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June 8, 2009 to June 12, 2009

Scientists and Journalists: Getting the Point Across

The Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting is hosting its free Annual Public Lecture Series this week. The program will feature nationally renowned specialists in research, environmental economics and journalism.

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Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)

June 2, 2009

DEADLINE: The Puget Sound Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources

The Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources is inviting applications for its Puget Sound Institute, a nine-day journey in July 2009 through parts of northwest Washington that will examine a variety of newsworthy topics.

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Climate Change Guide

Reporting on climate change? See SEJ's Climate Change Guide for help, resources, and sources.

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USGS to Release Water Contamination Reports

USGS report documents occurrence of nearly 270 contaminants in U.S. surface water and treated drinking water supplies for nine water systems.

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April 16, 2019

Fungi and MIC Management

This one-day seminar in Houston, Texas, presented by NACE International, will feature thought leaders from the energy sector, coatings, chemical applications, scientists, and more who will share insights into fungi corrosion management, the use of protective coatings in MIC mitigation and prevention methods, and Molecular Microbiological Methods (MMM): actionable data for MIC diagnosis and mitigation.

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List of Toxics Near Military Sites May Include Leads for Reporters

Drinking water contaminated with PFAS for years has caused worry, even outrage, in local communities affected by the toxic chemicals. Now, a military database may help reporters locate contamination sites. This week’s TipSheet has more on the database, along with tips for evaluating your local PFAS story.

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Record Snowfall, Bomb Cyclone Are Forces Behind Nebraska Floods

"An eerie, thick fog settled over Nebraska and Iowa on Tuesday."

Source: Omaha World-Herald, 03/19/2019

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Dems Introduce Bill To Protect Science From Political Interference

"Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation on Thursday to prevent political interference with public science research amid what they called 'President Trump's multi-agency assault.'"

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Source: The Hill, 03/15/2019

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"A Wave Of State Bills Could Threaten Science And Climate Education"

"State lawmakers from Connecticut to Florida are proposing measures that some groups say could threaten how science and climate change are taught in the classroom."

Climate Change

Environmental Politics

Source: Washington Post, 03/13/2019

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"Bayer Roundup Cancer Trial Goes To Jury After Closing Arguments"

"A trial in which a California man alleged his use of Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer caused his cancer went to a federal U.S. jury after lawyers for both sides delivered their closing arguments on Tuesday."

Source: Reuters, 03/13/2019

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