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SEJ Reaches Out and Expands in Old and New Ways

As SEJ enters its 20th anniversary year, it's worth remembering why we exist, what principles we started out with in 1990 and still retain, what has changed, and what should change. Read more from SEJ President Christy George.

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SEJ Presidents Report
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Environmental Studies
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National (U.S.)
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Radon Action Month a Chance To Save Lives

Every year, an estimated 20,000 Americans die of lung cancer caused by exposure to radon — a naturally occurring radioactive gas that often finds its way into indoor air. So now's a good time to look at the ways radon impacts your audience and how people can protect themselves.
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TipSheet
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Chemicals
Consumer
Health
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National (U.S.)
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EPA Reports on Lake Conditions Nationwide

More than 4 of every 10 US lakes are in only fair or poor condition, according to EPA's first national assessment using consistent criteria.
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TipSheet
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Chemicals
Pollution
Water & Oceans
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National (U.S.)
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AAAS Meeting Offers Chance To Catch Enviro Scientists

Dozens of sessions on environmental topics are on the agenda at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, to be held Feb. 18-22 in San Diego.
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TipSheet
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Science
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National (U.S.)
California
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Local Auto Shows Offer Hook for Covering Green Vehicles

It may be worth covering an auto show near you this year, since greener cars of many stripes are drawing more attention by manufacturers, consumers, and regulators.
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TipSheet
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Transportation
Technology
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National (U.S.)
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'Letting the Cards Talk'

Seasoned journalist Susan Feathers plays the hand of a grand jury report — 10 years later.

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Inside Story
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Air
Pollution
Water & Oceans
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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN)
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SEJournal Winter 2009-10, Vol. 19 No. 4

In this issue: SEJ's birth and 20 years of conferences; 'Letting the cards talk'; An expansive investigation’s key lesson: Think Big; It can be dangerous being an e-journalist in the digital age; Top universities rethink how to prepare e-beat journalists; Board election draws many candidates, record votes; Notes on nature can be a telling scientific record of home; A newbie’s advice on getting started with video; President's Report, Media on the Move and book reviews.

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SEJournal Online
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Sunlight Tool Makes Tracking White House Visitors Easier

Sunlight Foundation took the raw data of White House visitor logs, matched the names to those in OpenSecrets.org, FollowTheMoney.org, LittleSis.org, Google and Wikipedia, and created a searchable online database.
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WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Government
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National (U.S.)
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Public
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Calls for Input on Openness

Secrecy News reports the NRC, responding to a Dec. 2009 White House OMB directive, has asked the public what information it should post online and how else it might improve transparency and collaboration with the public.
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WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Nuclear Power & Radiation
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National (U.S.)
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DOE Lists Its Environmental Impact Statements Online

A handy research tool for investigative reporters is a full list of all the recent Environmental Impact Statements issued by the Department of Energy.
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WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Studies
Government
Environmental Health
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National (U.S.)
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