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5 Federal Agencies Charged With Lax Effort on Climate Change [1]

Five federal agencies that are responsible for management of a high percentage of US lands and waters are doing a poor job preparing for the effects of climate change.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about 5 Federal Agencies Charged With Lax Effort on Climate Change [1]
Harmful Algal Blooms Now Lurk in All Costal Waters [7]

Harmful algal blooms are increasing and now occur offshore of every coastal state and in some inland waters.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans [8]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about Harmful Algal Blooms Now Lurk in All Costal Waters [7]
Is That a Park or a Storm Sewer? Trick Question [9]

Lately the term "green infastructure" has gotten more specific as many cities seek more robust and cost-effective stormwater management.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Planning & Growth [10]
Water & Oceans [8]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about Is That a Park or a Storm Sewer? Trick Question [9]
Hot Times for Summer of 2007 [11]

The summer of 2007 was another hot one in the US and worldwide.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [3]
Region:
International [12]
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about Hot Times for Summer of 2007 [11]
FEDS to Release Vehicle Mileage Data [13]

Vehicle fuel economy is a major component of the ongoing energy and carbon discussions, so it's helpful to know how the current models are performing.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution [14]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about FEDS to Release Vehicle Mileage Data [13]
EPA Releases Science Data or Potential NO2 Standard Revision [15]

EPA is required to update its standard for each of the six main "criteria" air pollutants every five years.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [16]
Pollution [14]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about EPA Releases Science Data or Potential NO2 Standard Revision [15]
Industry and Enviros Still Polarized on Mining Waste Rule [17]

The US Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is trying once again to establish a rule updating its regulation of coal mining waste placement.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Waste [18]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about Industry and Enviros Still Polarized on Mining Waste Rule [17]
Hurricane History Available From NOAA [19]

With hurricane season in full swing, NOAA's new resource for identifying historical hurricane tracks may be a useful tool.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters [20]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about Hurricane History Available From NOAA [19]
Green Housing Standard: LEED for Homes [21]

This fall the US Green Building Council expects to launch its rating system for residential construction.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Planning & Growth [10]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about Green Housing Standard: LEED for Homes [21]
One-Third of U.S. Beaches Report Unhealthy Conditions [22]

As beach season crests in August, many swimmers will want to know whether, or how much, their favorite beach is contaminated.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans [8]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about One-Third of U.S. Beaches Report Unhealthy Conditions [22]

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