"El Reno, Okla., Tornado Was Largest In US History"
"A tornado that swept through Oklahoma on Friday was the widest tornado in American history, the National Weather Service said Tuesday."
Source: LA Times, 06/05/2013
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As Evidence of Agent Orange in Okinawa Mounts, US Blanket Denial
"No bases visited, no vets interviewed for Pentagon probe into dioxin in Okinawa."
Source: Japan Times, 06/05/2013
"Kan. Farmer Sues Monsanto Over GMO Wheat Discovery"
"WICHITA, Kan. -- A Kansas farmer has sued seed giant Monsanto over last week's discovery of genetically engineered experimental wheat in an 80-acre field in Oregon, claiming the company's gross negligence hurt U.S. growers by driving down wheat prices and causing some international markets to suspend certain imports."
Source: AP, 06/05/2013
"Christie Sets October Special Election for Lautenberg Seat"
"Declaring a strong desire to deliver New Jersey voters an elected senator in short order, Gov. Chris Christie (R) announced Tuesday that he is setting a special election to fill the late-Sen. Frank Lautenberg's seat for October, with a primary slated for August."
Source: Wash Post, 06/05/2013
SEJ Offers Fellowship Opportunities for October Conference in Chattanooga
SEJ's crowdfunding campaign for 2013 conference fellowships closed June 7th. Thanks to the generosity of SEJ members and friends, we are able to offer several fellowships through a competitive process. If you are a professional journalist reporting on the environment, you may apply for a fellowship to help cover costs of attending SEJ's Oct 2-6 conference in Chattanooga. Deadline is midnight tonight, June 24. Image (courtesy USFS): Snorkeling in the Conasauga River, site of Thursday tour #1.
TN's oversight of fracking raises concerns
For the first time, hydraulic fracturing is specifically addressed in state oil and gas regulations set to take effect June 18. Environmental groups say that is a good first step, but the regulations don’t go far enough to protect Tennessee’s natural resources and keep the public informed about drilling operations.
Source: TN's oversight of fracking raises concerns, 06/02/2013
"Feds OK New Balance for Klamath Water"
"GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- A new plan for balancing scarce water in the Klamath Basin between fish and farms won't harm salmon or other fish protected by the Endangered Species Act, federal scientists said Monday."
Source: AP, 06/04/2013
"With Keystone Under Scrutiny, TransCanada Battles Pipe Corrosion"
"BEAUMONT, Texas -- The sound was deafening as workers sandblasted a section of the Gulf Coast Project, the southern installment of TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone XL Pipeline project."
Source: EnergyWire, 06/04/2013
"Jellyfish Surge in Mediterranean Threatens Environment – and Tourists"
"MADRID -- Scientists across the Mediterranean say a surge in the number of jellyfish this year threatens not just the biodiversity of one of the world's most overfished seas but also the health of tens of thousands of summer tourists."
Source: Guardian, 06/04/2013
"Remapping Our Awareness Of Storm Surge Danger"
"Hurricane season [began] Saturday, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an active season, with perhaps seven to 11 hurricanes."
Source: NPR, 06/04/2013
