Publication Items

Several More States and Provinces Hit by Fatal Bat Disease [1]

Bat losses can have major impacts on ecosystems, as they routinely consume large quantities of insects and themselves provide food and nutrients for other plants and animals. There also are economic impacts as caves close to recreational use, in an effort to combat the spread of the disease.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [3]
Economy & Business [4]
Biodiversity [5]
Wildlife [6]
Region:
International [7]
Canada [8]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [9]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [10]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [11]
Visibility:
Public [12]
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Private Water Wells Commonly Contaminated in Canada [13]

A University of Alberta researcher publishes his findings online March 15, 2010, in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans [14]
People & Population [15]
Region:
International [7]
Canada [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Private Water Wells Commonly Contaminated in Canada [13]
Disorder at the Borders: Photographers Aim To Document and Protect Borderland Environments [16]

SEJ Publication Types:
Inside Story [17]
Topics on the Beat:
Natural Resources [18]
Region:
National (U.S.) [19]
Canada [8]
Mexico [20]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Disorder at the Borders: Photographers Aim To Document and Protect Borderland Environments [16]
Groups Pinpoint Threats to Selected Canadian and US Rivers [21]

The widespread perception of water abundance in Canada is a myth, according to a new report by the World Wildlife Fund-Canada. See details for the 10 selected rivers, most of which cross political boundaries within Canada or between Canada and the United States.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Natural Resources [18]
Water & Oceans [14]
Region:
International [7]
Canada [8]
National (U.S.) [19]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Groups Pinpoint Threats to Selected Canadian and US Rivers [21]
US, Canada, Mexico Aim To Coordinate Toxics Databases [22]

The North American Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (NAPRTR) Consultative Group, under the auspices of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, will meet November 10-11, 2009, in Guadalajara, Mexico to review the programs of the 3 countries.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [23]
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals [24]
Region:
International [7]
Canada [8]
National (U.S.) [19]
Mexico [20]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about US, Canada, Mexico Aim To Coordinate Toxics Databases [22]
In B.C., Freedom of Information May Not Be Free [25]

"Crown copyright" may be emerging in British Columbia as a way for a government claiming openness to subvert freedom-of-information law.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [23]
Topics on the Beat:
Laws & Regulations [26]
Government [27]
Region:
Canada [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about In B.C., Freedom of Information May Not Be Free [25]
Alaskan Gas Pipeline: Would-Be Operators Vying For Routes, Funding [28]

The proposed $20-40 billion natural gas pipeline would transport natural gas over 2000 miles from AK's North Slope natural gas reserves to the Midwestern US. Or would it?
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [29]
Energy & Fuel [30]
Region:
Canada [8]
National (U.S.) [19]
Alaska and Hawaii [31]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Alaskan Gas Pipeline: Would-Be Operators Vying For Routes, Funding [28]
North American Toxics Data Released [32]

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation, which is a joint effort of Canada, the US, and Mexico, released on June 10, 2009, its annual report tracking and comparing toxic emissions.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [29]
Air [33]
Chemicals [24]
Energy & Fuel [30]
Pollution [34]
Region:
Canada [8]
National (U.S.) [19]
Mexico [20]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about North American Toxics Data Released [32]
Canadian Court Takes up Shield Issue [35]

The Supreme Court of Canada will consider this week a request by the National Post, civil liberties and media groups to overturn an Appeal ruling that police investigations override the Charter guarantee of free expression.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [23]
Topics on the Beat:
Government [27]
Journalism & Media [36]
Region:
Canada [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Canadian Court Takes up Shield Issue [35]
SEJ, Groups Ask Environment Canada for Openness [37]

Environment Canada ignored a similar letter from SEJ sent a year ago, requesting restoration of public access to science that taxpayers have paid for.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [23]
Topics on the Beat:
Government [27]
Policy [38]
Journalism & Media [36]
Region:
International [7]
Canada [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about SEJ, Groups Ask Environment Canada for Openness [37]

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