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NAS: Arsenic + Drinking Water = Increased Cancer Risk [1]

Even very low concentrations of arsenic in drinking water can increase cancer risks. NAS release with link to report.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans [3]
Region:
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility:
Public [5]
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Public Citizen Scrutinizes Environmental Impacts of NATA [6]

Corporations are using a dispute resolution provision of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to circumvent environmental regulations in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Policy [7]
Region:
Canada [8]
National (U.S.) [4]
Mexico [9]
Visibility:
Public [5]
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Whitman Confirms for SEJ Annual Conference, Oct.17-21 [10]

EPA Administrator Christie Whitman will address the Friday, Oct. 19 luncheon plenary of the 11th Annual Conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists in Portland, Oregon.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Studies [11]
Region:
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility:
Public [5]
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Reporting on Terrorism: Resources for Journalists [12]

In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism is likely to continue to impact all beats, including the environment beat.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media [13]
Region:
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility:
Public [5]
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EPA'S BT Reregistration Decisions Due Soon [14]

During the week of Sept. 24, 2001, EPA is scheduled to issue a final decision on whether to reregister Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) plant pesticide applications for cotton.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Food [15]
Health [16]
Region:
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility:
Public [5]
- Read more about EPA'S BT Reregistration Decisions Due Soon [14]
Looking Ahead at Bush Appointees [17]

President Bush is still drafting the team that will shape the country's policy over the next 3+ years.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Government [18]
Region:
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility:
Public [5]
- Read more about Looking Ahead at Bush Appointees [17]
Fish Farming Roundup [19]

As populations of wild salmon decline and cans and slabs of farmed salmon proliferate on supermarket shelves aquaculture practices that help feed the demand for the fish are gaining attention.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Fish & Fisheries [20]
Region:
Canada [8]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [21]
Visibility:
Public [5]
- Read more about Fish Farming Roundup [19]
Recommended For All Journalists Covering Sep 11 Attacks and Tragedies [22]

The Poynter Institute Web site has published an array of resources and advice for journalists who are covering the attacks and tragedies of September 11, 2001.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility:
Public [5]
- Read more about Recommended For All Journalists Covering Sep 11 Attacks and Tragedies [22]
Antarctic Ozone Hole Nears Peak [24]

The Antarctic ozone hole is reaching its annual peak right now.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Region:
International [25]
Visibility:
Public [5]
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Defense Cleanup Claims Exaggerated, Says GAO [26]

The US Army Corps of Engineers has been exaggerating its cleanup claims for formerly used defense sites.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Waste [27]
Government [18]
Region:
National (U.S.) [4]
Visibility:
Public [5]
- Read more about Defense Cleanup Claims Exaggerated, Says GAO [26]

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