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Terror and the Electric Grid

The Sept. 11 attacks should remind reporters of the vulnerability of the electric power supply system not just to terrorism, but to other natural and man-made disasters that could bring serious outages.

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TOOLBOX: Database on US Fish Disease

As of Sept. 21, reporters and citizens have access to substantial US Fish and Wildlife Service data on fish diseases in US waters.

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TOOLBOX: NOAA Launches New Flood Forecast

Reporters in some flood-prone communities now have a new forecast tool to help their audience anticipate floods.

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Climate Data Center Redefines What's "Normal"

Is normal weather still what it used to be in your region?

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Airport Closure: An Environmental Experiment

The closure of U.S. airports following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, provides a rare opportunity to gauge the contributions of airports and related activities to a city's air pollution.

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NAS: Arsenic + Drinking Water = Increased Cancer Risk

Even very low concentrations of arsenic in drinking water can increase cancer risks. NAS release with link to report.

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Public Citizen Scrutinizes Environmental Impacts of NATA

Corporations are using a dispute resolution provision of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to circumvent environmental regulations in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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Whitman Confirms for SEJ Annual Conference, Oct.17-21

EPA Administrator Christie Whitman will address the Friday, Oct. 19 luncheon plenary of the 11th Annual Conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists in Portland, Oregon.

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Reporting on Terrorism: Resources for Journalists

In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism is likely to continue to impact all beats, including the environment beat.

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EPA'S BT Reregistration Decisions Due Soon

During the week of Sept. 24, 2001, EPA is scheduled to issue a final decision on whether to reregister Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) plant pesticide applications for cotton.

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