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October 6, 2009 to October 7, 2009

Gearing Up for a Low Carbon Economy [1]

The Canadian Institute's conference will offer an in-depth look at how Canadian and U.S. carbon initiatives compare and contrast, and the most up-to-date carbon policy information from both sides of the border.
Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Agriculture [5]
Economy & Business [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Energy & Fuel [8]
Forests [9]
Natural Resources [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Pollution [12]
Waste [13]
Water & Oceans [14]
Government [15]
Policy [16]
Technology [17]
Journalism & Media [18]
Region: 
Canada [19]
National (U.S.) [20]

"In Close Vote, House Passes Climate Bill" [21]

"The House narrowly passed an ambitious climate bill [Friday] that would establish national limits on greenhouse gases, create a complex trading system for emission permits and provide incentives to alter how individuals and corporations use energy."
Climate Change [4]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: Wash Post [22], 06/29/2009
August 10, 2009

DEADLINE: SEJ Post-Conference Tour / IJNR Lake Country Institute [23]

The Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources will, for the first time, conduct SEJ's Post-Conference Tour, Oct 11-14, 2009. Journalists chosen as fellows will explore several newsworthy destinations in northern Wisconsin. Apply by: August 10, 2009.
SEJ Annual Conferences [24]
Workshops and Fellowships [25]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Fish & Fisheries [26]
Air [27]
Planning & Growth [7]
Forests [9]
Water & Oceans [14]
Biodiversity [28]
Region: 
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [29]

"Major Economies Consider Halving World CO2" [30]

"Major economies including the United States and China are considering setting a goal of halving world greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 when they hold a summit in Italy next month, a draft document showed."
Climate Change [4]
Public [3]
International [31]
Source: Reuters [32], 06/26/2009

"Close Win Predicted For Cap-and-Trade Bill" [33]

"The House could vote today on a measure to cap U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, with Democratic leaders predicting a tight victory for a behemoth bill that has grown more complex with each compromise."
Climate Change [4]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: WashPost [34], 06/26/2009

US Vulnerability To Heat Waves Varies Substantially by Location [35]

A new analysis of about 40,000 census tracts in the larger US metropolitan areas can help you cover how well your community is preparing for heat-related risk.
SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [36]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Health [37]
People & Population [38]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [20]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

North American Toxics Data Released [39]

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation, which is a joint effort of Canada, the US, and Mexico, released on June 10, 2009, its annual report tracking and comparing toxic emissions.
SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [36]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Air [27]
Chemicals [40]
Energy & Fuel [8]
Pollution [12]
Region: 
Canada [19]
National (U.S.) [20]
Mexico [41]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

"Island Nations Plead for Help from Obama on HFCs" [42]

Four island nations facing inundation from sea-level rise wrote President Obama, asking him to support their efforts to control HFCs.
Climate Change [4]
Public [3]
International [31]
Source: SolveClimate [43], 06/24/2009

"Obama Urges Passage of Climate Bill" [44]

"President Obama on Tuesday gave a full endorsement to energy and climate change legislation now pending before the House, calling it 'extraordinarily important.'"
Climate Change [4]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: NYTimes [45], 06/24/2009

"House Aims for Friday Vote on Climate Bill" [46]

"Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives hope to debate and pass a climate change bill on Friday, although negotiations were continuing with farm-state lawmakers who have concerns, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said on Tuesday."
Climate Change [4]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: Reuters [47], 06/24/2009

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