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Read more about Environmental Impact Statements a Key Tool for Reporters, But for How Long? [1]

"Why Cape Town Is Running Out of Water, and Who’s Next" [12]

"The South African city plans to shut off the taps to 4 million people. But it's just one of many cities around the world facing a future with too little water."

Agriculture [13]

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Source: National Geographic [16], 02/05/2018

Read more about "Why Cape Town Is Running Out of Water, and Who’s Next" [12]

July 26, 2020 to July 31, 2020

North American Congress for Conservation Biology [17]

This biennial conference, hosted by the Society for Conservation Biology North America, takes place this year in Denver, Colo. The theme is Crossing Boundaries: Innovative Approaches to Conservation. Travel fellowships for journalists are available from COMPASS; Mar 16 deadline.

Professional Meetings [18]

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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [22]

Population, Climate Leave Cities On A Fast Track To Water Deficits [23]

"By 2050 many of the world's major cities will face surface water shortages, spurring regional conflict and competition for scarce resources".

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International [15]

Source: Daily Climate [24], 01/25/2018

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For 2018, Predicting Extreme Weather Disasters Not As Hard As You Think [25]

Floods, hurricanes, wildfires and other human-caused disasters made 2017 a hard year to beat. But environmental journalists would do well to be prepared for 2018. This week's TipSheet explains why predicting weather-related disasters may not be as hard you think, and provides resources to get reporters ready.

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TipSheet [2]

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Disasters [26]

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California [28]

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Read more about For 2018, Predicting Extreme Weather Disasters Not As Hard As You Think [25]

January 30, 2018

Sustainability Measurement in China: Fostering a Race to the Top [32]

The Earth Institute’s Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management invites you to this event at Columbia University in New York City. Reception follows.

Other Events [33]

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"Hurricane Harvey: A Closer Look At Houston's Biblical Floods" [37]

As Hurricane Harvey dumped record rains on the Houston area, nature ruled and man reacte. Harvey was Houston's reckoning.

Disasters [26]

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Source: Houston Chronicle [38], 01/08/2018

Read more about "Hurricane Harvey: A Closer Look At Houston's Biblical Floods" [37]

"Build, Flood, Rebuild: Flood Insurance’s Expensive Cycle" [39]

"The National Flood Insurance Program, designed to protect Americans from catastrophic floods, has failed in almost every way, encouraging people to buy and build in flood-prone areas while increasing the cost and magnitude of disasters."

Disasters [26]

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Source: Houston Chronicle [40], 12/11/2017

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Energy Markets Offer Clues on Environment’s Future [41]

How the U.S. economy uses energy has huge impacts on the environment. So this week's TipSheet helps journalists understand the economy-energy-environment nexus, detailing nine top trends to watch on fossil fuels and alternative energy in 2018. Plus, a list of helpful sources for tracking energy markets.

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Consumer [42]

Economy & Business [34]

Energy & Fuel [43]

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Read more about Energy Markets Offer Clues on Environment’s Future [41]

"Builders Said Their Homes Were Out of a Flood Zone. Then Harvey Came." [47]

"Leslie Martinez heard the floodwaters before she saw them. ... After all, Ms. Martinez recalled, the home builder had assured her that 'flooding was not even a possibility' when she and her husband purchased the house in this suburban enclave north of Houston in 2011. They would never have bought here otherwise. Flood insurance, of course, was neither required nor needed."

Disasters [26]

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