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Latest TipSheet Items
August 1, 2001
Fluoridation Debate Continues
August 1, 2001–A decades-old controversy continues to hound the issue of fluoridated drinking water, which is consumed by a little over half of the US population.Overfishing: New Research, Reports, and Legislation
August 1, 2001–Overfishing is far greater than ever realized.Park Service Advisory Board Recommendations
August 1, 2001–The Natl. Park Service Advisory Board will release its recommendations for improving the agency's ability to preserve parksSEJ 2001 Conference: Get Your Discount While You Can
August 1, 2001–Don't miss our earlybird rate! SEJ members who register by August 10 for SEJ's 11th Annual Conference (October 17-21, 2001, Portland, OR) pay only $145.January 3, 2001
CA to Change Zero-Emission Vehicle Requirements
January 3, 2001–A likely upcoming shift in California's strategy to reduce smog from cars could affect new vehicles rolling onto roads nationwide over the next few years.Coming to a Store Near You: Certified Wood
January 3, 2001– Timber-rich states and regions grapple with public calls for ending clear-cutting.Storm Brewing Over Big Muddy
January 3, 2001–On Feb. 1, 2001, the Army Corps of Engineers is expected to release its final implementation plan for returning the flow of the Missouri River to more natural levels.August 9, 2000
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.
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