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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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August 8, 2001

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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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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August 1, 2001

Fluoridation Debate Continues

A decades-old controversy continues to hound the issue of fluoridated drinking water, which is consumed by a little over half of the US population.

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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.

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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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Overfishing: New Research, Reports, and Legislation

Overfishing is far greater than ever realized.

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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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January 3, 2001

Storm Brewing Over Big Muddy

On Feb. 1, 2001, the Army Corps of Engineers is expected to release its final implementation plan for returning the flow of the Missouri River to more natural levels.

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Latest TipSheet Items

August 15, 2001

EPA Expected to Ease Up on Utility Emission Rules

August 8, 2001

Coal Remining: One Way to Clean Up Acid Drainage?

In Case of Railroad Accident, Open This File

EPA Mulls Loosening Limits on Atrazine in Drinking Water

August 1, 2001

Fluoridation Debate Continues

Coming Soon: The 2001 Antarctic Ozone Hole

Park Service Advisory Board Recommendations

Overfishing: New Research, Reports, and Legislation

SEJ 2001 Conference: Get Your Discount While You Can

January 3, 2001

Storm Brewing Over Big Muddy

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