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The Daily Glob: Post-Gulf Oil Spill Research Programs [1]

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Still covering aspects of the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill? SEJ's tracker blog The Daily Glob has compiled a list of important Gulf-related research programs: [2] institutes, academic programs, and labs working on marine science, gulf ecology, oil spill response and recovery, coastal ecosystems, wetlands, and more.

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National (U.S.) [5]
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Natural Resources [7]
Health [8]
Government [9]
Fish & Fisheries [10]
Environmental Politics [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Energy & Fuel [13]
Economy & Business [14]
Disasters [15]
Chemicals [16]
November 1, 2010 to November 4, 2010

2010 National Training Conference on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and Environmental Conditions in Communities [17]

The Environmental Council of the States, World Resources Institute and United States Environmental Protection Agency are collaborating in this conference to provide a better understanding and use of a broad array of environmental information aligning with the Administration's call for open government and transparency, participation and collaboration.

Workshops and Fellowships [18]
Professional Meetings [19]
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Chemicals [16]
Health [8]
People & Population [20]

DHS' Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report [21]

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Following the hazards of dams, refineries, chemical plants, pipelines, and other infrastructure? Find story leads in this Department of Homeland Security report.

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National (U.S.) [5]
Agriculture [22]
Chemicals [16]
Disasters [15]
Energy & Fuel [13]
Health [8]
Water & Oceans [23]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [24]
Government [9]

Gulf Dispersants Called Trade Secret [25]

The exact ingredients of the chemical mixture being sprayed on and pumped into the spreading BP oil spill are secret, even though some are rated toxic and may endanger the health of Gulf residents and ecosystems.

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WatchDog TipSheet [26]
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Economy & Business [14]
Chemicals [16]
Disasters [15]
Health [8]
Water & Oceans [23]
Biodiversity [27]
Government [9]
Environmental Health [12]
Wildlife [28]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [4]

EPA Puts HERO Risk-Study Database Online [29]

Environmental reporters covering health risks from chemical exposure have another searchable, free tool  in the Health & Environmental Research Online database, which catalogs scientific articles and studies the agency uses to make its decisions based on risk to health and environment.

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TipSheet [30]
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Chemicals [16]
Health [8]
Government [9]
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Money Flows As Elections Loom [31]

The newly upgraded and expanded MAPLight.org will help you make connections between lobbying and campaign contributions and the actions of members of the US House and Senate, including their votes on specific bills and issues.

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TipSheet [30]
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Climate Change [32]
Health [8]
Laws & Regulations [33]
Government [9]
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EPA Releases HERO Risk Assessment Database [34]

The Health and Environmental Research Online database compiles references to scientific studies that EPA uses in making regulatory decisions.


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Health [8]
Laws & Regulations [33]
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Senate Trio's Climate Bill Said To Hide Info on Fracking Poisons [35]

A March 23, 2010, Greenwire article reports that the draft Kerry-Lieberman-Graham climate bill may include language to keep potentially toxic ingredients from gas drilling secret from the public whose health may be harmed by them.

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WatchDog TipSheet [26]
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Climate Change [32]
Energy & Fuel [13]
Health [8]
Laws & Regulations [33]
Pollution [6]
Water & Oceans [23]
Technology [36]
Environmental Health [12]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [4]
April 22, 2010

U of Toronto's Centre for Environment Research Day [37]

On Earth Day, the University of Toronto will host a free presentation of research conducted by members of its Centre for Environment.

News Events & Press Conferences [38]
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Planning & Growth [39]
Energy & Fuel [13]
Health [8]
Pollution [6]
Science [40]
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International [41]
Canada [42]

States Push Congress, EPA To End Toxic Trade Secrets [43]

Do commercial products we have body contact with contain toxic chemicals? In too many cases, states and environmentalists are saying, the federal government forbids consumers from knowing.

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WatchDog TipSheet [26]
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Economy & Business [14]
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Laws & Regulations [33]
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