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Team Trying to Predict Detailed Hurricane Locations and Losses

With hurricane season once again upon us, you may find it beneficial to check out an interesting new alternative information source.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Disasters
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Transported Firewood Can Be Source of Lethal Plant Disease

As campers and picnickers head outdoors in greater numbers for the summer season, many government agencies are urging them to not bring their own firewood.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Forests
Region:
Canada
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Group Provides Fast Access to Money-Politics Connection

Another resource for tracking the influence of money on US politics was announced May 16, 2007.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Environmental Reports Offer Baseline Info

After more than four years of work, EPA has released what may be its final draft of its Report on the Environment.
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TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Levee Threats Gaining Attention

Recent levee failures in Colorado and Missouri have provided still more examples of the fragility of thousands of miles of US levees.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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EPA Set to Release New Ozone Standard

EPA is expected to release its proposed new standard for ground level ozone by June 20, 2007.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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FEDS, States Moving Ahead on Energy Transmission Corridors

In an effort to expedite development of major energy transmission lines that would help feed growing energy demand in the US, the federal government is pushing forward with multiple efforts to make the necessary lands available.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Energy & Fuel
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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Federal Crop Insurance: Can It Keep Up With Climate Change?

According to a recent GAO report, the nation's federally subsidized crop insurance program might not be ready to manage increasing risks to US crops due to climate change.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change
Agriculture
Water & Oceans
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Long-Term Drought Continues in Many Areas

As spring begins to turn into summer, at least 28 states are suffering from some degree of drought. Many of these areas have already withered under multiple years of bone-dry conditions.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Water & Oceans
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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Mixed Bag on Recent Air Pollution Trends

As the summer smog season begins, several sources can help you provide better coverage of this serious health and environmental issue.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Pollution
Region:
National (U.S.)
Visibility:
Public
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