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Anyone With a Computer Might Be an Earthquake Scientist [1]

Early news about a pending citizen science project has drawn such an overwhelming response that the project's leaders are now declining to talk about it further until its formal launch, potentially in July 2008. The public response suggests it'll be of great interest to some in your audience when it becomes official. Meanwhile, you can learn more online, and get on the notification list for the launch date.

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Earth Day Events Provide Opportunities for Local Stories [6]

Earth Day may be a chance to get environmental stories on the front page.
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Federal Organic Aquaculture Recommendations Due in May [8]

The U.S. National Organic Standards Board is set to propose standards for aquaculture.
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Fish & Fisheries [9]
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USGS Updates Earthquake Maps [10]

Updated USGS earthquake maps may lead you to fresh local stories.
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TOOLBOX: Social Media Tools for the Environment Beat [11]

What's all this twitter about Twitter? Can it help you cover breaking news?
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Feds Continue To Tout Cooperative Conservation [13]

The Bush Interior Department is holding up 21 voluntary conservation projects as role models. Are any in your area? Do they deserve the hype?
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Natural Resources [14]
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Wildlife Disease Resource Is Upgraded [15]

A Wisconsin-based Web site offers a wealth of info on wildlife disease.
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Environmental Trade-Offs of Geothermal Become Clearer [17]

The Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are releasing an environmental assessment of geothermal development on federal land in the West.
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Energy & Fuel [18]
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Fed Foots the Bill for Some Solar Projects [19]

The Energy Department is funding solar energy projects in some 25 cities. Is yours one of them?
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EPA Report Can Be Information Source [20]

Five years after its inception, EPA has released the final version of its Report on the Environment.
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21 US Cities Join Carbon Disclosure Project [22]
Is EPA's Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Program Working? [23]
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