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Human Guinea Pigs Still Under the Microscope

The Bush administration seems poised to accept the testing of potentially toxic pesticides on human subjects -- a practice that has raised ethical concerns.
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Chemicals
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New Service Launches Today On SEJ.Org

Visit http://www.sej.org today and every day for SEJ's all-new information service designed and run by SEJ members.
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Journalism & Media
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International
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Wild vs. Hatchery Issue Clouds Salmon's Fate

A federal judge in Oregon told the National Marine Fisheries Service on Sept. 10, 2001, to either define a genetic difference between wild and hatchery fish or reconsider protecting the wild fish under the Endangered Species Act.
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Fish & Fisheries
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Northwest (OR WA)
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Regulatory Rollback: New Mining Rule Challenged

The fight over new mining regulations has hit the courtroom.
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Laws & Regulations
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National (U.S.)
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New Wetlands Guidelines Draw Fire

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adopted new internal guidelines on Oct. 31, 2001, to standardize management of wetlands mitigation projects.
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Water & Oceans
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National (U.S.)
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Common Chemical Affects Auto Mechanics

Automotive technicians can suffer long-lasting nerve damage after occupational exposures to n-Hexane.
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Chemicals
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National (U.S.)
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Snowmobile Issue Heats Up In Parks

It's the latest second-hand smoke issue: motorized vs. nonmotorized winter sports.
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TipSheet
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Pollution
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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY)
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Bike Sharing Programs Widespread

Bike sharing programs are becoming an increasingly popular way to provide affordable transportation that requires less energy, while boosting various sectors of the economy.
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Economy & Business
Energy & Fuel
Transportation
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National (U.S.)
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Wealth of Environmental Science at AAAS Meeting

The annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Feb. 12-16, 2009, offers at least 67 sessions devoted directly to one aspect or another of the environment beat.
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Science
Other or All
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National (U.S.)
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Feds Find Big Flaws in Current Flood Maps

Flood maps for riparian areas and coastal zones are in need of significant improvement, according to a new National Academies report. The benefits of implementing the improvements would substantially outweigh the costs.
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Disasters
Water & Oceans
Government
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National (U.S.)
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