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AP Correction: Lejeune Toxic Tap Water Story

"In a story Feb. 17 about contaminated water at the Camp Lejeune Marine base, The Associated Press made several errors. First, the AP reported erroneously that an environmental contractor omitted the cancer-causing chemical benzene from a final report on pollutants in a base well, part of a long-running review of contamination in the base's water supply. The contractor's 1994 report does list benzene as one of the contaminants in the well, although it does not say how much benzene was found."

Source: AP, 03/24/2010

"Oilfield Company Failed to Report Fracking Violations to EPA -- Documents"

"One of the world's largest oilfield services companies continued to tell U.S. EPA it was complying with an agreement barring the injection of diesel fuel near drinking-water aquifers, documents show, after admitting to Congress that it had violated the pact."

Source: Greenwire, 03/24/2010

Fund for Environmental Journalism

Fri, Jan 19 was the extended deadline to apply for SEJ story grants of up to $5,000 on the clean energy transition in the U.S. Story proposals on electrification in local communities were encouraged, as well as those that reflect diverse and inclusive perspectives.

"Puget Sound's Altered Shores"

"Close to 40 percent of Puget Sound's shorelines have been covered in concrete or otherwise walled off from the tides. State officials say restoring the health of Puget Sound will require removing some of those walls. But it's local governments that control the shore, and property owners want to build more seawalls as coastal developments expand."

Source: KUOW, 03/23/2010

Hunting, Fishing Groups Angle for Climate Adaptation Efforts

"A coalition of hunting and fishing organizations that released a report Monday outlining the consequences of climate change for fish and wildlife in the United States. ... The report, 'Beyond Seasons' End,' suggests a number of strategies to help wildlife adapt."

Source: Daily Climate, 03/23/2010

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AP Correction: Lejeune Toxic Tap Water Story

"Oilfield Company Failed to Report Fracking Violations to EPA -- Documents"

Fund for Environmental Journalism

"Puget Sound's Altered Shores"

Hunting, Fishing Groups Angle for Climate Adaptation Efforts

EPA Green Buildings Survey To Be Released Today

"As Oyster War Heats Up, Maryland Cracks Down on Poachers"

"Michigan Loses New Request In Great Lakes Carp Case"

California Moves To Ban Smoking at Parks, Beaches

"Cruise Lines Hope To Sink U.S.-Canada Pollution Plan"

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