Chemical Terrorism Various nations have developed and produced chemical weapons -- substances whose main use is to harm people -- such as nerve gas or mustard gas.SEJ Publication Types: TipSheetTopics on the Beat: ChemicalsRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Chemical Terrorism
Levees and Flood Control Works There are places along the Mississippi River (e.g. New Orleans) where many people live in areas that would normally be flooded, were it not for levees or other flood control works. SEJ Publication Types: TipSheetTopics on the Beat: DisastersWater & OceansRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Levees and Flood Control Works
Building Design and Construction The WTC victims were killed not just by terrorists, but by the buildings themselves.SEJ Publication Types: TipSheetTopics on the Beat: DisastersRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Building Design and Construction
Cropdusters Grounded Cropduster flights resumed Sept. 25, 2001. The FBI had ordered cropdusters grounded nationwide temporarily in late Sept. 2001.SEJ Publication Types: TipSheetTopics on the Beat: GovernmentRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Cropdusters Grounded
Critical Infrastructure--Other The President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection was set up in July 1996 under President Clinton's Executive Order 13010.SEJ Publication Types: TipSheetTopics on the Beat: Other or AllRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Critical Infrastructure--Other
Coming to a Store Near You: Certified Wood Timber-rich states and regions grapple with public calls for ending clear-cutting.SEJ Publication Types: TipSheetTopics on the Beat: ForestsRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Coming to a Store Near You: Certified Wood
EPA Gag Order Brings Call For Johnson Resignation (Part 2) Some of "The Rules" laid down by the EPA press office, as experienced by SEJ members, include the following:SEJ Publication Types: WatchDog TipSheetTopics on the Beat: GovernmentJournalism & MediaRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about EPA Gag Order Brings Call For Johnson Resignation (Part 2)
Bill Would End Sneaky FOIA Exemptions by Congress A Senate bill would require members of Congress who add FOIA exemptions to legislation to flag them. SEJ Publication Types: WatchDog TipSheetTopics on the Beat: Journalism & MediaRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Bill Would End Sneaky FOIA Exemptions by Congress
Univ. of California Begins Withholding Details on Animal Research The University of California "has begun withholding public records that detail how animal research is done. SEJ Publication Types: WatchDog TipSheetRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about Univ. of California Begins Withholding Details on Animal Research
McClellan Misled on Climate Science Censorship: Watchdog Need another reason not to go through the "press office?" Try reading the transcript from the White House briefing of June 8, 2005.SEJ Publication Types: WatchDog TipSheetTopics on the Beat: Climate ChangeGovernmentRegion: National (U.S.)Visibility: Public Read more about McClellan Misled on Climate Science Censorship: Watchdog