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March 18, 2009

Report: Hints of Substantial Urban Residential Infill

Researchers with EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation has found that residential development in some metro areas has moved from suburbs and exurbs to infill development within urban areas.

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EPA Considers Raising Ethanol Content of Gasoline

On March 6 a coalition of major ethanol producers (Growth Energy) formally requested that EPA raise the cap on the amount of ethanol that can be blended into US gasoline. EPA has 270 days to respond.

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March 13, 2009

Public Risks from Chemical Facilities Aren't Just Theoretical

Accidents and criminal actions at private and government facilities continue to threaten millions of people. Find the accident history in counties you cover.

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March 4, 2009

Many Tools Available For Following the Stimulus Money

The massive $787 billion economic stimulus package signed into law by President Obama Feb. 17, 2009, contains extensive funding for projects with direct and indirect environmental ties — all of which can be covered from numerous angles of interest to your audience.

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Google Earth Tool Provides Local CO2 Inventory

Localizing the effects of climate change remains challenging. But a new tool makes it easier to at least pin down the local sources of one of the main greenhouse gases, with the inventory led by Purdue University scientists.

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March 30 Climate Summit Previews Coming Battles

At the request of Congress, the National Academy of Sciences is hosting the two-day "America's Climate Choices" in Washington, DC.

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New Tool Available For Localizing Coal Ash Controversy

A new map and report by the Center for Public Integrity make it easier to pinpoint exact locations of coal-ash deposits, a waste product of coal-fired power plants.

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Water Footprint: New Way To Measure Green

A recent CERES/Pacific Institute report identifies water-related risks specific to eight key industries, and offers good sources on calculating and using water footprints.

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National Map: Where Is the News? (And Everything Else)

A new federal interagency effort, intended to improve and deliver topographic information from across the US, may end up yielding significant benefits to journalists and the communities they serve.

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February 18, 2009

Cement Kiln Rule Proposal Possible in March

EPA proposes a new rule addressing emissions of toxic chemicals from kilns that are fueled by coal or other typical fuels, or allegedly nonhazardous waste. You'll find this, as well as other environmental story ideas, in the latest issue of TipSheet.

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Latest TipSheet Items

March 18, 2009

Report: Hints of Substantial Urban Residential Infill

EPA Considers Raising Ethanol Content of Gasoline

March 13, 2009

Public Risks from Chemical Facilities Aren't Just Theoretical

March 4, 2009

Many Tools Available For Following the Stimulus Money

Google Earth Tool Provides Local CO2 Inventory

March 30 Climate Summit Previews Coming Battles

New Tool Available For Localizing Coal Ash Controversy

Water Footprint: New Way To Measure Green

National Map: Where Is the News? (And Everything Else)

February 18, 2009

Cement Kiln Rule Proposal Possible in March

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