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NAHJ Panel: Galápagos: Challenges for the Evolution of Journalism in the Islands Darwin Made Famous [6]

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is convening a panel in Miami, during SEJ's 21st Annual Conference, on the Galápagos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site standing at a critical crossroad. This panel of Latino journalists, including residents of the archipelago, will explore the need to create professional and uncensored media outlets and help Galapagueños become better informed about what’s at stake. Open to SEJ conference attendees and NAHJ members only.

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People & Population [9]

Journalism & Media [4]

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TVA Public Relations Staff Edited Engineer's Report on Failed Coal-Ash Dam [10]

Dam inspections began before the Dec. 2008 spill incident of 5.4 million cubic yards of coal-ash slurry in Tennessee. Afterward, the initial draft engineer's report of the pre-spill inspection noted several eroded areas needed to be fixed "immediately;" the word was subsequently struck from the report.

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WatchDog TipSheet [11]

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Disasters [12]

Energy & Fuel [13]

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Tackling Tomorrow's Energy Challenges Today: A Southeastern Symposium at Duke University [14]

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The Southeastern United States is faced with several energy transitions in the coming years. This day-long symposium in Durham, NC will discuss these issues, identify crucial information gaps, and plot future directions for research and outreach.

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Technology [15]

Science [16]

Pollution [17]

Policy [18]

Natural Resources [19]

Laws & Regulations [20]

Environmental Politics [21]

Environmental Health [22]

Energy & Fuel [13]

Climate Change [23]

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Florida Court Won't Order OSHA To Withhold Images of Orca-Trainer Death [24]

Judge Gregory Presnell ruled that the federal Freedom of Information Act did not allow an injunction before the agency itself had made its decision on whether to release the records.

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WatchDog TipSheet [11]

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Laws & Regulations [20]

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Beyond Sustainability: Ecosystems, Economics, and Education [25]

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The Institute of Florida Studies' 36th annual conference integrates traditional presentations on sustainability issues with opportunities to dive deeper into topics you care about and to learn from others' broad experiences. Engage in meaningful conversations, discover new friends and cultivate partnerships.

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Other or All [26]

Economy & Business [27]

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"Groundwater Pollution Lingers at Landfill Near S.C. Mountain" [28]

"COLUMBIA, S.C. — Groundwater at a large landfill in lower Richland County, S.C., continues to show signs of harmful pollution, despite more than a decade of cleanup efforts."

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Source: Columbia (SC) State [29], 09/20/2011

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Natural Areas Conference 2011 [30]

Each year, the Natural Areas conference gives natural resource professionals and natural areas managers the chance to connect with and learn from others working in fields related to natural areas conservation. This year’s conference is hosted by the Natural Areas Association (NAA) with co-host National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils (NAEPPC) and will explore a range of topics concerning natural areas management and planning in the face of climate change. Tallahassee and the natural beauty of the Florida panhandle provide a stunning backdrop for the conference proceedings.

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Wildlife [31]

Water & Oceans [32]

Natural Resources [19]

Forests [33]

Environmental Health [22]

Disasters [12]

Climate Change [23]

Biodiversity [34]

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BP Blowout: Lessons from Gulf Oil Disaster [35]

Everything from the social media’s importance to the need for a detailed disaster plan — Robert A. Thomas, professor and director of the Center for Environmental Communication, School of Mass Communication at Loyola University in New Orleans, outlines 17 take-away lessons for journalists.

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Backgrounders [36]

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Disasters [12]

Energy & Fuel [13]

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"Wall of Saltwater Snaking Up South Florida’s Coast" [37]

"South Florida’s lakes, marshes and rivers pump fresh, crystal clear water across the state like veins carry blood through the body. But cities along South Florida’s coast are running out of water as drinking wells are taken over by the sea."

Pollution [17]

Water & Oceans [32]

Public [3]