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November 13, 2012 to November 14, 2012

Workshop: Understanding the Connections between Coastal Waters and Ocean Ecosystem Services and Human Health [1]

This free National Academies Institute of Medicine workshop in Washington DC will bring together members of the ecology, ecosystem services, and health communities to gain a better understanding of the connections between coastal waterways and ocean processes and public health risks and benefits. A live webcast of the workshop will also be available for those who are unable to attend in person.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [4]
Science [5]
Pollution [6]
Policy [7]
Planning & Growth [8]
People & Population [9]
Natural Resources [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Health [12]
Food [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Environmental Studies [15]
Environmental Health [16]
Biodiversity [17]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]

"Suit Filed To Block Deer Shoot in Washington Park" [19]

"Animal rights activists filed a lawsuit on Thursday to try to stop a plan to cull deer in a Washington park, saying it would create a 'killing field' in the heart of the U.S. capital."

Wildlife [20]
Public [3]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]
Source: Reuters [21], 10/26/2012

"Frack Site Near Pennsylvania Nuclear Plant" [22]

"SHIPPINGPORT, Pa. -- Chesapeake Energy has a permit to frack just one mile from the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station in Shippingport. Whether that is cause for alarm, experts can’t say."

Disasters [23]
Energy & Fuel [24]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [25]
Public [3]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]
Source: Shale Reporter [26], 10/22/2012

Delaware Beaches: "Climate Concerns Have No Easy Fix" [27]

"Already divided over the issues of climate change and sea-level rise, Delaware politicians, voters and communities now face a costly debate over short- and long-term rescue options for eroding beaches along the Delaware Bay and Delaware River."

Climate Change [28]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [3]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]
Source: Wilmington News Journal [29], 10/22/2012

"Argus Energy Mine Spill In Lincoln County, West Virginia Kills Fish" [30]

"CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- State regulators in West Virginia have ordered Argus Energy to repair a water treatment system at a Lincoln County mine site after a blackwater spill killed fish."

Pollution [6]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [3]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]
Source: AP [31], 10/04/2012
October 9, 2012

Beyond Seven Billion: Reporting on Population, Environment, and Security [32]

From his research and travels to report "Beyond Seven Billion," a landmark five-part series published in the Los Angeles Times, reporter Kenneth R. Weiss will share his stories about the impact of population growth on natural resources, food supply, and conflict in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, China, and the Philippines — and the challenges of covering this complex topic. Sponsored by the Environmental Change and Security Program, the SEJ, the Africa Program, and the Asia Program in Washington, DC. Can't attend in person? The archived webcast will be available approximately one week after the posted meeting time.

SEJ Regional Conferences [33]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
People & Population [9]
Region: 
Asia [34]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]

"GenOn Power Plant in Alexandria Is Set To Close" [35]

An ancient coal-fired power plant that has generated electricity -- and pollution -- in the heart of the nation's capital is finally closing for good.

Pollution [6]
Public [3]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]
Source: Wash Post [36], 10/01/2012

"Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Shuts Down Unexpectedly" [37]

"Three Mile Island plant, scene of the worst nuclear power accident in the US, shut down automatically after failure of a coolant pump. Officials say the Three Mile Island shutdown poses no threat."

Nuclear Power & Radiation [25]
Public [3]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]
Source: AP [38], 09/21/2012
September 19, 2012 to September 25, 2012

Lewis M. Branscomb Science and Democracy Forum-Sept 19th, 25th [39]

Join the Union of Concerned Scientists (USC) Center for Science and Democracy for a forum on barriers to citizen access to governmental scientific information. Attend the symposium via webcast or in person at the Newseum (limited seating) from 8:30 to Noon EDT. The session is free but requires registration.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Policy [7]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Journalism & Media [40]
Government [41]
Environmental Politics [42]
Environmental Health [16]
Activism [43]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]

Court Again Rejects Demands for Climate Scientist's E-Mails [44]

A Va. court ruled Sept. 17, 2012 that e-mails generated by climate scientist Michael Mann when he worked at the Univ. of Virginia were exempt from the state's FOIA. Mann has been the target of repeated attacks by climate change deniers due to his famous "hockey stick" graph of global temperature records and indicators.

SEJ Publication Types: 
WatchDog TipSheet [45]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [5]
Climate Change [28]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [18]
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Public [3]

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