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November 1, 2011 to November 4, 2011

Natural Areas Conference 2011 [1]

Each year, the Natural Areas conference gives natural resource professionals and natural areas managers the chance to connect with and learn from others working in fields related to natural areas conservation. This year’s conference is hosted by the Natural Areas Association (NAA) with co-host National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils (NAEPPC) and will explore a range of topics concerning natural areas management and planning in the face of climate change. Tallahassee and the natural beauty of the Florida panhandle provide a stunning backdrop for the conference proceedings.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
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Wildlife [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Planning & Growth [6]
Natural Resources [7]
Forests [8]
Environmental Health [9]
Disasters [10]
Climate Change [11]
Biodiversity [12]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [13]
October 24, 2011 to October 26, 2011

SmartGrid Canada 2011 [14]

Seize the opportunity to advance smart grid solutions and deliver benefits to Canadians with other Canadian and international industry leaders. Discussions will focus on Canada’s current smart grid development and its direction for the future.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [15]
Science [16]
Pollution [17]
Policy [18]
Planning & Growth [6]
People & Population [19]
Natural Resources [7]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Government [21]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Economy & Business [23]
Consumer [24]
Region: 
Canada [25]
October 4, 2011 to October 7, 2011

Greenbuild NEXT International Conference and Expo [26]

Greenbuild NEXT, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, will be the first time the U.S. Green Building Council is hosting Greenbuild outside the United States. The conference and expo will celebrate what's NEXT for green building.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [27]
Transportation [28]
Technology [15]
Science [16]
Pollution [17]
Policy [18]
Planning & Growth [6]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Environmental Health [9]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Economy & Business [23]
Climate Change [11]
Air [29]
Region: 
Canada [25]

SciAm, NYTimes Specials on Cities [30]

Most of humanity today lives an a metropolis. Is all climate local? Cities are the locus of many of the world's unique environmental, social, and economic problems. But they are also demonstrating a unique talent for applying smarter technology and policy to create a better future.

People & Population [19]
Planning & Growth [6]
Public [3]
International [31]
Source: Scientific American [32], 08/23/2011

"Water Crisis, Population Surge Prompt Rethink on Food: UN" [33]

"STOCKHOLM — Population growth and water stress are driving Earth to a food and environmental crunch that only better farming techniques and smarter use of the ecosystem will avert, a UN report issued on Monday said."

Agriculture [34]
Natural Resources [7]
People & Population [19]
Planning & Growth [6]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [3]
International [31]
Source: AFP [35], 08/22/2011

"A Rancid Canal Runs Through It" [36]

"Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal, labeled 'one of the most contaminated bodies of water in the nation,' isn't just a filthy Superfund site. To urbanites, it's a little piece of the outdoors."

Planning & Growth [6]
Pollution [17]
Public [3]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [37]
Source: LA Times [38], 08/02/2011

Environmental Law from LexisNexis [39]

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Get the latest environmental-law research, legal news, articles, reactions, comments, and authoritative reference materials from leading sources. Join scheduled live chats hosted by peer reviewed lawyers and directly interact with legal professionals.

Useful Links [40]
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Public [3]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Chemicals [41]
Air [29]
Planning & Growth [6]
Water & Oceans [5]
January 16, 2012 to January 19, 2012

World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi [42]

Every year, WFES gathers world leaders, international policy makers, industry leaders, investors, experts, academia, intellectuals and journalists to find practical and sustainable solutions for today's energy security, climate change challenges and the advancement of clean technology. The upcoming 5th edition of the event in Abu Dhabi will promote innovation and investment opportunities surrounding alternative energy, clean technology and environment.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [15]
Science [16]
Pollution [17]
Policy [18]
Planning & Growth [6]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [43]
Natural Resources [7]
Government [21]
Environmental Health [9]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Economy & Business [23]
Region: 
Middle East [44]
August 21, 2011 to August 25, 2011

Society for Ecological Restoration International 2011 World Conference [45]

The Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER) and its partners from Latin America invite you to Merida, Mexico – in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula – for SER’s 4th World Conference on Ecological Restoration.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Planning & Growth [6]
Natural Resources [7]
Environmental Health [9]
Region: 
Mexico [46]

Communities in 40 States Get EPA Grants To Redevelop Brownfields [47]

On June 6, EPA announced a new round of grants going to nearly 200 communities in some 40 states and 3 tribal areas. Most of them go to poor and minority areas with high unemployment rates.

SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [48]
Topics on the Beat: 
Pollution [17]
Planning & Growth [6]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

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