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August 22, 2001

Another Nail in the MTBE'S Coffin?

On Aug. 7, 2001, the New England Governors Conference weighed in on the debate over MTBE and ethanol, sending a resolution to Congress asking it to drop rules under the Clean Air Act.

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August 15, 2001

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.

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Heavy Precipitation Linked to Disease Outbreaks

A rainstorm can do far worse than dampen your mood.

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New Fire Plan Proposed, Old One Not Quite Working Yet

On Aug. 13, 2001, President Bush and Interior Sec. Norton endorsed a 10-year fire plan proposed by the Western Governors Assoc. that would grant Western states and localities more discretion in preventing and fighting wildfires.

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August 8, 2001

EPA Mulls Loosening Limits on Atrazine in Drinking Water

Atrazine, one of the most commonly used pesticides on crops ranging from corn to trees, may not be as dangerous to humans as previously thought.

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Coal Remining: One Way to Clean Up Acid Drainage?

Acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines is the biggest water-quality problem in the Appalachian states.

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In Case of Railroad Accident, Open This File

In 2000, 753 trains carrying hazardous substances had an accident and 35 released some of those hazardous substances to the environment.

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August 1, 2001

Coming Soon: The 2001 Antarctic Ozone Hole

Sometime in the next month, the Antarctic ozone hole is likely to start reappearing -- and making headlines.

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SEJ 2001 Conference: Get Your Discount While You Can

Don't miss our earlybird rate! SEJ members who register by August 10 for SEJ's 11th Annual Conference (October 17-21, 2001, Portland, OR) pay only $145.

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Park Service Advisory Board Recommendations

The Natl. Park Service Advisory Board will release its recommendations for improving the agency's ability to preserve parks

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Latest TipSheet Items

August 22, 2001

Another Nail in the MTBE'S Coffin?

August 15, 2001

EPA Expected to Ease Up on Utility Emission Rules

Heavy Precipitation Linked to Disease Outbreaks

New Fire Plan Proposed, Old One Not Quite Working Yet

August 8, 2001

EPA Mulls Loosening Limits on Atrazine in Drinking Water

Coal Remining: One Way to Clean Up Acid Drainage?

In Case of Railroad Accident, Open This File

August 1, 2001

Coming Soon: The 2001 Antarctic Ozone Hole

SEJ 2001 Conference: Get Your Discount While You Can

Park Service Advisory Board Recommendations

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