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October 6, 2009 to October 7, 2009

Gearing Up for a Low Carbon Economy [1]

The Canadian Institute's conference will offer an in-depth look at how Canadian and U.S. carbon initiatives compare and contrast, and the most up-to-date carbon policy information from both sides of the border.
Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Agriculture [5]
Economy & Business [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Energy & Fuel [8]
Forests [9]
Natural Resources [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Pollution [12]
Waste [13]
Water & Oceans [14]
Government [15]
Policy [16]
Technology [17]
Journalism & Media [18]
Region: 
Canada [19]
National (U.S.) [20]

"Rebellion on the Range Over a Cattle ID Plan" [21]

Ranchers and farmers are rebelling against a federal plan to tag livestock with microchips and track them birth to slaughterhouse for disease control and food safety.
Agriculture [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: NYTimes [22], 06/29/2009

"Killing Fields: Field Burning'S Deadly Legacy" [23]

The 1988 highway death of a family in Oregon, blinded by smoke from fields being burned for weed control, was a story so moving that it spawned a novel. Field burning is so common in Oregon that it threatens people's lungs and health. A legislative struggle to ban it remains unresolved.
Agriculture [5]
Public [3]
Northwest (OR WA) [24]
Source: Eugene Weekly [25], 06/19/2009
November 1, 2009 to November 5, 2009

American Society of Agronomy - Crop Science Society of America - Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting [26]

2009 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov. 1-5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Professional Meetings [27]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Agriculture [5]
Energy & Fuel [8]
Environmental Studies [28]
Food [29]
Forests [9]
Health [30]
Natural Resources [10]
Pollution [12]
Waste [13]
Biodiversity [31]
Policy [16]
Environmental Politics [32]
Science [33]
Technology [17]
Region: 
International [34]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [35]

"House Panel Begins Work on Food Safety Overhaul" [36]

"A House committee began work Wednesday on a comprehensive overhaul of food safety rules that includes more inspections and new fees on producers to pay for them."
Agriculture [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: CQ [37], 06/04/2009

"House Leaders Call for Closer Watch on Food Supply" [38]

Two key House leaders have introduced a bill that would drastically overhaul and tighten the nation's food safety system.
Agriculture [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: WashPost [39], 05/28/2009
August 4, 2009 to August 8, 2009

First World Congress of Environmental History [40]

Topics include global change, renewable energy, water resources, forest management, biodiversity, agriculture, traditional knowledge and environmental justice.
Professional Meetings [27]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Agriculture [5]
Energy & Fuel [8]
Forests [9]
Water & Oceans [14]
Environmental Politics [32]
Region: 
International [34]

States Go It Alone on Food Safety [41]

"When it comes to food safety, state lawmakers around the country seem to believe in the adage, if you want something done, you have to do it yourself."
Agriculture [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: Wall Street Journal [42], 05/12/2009

Jews Go 'Eco-Kosher' Print | Forward | [43]

With Sabbath candles burning, 14 guests eat a "sustainable" Sabbath dinner with "food that was locally grown, mostly organic and intended to elevate their practice of Judaism."
Agriculture [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: Los Angeles Times [44], 05/08/2009

Judge Rules That Feedlot Phone-Book Can Be Secret [45]

As of March 31, 2009, the Agriculture Department may keep secret the locations and phone numbers of feedlots — however much the public may complain about their smell and the pollution emanating from them.
SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [46]
Topics on the Beat: 
Agriculture [5]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Government [15]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [20]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

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