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Databases Can Help Environmental Reporting [1]

Data journalism is in again. Some new databases, including EPA's on beaches and USGS' on dam removals, can help environmental reporters find and investigate local stories.

 

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Technology [3]
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"How Bad Is Your Air-Conditioner for the Planet?" [6]

"We may be in the clear when it comes to heat domes, but it’s still really hot. More than half the country could see temperatures in the 90s by the end of the week, and if that forecast comes true, you may find relief in the cool, crisp breeze of an air-conditioner. But in the next few years, the way air-conditioners work could change."

Air [7]
Chemicals [8]
Climate Change [9]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Technology [3]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: NY Times [12], 08/12/2016
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Florida Cleared To Release Genetically Modified Mosquitoes In Zika Fight [13]

"US Food and Drug Administration finds ‘no significant’ environmental impact of experimental release of insects after 15 Zika infections were reported in Miami".

Environmental Health [14]
Technology [3]
Public [5]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [15]
Source: Guardian [16], 08/08/2016
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"Solar Plane Circles Globe In First For Clean Energy" [17]

"A solar-powered aircraft successfully completed the first fuel-free flight around the world on Tuesday, returning to Abu Dhabi after an epic 16-month voyage that demonstrated the potential of renewable energy.
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Energy & Fuel [10]
Technology [3]
Transportation [18]
Public [5]
International [19]
Source: Reuters [20], 07/26/2016
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"Researchers Who Exposed VW Gain Little Reward From Success" [21]

"The scientific detective work that forced Volkswagen into a $15 billion settlement began with a handful of researchers armed with just $70,000."

Laws & Regulations [22]
Technology [3]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: NY Times [23], 07/25/2016
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"Utilities Look Back To The Future For Hands-On Cyberdefense" [24]

"The aftermath of the cyberattack in Ukraine on Dec. 23, 2015, produced two unexpected lessons that U.S. grid operators have started to take to heart."

Energy & Fuel [10]
Military [25]
Technology [3]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: EnergyWire [26], 07/22/2016
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"G.M.O. Labeling Bill Gains House Approval" [27]

"The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to require the labeling of foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients, clearing the bill’s final obstacle before it heads to the White House, where President Obama is expected to sign it into law."

Agriculture [28]
Consumer [29]
Food [30]
Laws & Regulations [22]
Technology [3]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: NY Times [31], 07/15/2016
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Solar Plane Stops By Egypt’s Pyramids On Penultimate Leg Of World Tour [32]

"An airplane powered by energy from the sun arrived on Wednesday in Egypt, the penultimate stop on the first fuel-free flight around the globe."

Energy & Fuel [10]
Technology [3]
Transportation [18]
Public [5]
International [19]
Source: Reuters [33], 07/14/2016
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"Americans Are Buying Gene-Edited Food That's Labeled Non-GMO" [34]

"Products made possible through gene-editing have landed on grocery shelves. Whether they’ll stay there is up to shoppers wary of technological tinkering."

Agriculture [28]
Consumer [29]
Food [30]
Laws & Regulations [22]
Technology [3]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: Bloomberg [35], 07/14/2016
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"Solar-Powered Plane Leaves Spain For Egypt" [36]

"An experimental solar-powered airplane has left Spain for Egypt in the penultimate leg of its globe-circling voyage."

Energy & Fuel [10]
Technology [3]
Transportation [18]
Public [5]
International [19]
Source: AP [37], 07/11/2016
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