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"Sea's Rise May Prove the Greater in Northeast" [1]

Scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research say melting Greenland ice sheets could raise sea levels more in the northeaster US and Maritime Canada because of a change in ocean currents.
Climate Change [2]
Public [3]
International [4]
Source: NYTimes [5], 05/28/2009

China To Cooperate with US on Climate? [6]

"China is ready to strengthen its cooperation with the United States to combat climate change, Premier Wen Jiabao told US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday, state media reported."
Climate Change [2]
Public [3]
International [4]
Source: AFP [7], 05/28/2009

Cumulative Ocean Impacts Mapped Off U.S. and Mexican Shores [8]

Researchers from California and Hawaii have analyzed 25 factors and developed a map that reflects the relative cumulative magnitude of their effects on the waters extending for about 250-350 miles off the shores of Washington, Oregon, California, and the Baja Peninsula.
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TipSheet [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [2]
Fish & Fisheries [10]
Pollution [11]
Water & Oceans [12]
Region: 
International [4]
National (U.S.) [13]
Northwest (OR WA) [14]
California [15]
Mexico [16]
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Public [3]

Feds Boost Lead-Reduction Effort in Houses [17]

About $100 million in funding is earmarked for 53 projects in 20 states and the District of Columbia by the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
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TipSheet [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Chemicals [18]
Laws & Regulations [19]
Government [20]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [13]
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Public [3]

Billions at Stake with Climate Change Legislation [21]

The climate bill in Congress will impact hundreds of companies – some big in your area. Many are spending big bucks on lobbying. Here's how to follow the money.
SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [2]
Economy & Business [22]
Laws & Regulations [19]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [13]
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Public [3]
June 2, 2009

DEADLINE: The Puget Sound Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources [23]

The Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources is inviting applications for its Puget Sound Institute, a nine-day journey in July 2009 through parts of northwest Washington that will examine a variety of newsworthy topics.

Workshops and Fellowships [24]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [25]
Climate Change [2]
Journalism & Media [26]
People & Population [27]
Policy [28]
Science [29]
Water & Oceans [12]
Region: 
Northwest (OR WA) [14]

Stimulus Helps Insulation Workers [30]

Laid-off workers at the Owens Corning fiberglass plant in Newark, Ohio, hope to get jobs back as a result of funding in the economic stimulus bill for insulating attics in low-income homes.
Economy & Business [22]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: WashPost [31], 05/27/2009

Ecuador Mulls Credits for Untapped Oil [32]

Ecuador is pursuing a plan to sell carbon credits created by leaving some of its oil -- and the carbon dioxide that would result from burning it -- underground.
Climate Change [2]
Public [3]
Source: WashPost [33], 05/27/2009

"Stimulus Money Put To Work at Superfund Sites" [34]

As part of the economic stimulus package, EPA plans to spend $600 million -- double what it usually spends -- on cleaning up contaminated industrial waste sites.
Economy & Business [22]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: NPR [35], 05/27/2009

Working Out Details of Guns in Parks [36]

Now that Congress has passed a law allowing loaded, concealed guns in National Parks, the National Park Service must figure out how to carry it out.
Laws & Regulations [19]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: NYTimes [37], 05/27/2009

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