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Metaphors, Milkshakes and Drainage: A Jargon-Busting Technique

Comparative techniques are great for explaining difficult environmental concepts -- and good journalists use them.
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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New Tool Available For Localizing Coal Ash Controversy

A new map and report by the Center for Public Integrity make it easier to pinpoint exact locations of coal-ash deposits, a waste product of coal-fired power plants.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters
Energy & Fuel
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN)
Visibility:
Public
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Cement Kiln Rule Proposal Possible in March

EPA proposes a new rule addressing emissions of toxic chemicals from kilns that are fueled by coal or other typical fuels, or allegedly nonhazardous waste. You'll find this, as well as other environmental story ideas, in the latest issue of TipSheet.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Chemicals
Energy & Fuel
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Coming Soon: The 2001 Antarctic Ozone Hole

Sometime in the next month, the Antarctic ozone hole is likely to start reappearing -- and making headlines.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change
Pollution
Region:
International
Visibility:
Public
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EPA Expected to Ease Up on Utility Emission Rules

EPA will deliver to President Bush its recommendations for streamlining air pollution regulations for utility power plants and other energy-related facilities.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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EPA Issues Report on Costs of Impaired-Water Cleanup

EPA provided another piece of the TMDL puzzle on Aug. 3, 2001, when it released a report estimating costs of implementing the program to range from $900 million to $4.3 billion per year.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Newsdate Aug. 27: New England, Canada May Leapfrog Kyoto

On Aug. 27, 2001, a conference of six New England states and five Eastern Canadian provinces will consider a groundbreaking strategy for reducing greenhouse gasses in the region.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
Canada
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)
Visibility:
Public
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Environmental Enforcement: Who Should Have the Job?

Get ready for a battle over who gets to play "pollution cop" -- and watch for schizophrenia within EPA about whether the agency should keep the job.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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First State-by-State Asthma Data Released

The first state-by-state assessment of asthma prevalence was released Aug. 17, 2001, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Snowmobile Issue Heats Up In Parks

It's the latest second-hand smoke issue: motorized vs. nonmotorized winter sports.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)
Visibility:
Public
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