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Not A Single Armadillo Was Killed [1]

 

 By DAVID HELVARG

Not surprisingly this year's SEJ Conference in Austin, Texas, was overshadowed by a singular but all too predictable disaster, the lack of affordable booze at SEJ events.

Ironically, the last really boozy SEJ conference was in New Orleans where I recall Mark Schleifstein ominously predicting that someday we'd end up meeting in Texas. If only we'd listened to his warnings.

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Acid Oceans: A New Twist To Report When Covering Climate Change [5]

 

 By CHERYL HOGUE 
The increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, is well known. Scientists – with the exception of some skeptics – predict changes in the Earth's climate from rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

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Climate Change [6]
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National (U.S.) [3]
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Journalism's Struggle Offers Big Challenges For SEJ [7]

 By PERRY BEEMAN

SEJ's truly marvelous family of committed journalists, educators and other friends came out of the Austin conference with the usual amazement about all the talent, helpfulness and great work that our members exude.

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"New Diesels Cut Soot, Smog Over 90% [8]

"For decades, diesel trucks and buses have spewed large amounts of soot, smog-causing gases and carcinogens into the air. But new diesel engines are more than 90 percent cleaner than a few years ago, far exceeding the emission reductions required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to a new independent study released Thursday. Data show new diesel technologies are working even better than expected."
Energy & Fuel [9]
Public [4]
National (U.S.) [3]
Source: Env. Health News [10], 06/19/2009

Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Towns [11]

Scientists are pretty certain climate change is going to cause the sea level to rise. It's happening already, actually. In communities around the Chesapeake Bay, people are getting a sneak preview.
Climate Change [6]
Public [4]
National (U.S.) [3]
Source: Environment Report [12], 06/19/2009

"New York Sign Counts Global Greenhouse Gases" [13]

"Deutsche Bank lit a seven-storey-high sign in the middle of Manhattan on Thursday that counts the total amount of greenhouse gases trapped in the Earth's atmosphere."
Environmental Politics [14]
Public [4]
National (U.S.) [3]
Source: Reuters [15], 06/19/2009

"Where the Wild Things Are No More" [16]

"The National Wildlife Property Repository is the resting place for 1.5 million victims of illegal trade. They sit on shelves or in boxes as bracelets, shoes, pelts and more."
Biodiversity [17]
Public [4]
National (U.S.) [3]
Source: LA Times [18], 06/19/2009

"Alaska Polar Bear Numbers Declining: U.S. Agency" [19]

"Polar bear populations in and around Alaska are declining due to continued melting of sea ice and Russian poaching, according to reports released Thursday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service."
Biodiversity [17]
Public [4]
National (U.S.) [3]
Source: Reuters [20], 06/19/2009

"Estimate Places Natural Gas Reserves 35% Higher" [21]

Estimated U.S. gas reserves have increased by 35 percent, according to a group of experts connected with the Colorado School of Mines -- although much of that increase would come from hydraulic fracturing of shale, a technique whose effects raise environmental concern.
Energy & Fuel [9]
Public [4]
National (U.S.) [3]
Source: NYTimes [22], 06/19/2009

"'Cash-for-Clunkers' Bill Passes in Bid To Revive Car Sales" [23]

"The Senate approved a $1 billion program yesterday to give vouchers to consumers who trade in their gas-guzzling clunkers for more fuel-efficient models -- a move that dealers hope will revive slumping auto sales."
Energy & Fuel [9]
Public [4]
National (U.S.) [3]
Source: Wash Post [24], 06/19/2009

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