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Hot Times for Summer of 2007

The summer of 2007 was another hot one in the US and worldwide.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change
Region:
International
National (U.S.)
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Public
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FEDS to Release Vehicle Mileage Data

Vehicle fuel economy is a major component of the ongoing energy and carbon discussions, so it's helpful to know how the current models are performing.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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EPA Releases Science Data or Potential NO2 Standard Revision

EPA is required to update its standard for each of the six main "criteria" air pollutants every five years.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Industry and Enviros Still Polarized on Mining Waste Rule

The US Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is trying once again to establish a rule updating its regulation of coal mining waste placement.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Waste
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Hurricane History Available From NOAA

With hurricane season in full swing, NOAA's new resource for identifying historical hurricane tracks may be a useful tool.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Green Housing Standard: LEED for Homes

This fall the US Green Building Council expects to launch its rating system for residential construction.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Planning & Growth
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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One-Third of U.S. Beaches Report Unhealthy Conditions

As beach season crests in August, many swimmers will want to know whether, or how much, their favorite beach is contaminated.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Rocky Mountain Region Asbestos Sites Reported

There are at least 61 sites in CO, ID, MT, NM, and WY that naturally contain some form of asbestos, according to a report released July 9, 2007,by the US Geological Survey.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Region:
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)
Visibility:
Public
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Science Survey: A Question of Science in EPA Air Regulation Decisions

Scientists advising the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on air pollution issues are criticizing EPA higher-ups for ignoring their scientific counsel. Specifically, they are accusing the Bush Administration of excising science from the process the agency uses to determine how clean the air we breathe should be. The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) challenges EPA administrator Stephen L. Johnson.
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Health
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Government
Environmental Politics
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Early Results Support Replacement of Older Woodstoves

Preliminary results from a Montana air quality study suggest that replacing older wood-burning stoves and fireplaces with cleaner-burning, EPA-certified models can substantially reduce airborne fine particulates.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Region:
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)
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Public
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