US and Globally
February 16, 2011–Down about 85% from their levels around 130 years ago, according to researchers from the US, China, Italy, Uruguay, and Australia, the decimation of native oysters — a contributor to healthy ecosystems and an indicator of ecosystem health — has largely been caused by overharvesting, disease, and introduction of exotic species.February 2, 2011
Food News Hooks: Safety, Healthfulness, Availability, Cost, and More
February 2, 2011–Much of your audience likely considers food a minor issue since they see it as generally available, affordable, healthy, environmentally benign, and unrelated to issues such as national security. You can help paint a more realistic picture for them, from the global to the local.Meetings Set for Getting Public Feedback on Solar Sites
February 2, 2011–The federal government has released its draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for identifying and evaluating the best areas on public lands for building utility-scale solar plants. A 90-day public comment period ends March 17, 2011, preceded by 14 meetings in 6 Western states and Washington, D.C.Private Forest Development Can Affect Thousands of At-Risk Species
February 2, 2011–A US Forest Service report indicates 4,600+ threatened species live in more than 90% of the country’s watersheds, discusses problems as well as a number of plausible solutions, and includes several maps that allow you to quickly determine if at-risk species are in your audience area.January 19, 2011
AAAS Meeting: Source for Cutting-Edge Enviro News
January 19, 2011–Topics at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Feb. 17-21, 2011 in Washington, D.C., include climate change, energy, health, oceans, national security, nanotechnology, GMOs, religion, space weather and many more.
BLM To Disclose Names and Addresses of Grazing Rights Owners
January 19, 2011–Permittees and lessees of public lands are a key part of covering issues that involve grazing, hunting, public lands access, utility corridors, and related topics. The public comment period on BLM's proposal to identify these people closes Feb. 7, 2011.EPA Issues New Information on Old and New Fluorescent Light Bulbs
January 19, 2011–Some light bulbs require special handling to reduce toxic exposures. EPA's latest guidance for old fluorescent bulbs that contain PCBs and current generation CFLs that contain mercury both provide important fodder for consumer-awareness stories.NPS Offers Deal for Public at National Parks
January 19, 2011–Take advantage of the National Park Service's free admission days during National Park Week in April, first day of summer (June 21), National Public Lands Day (September 24) and the November 11-13 Veterans Day weekend.January 5, 2011
Special 2011 Green Screen Newsradar Edition
January 5, 2011–SEJ's TipSheet lists the top 10 environmental subject areas we see coming up over the horizon — from environmental security, energy, and epigenetics to emerging climate issues, peak water, and more.
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