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TipSheet is a biweekly source for story ideas, background, interview leads and reporting tools for journalists who cover news of the environment.

For questions and comments, or to suggest future TipSheets, email the TipSheet Editor Joseph A. Davis at sejournaleditor@sej.org.

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September 19, 2001

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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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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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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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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September 12, 2001

Defense Cleanup Claims Exaggerated, Says GAO

The US Army Corps of Engineers has been exaggerating its cleanup claims for formerly used defense sites.

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Antarctic Ozone Hole Nears Peak

The Antarctic ozone hole is reaching its annual peak right now.

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Recommended For All Journalists Covering Sep 11 Attacks and Tragedies

The Poynter Institute Web site has published an array of resources and advice for journalists who are covering the attacks and tragedies of September 11, 2001.

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Fish Farming Roundup

As populations of wild salmon decline and cans and slabs of farmed salmon proliferate on supermarket shelves aquaculture practices that help feed the demand for the fish are gaining attention.

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Looking Ahead at Bush Appointees

President Bush is still drafting the team that will shape the country's policy over the next 3+ years.

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September 5, 2001

Correction: Schregardus and Clean Air

The TipSheet of August 29, 2001, erred in implying that former Ohio EPA chief Donald Schregardus opposed the US-EPA's enforcement initiative against Ohio power plants under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review provisions.

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Latest TipSheet Items

September 19, 2001

Reporting on Terrorism: Resources for Journalists

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

Public Citizen Scrutinizes Environmental Impacts of NATA

NAS: Arsenic + Drinking Water = Increased Cancer Risk

September 12, 2001

Defense Cleanup Claims Exaggerated, Says GAO

Antarctic Ozone Hole Nears Peak

Recommended For All Journalists Covering Sep 11 Attacks and Tragedies

Fish Farming Roundup

Looking Ahead at Bush Appointees

September 5, 2001

Correction: Schregardus and Clean Air

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