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February 6, 2012

AJC NY Presents Digging Deeper: The Fracking Controversy [1]

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) NY Energy Committee presents Digging Deeper: The Fracking Debate - Balancing the benefits of accessing shale assets with the importance of implementing effective measures to protect the environment. 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments.

 

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [4]
Technology [5]
Science [6]
Pollution [7]
Policy [8]
Planning & Growth [9]
Natural Resources [10]
Health [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Energy & Fuel [13]
Chemicals [14]
Region: 
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [15]

"NRC Report Calls for New Nano Safety Research Strategy" [16]

"Despite billions of dollars spent on nanotechnology research and development over the past decade, the human and environmental safety of nanomaterials remains unclear. As a result, a new nanomaterials safety research strategy is needed, and new governmental oversight is required to ensure the essential research is carried out, according to a report released [Wednesday] by the National Research Council (NRC)."

Environmental Health [12]
Technology [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [17]
Source: Science [18], 01/26/2012
January 30, 2012 to February 1, 2012

Energy, Utility and Environment Conference (EUEC) 2012 [19]

EUEC 2012 is the 15th annual energy, utility and environment conference, making it the largest and longest running professional networking and educational event of its kind in the United States. Gina McCarthy's keynote address will include the EPA's new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS).

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [20]
Transportation [21]
Technology [5]
Science [6]
Pollution [7]
Policy [8]
Planning & Growth [9]
People & Population [22]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [23]
Natural Resources [10]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Health [11]
Government [25]
Environmental Politics [26]
Environmental Health [12]
Energy & Fuel [13]
Economy & Business [27]
Consumer [28]
Chemicals [14]
Air [29]
Region: 
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [30]

"Low-Carbon Cement Paves a Development Path (Or Sidewalk)" [31]

"Carbon emissions from cement are set to grow explosively as developing countries such as India create a 'first-world' infrastructure. Scientists and entrepreneurs are struggling to push alternative technologies out of the lab and onto the street."

Climate Change [32]
Technology [5]
Public [3]
International [33]
Source: Daily Climate [34], 01/24/2012

"Operation Cyberwild Busts Internet Endangered Species Sales" [35]

"An undercover law enforcement operation has resulted in charges being filed against 12 people in the Southland and Las Vegas who were allegedly trafficking endangered or illegal wildlife or products made from them."

Biodiversity [36]
Technology [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [17]
Source: LA Times [37], 01/16/2012

"U.S. Plans Innovation Center for Advanced Batteries" [38]

"DETROIT -- The Obama administration intends to open a new advanced battery research center this year, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu told an audience at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday."

Technology [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [17]
Source: ENS [39], 01/16/2012

EPA Greenhouse Data Site Offers Bounty of Local Stories [40]

The searchable database is finally being published online for the first time after Congress mandated it in a rider to the 2008 omnibus appropriations bill. EPA compromised after protests from industry, limiting it to only the largest emitters. Pick only emitters in certain states. Focus on emissions of each of the six greenhouse gases it includes — or to customize views according to size of emission or emitting industry.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [41]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [5]
Pollution [7]
Climate Change [32]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
January 26, 2012 to January 29, 2012

Guelph Organic Conference of 2012 - Seeds of Cooperation [42]

The 2012 Guelph Organic Conference is a 4-day workshop program with a 2-day Expo (Expo is Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28-29, only). Offerings include organics for smallholders, livestock management, seed saving, and health benefits of organic food.

 

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [5]
Policy [8]
Health [11]
Food [43]
Chemicals [14]
Biodiversity [36]
Agriculture [44]
Region: 
Canada [45]
February 22, 2012 to February 26, 2012

NICAR Conference 2012 in St. Louis, with Two Pre-Conference Workshop Offerings [46]

NICAR's annual conference will be devoted to computer-assisted reporting (CAR). Learn about tools you need to dig deeper into stories and give readers, viewers and your online audience the information they're demanding. The CAR conference offers something for everyone, from beginners to those on the cutting edge of digital reporting. In partnership with IRE, two intensive pre-conference workshops will be offered: "Follow the Money - Companies' Influence on Politics" and "News Camp: From Words to Data and Back."

Professional Meetings [47]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [5]
Journalism & Media [48]
Region: 
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [49]
March 28, 2012 to March 30, 2012

Save the Planet International Eco Forum in Bulgaria [50]

The Save the Planet conference is a communication platform for professionals from South-East Europe involved in the environment, waste management and recycling spheres. The 2012 program will include sessions and discussions on industry challenges and technical developments. Attendees will be able to see the latest products and solutions showcased at the parallel exhibition.
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Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [20]
Technology [5]
Science [6]
Policy [8]
Planning & Growth [9]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [23]
Natural Resources [10]
Energy & Fuel [13]
Economy & Business [27]
Region: 
Europe [52]

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