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November 3, 2011 to November 4, 2011

Conference on the Assessment of Future Energy Systems (CAFES) in Calgary [1]

Join global experts in energy systems thinking and top scientists, industry leaders and policy makers to identify the opportunities, challenges and integrated solutions for Canada and North America of the next energy system transformation. Special registration and accommodation rates available until October 7th.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
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Technology [4]
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Natural Resources [7]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Government [9]
Environmental Politics [10]
Environmental Health [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Economy & Business [13]
Region: 
Canada [14]
December 5, 2011 to December 7, 2011

Wessex Institute of Technology - First International Conference on Water and Society in Las Vegas, NV [15]

This first International Conference on Water and Society aims to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of many issues affecting water resources today. The meeting will encourage trans-disciplinary communication on issues related to the nature of water, and its use and exploitation by society.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [16]
Technology [4]
Pollution [17]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [18]
People & Population [19]
Natural Resources [7]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Health [20]
Food [21]
Fish & Fisheries [22]
Economy & Business [13]
Disasters [23]
Climate Change [24]
Chemicals [25]
Agriculture [26]
Region: 
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [27]
October 21, 2011

DEADLINE: AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowships [28]

AHCJ has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – with the support of the CDC Foundation – for this national fellowship program for journalists. Ten fellows will be chosen to spend December 4 -8, 2011 studying public health issues at two CDC campuses. The competitive fellowships are open to professional journalists working in the United States. The fellowships include membership, travel, lodging and meals. Applications due Oct. 21.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Policy [6]
People & Population [19]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Health [20]
Government [9]
Environmental Health [11]
Disasters [23]
Climate Change [24]
Region: 
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [29]
October 3, 2011

National Press Club Transparency Forum [30]

“Access Denied: Science News and Government Transparency”  On Monday Oct. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m., the National Press Club will host a panel of journalists and invited administration officials to critique what journalists and the government are (or aren’t) doing to live up to the promise to make science more transparent and accessible to the public. Call the National Press Club to reserve: 202-662-7501

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Journalism & Media [31]
Government [9]
Environmental Politics [10]
Activism [32]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [33]
October 24, 2011 to October 26, 2011

SmartGrid Canada 2011 [34]

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 [4]
Science [5]
Pollution [17]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [18]
People & Population [19]
Natural Resources [7]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Government [9]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Economy & Business [13]
Consumer [35]
Region: 
Canada [14]
October 4, 2011 to October 7, 2011

Greenbuild NEXT International Conference and Expo [36]

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 [37]
Transportation [38]
Technology [4]
Science [5]
Pollution [17]
Policy [6]
Planning & Growth [18]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Environmental Health [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Economy & Business [13]
Climate Change [24]
Air [39]
Region: 
Canada [14]

SEJ Urges EPA To Make Science More Open to News Media [40]

In formal comments on EPA's August 5, 2011, draft Scientific Integrity Policy, submitted September 2, SEJ recommended that EPA adopt portions of a model policy drafted by the Union of Concerned Scientists in addition to affirming that "media have a right to interact with EPA staff, including scientists, without having agency staff and/or political minders listening in or otherwise taking part."

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [41]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Government [9]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

NASA Takes a Pass on Scientific Integrity Policy Improvement [42]

An Aug. 5, 2011, NASA memo says the agency's existing policies are so good they don't need improving — yet the policies do not offer any clear guarantee that reporters can talk to NASA scientists without permission and supervision from the public affairs office.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [41]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Government [9]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

SEJ Comments On NOAA Science Policy; Seeks More Openness [43]

In formal comments, SEJ stated that the section of NOAA guidance policy requiring advance public affairs approval of media interviews — and minders sitting in on those interviews — thwarts open communication between scientists and reporters, which is "unacceptable in a free society."

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [41]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Government [9]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

EPA Drafts Science Policy Codifying Minders, PIO Permissions for Media Interviews [44]

The draft "Scientific Integrity Policy" marks the first time that the EPA's previously unwritten minders-and-permissions policy for press interviews has been reduced to a publicly disclosed written policy applying to the entire agency. The Society of Environmental Journalists has previously opposed these restrictions and is likely to submit formal comments on this draft policy as well.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [41]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Policy [6]
Government [9]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

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