Sentences with phrase «on environmental coverage»

Trends to Watch is WRI's annual forecast of emerging issues that will have major impacts on environmental coverage in 2008.

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The coverage of living corals on Australia's Great Barrier Reef could decline to less than 10 percent if ocean warming continues, according to a new study that explores the short - and long - term consequences of environmental changes to the reef.

Last Friday afternoon, on a conference call hosted by the National Research Council to present a recent report on the Arctic region, Stephanie Pfirman, an environmental science professor at Barnard College, said Arctic ice coverage is shrinking and that thicker sea ice blocks, which anchor much of the landscape, are rapidly melting.

The new study, «Media coverage of pediatric environmental health risks and its effects on mothers» protective behaviors,» appeared in the online version of Risk Analysis, a publication of the Society for Risk Analysis.

With the games set to begin Aug. 5 in Rio, IU experts in economics, public health, media studies, cybersecurity, public and environmental affairs, and business are available to discuss issues including Zika and other health concerns, how coverage of the games might frame discussion on other topics, and Brazil's ability to pull off a worldwide event and its long - term future.

Our news coverage focuses on stories about genomics and human medicine, as well as the ways in which scientists are using genomics to find biological solutions to energy needs and environmental problems.

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In CEQ's NEPA regulations, «' tiering» refers to the coverage of general matters in broader environmental impacts statements... with subsequent narrower statements or environmental analyses... incorporating by reference the general discussions and concentrating solely on the issues specific to the statement subsequently prepared» (40 CFR 1508.28).

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(A hat tip for the alert on this goes to Joe Davis, who compiles a daily list of environment coverage for the Society of Environmental Journalists.)

It is no secret that I am a critic of sensationalism in the coverage of environmental issues and that I have a philosophical preference for reality - based policies over those based on the ideologically - based fantasies of those I critique.

AR: You're right, and I've written two book chapters on hurdles preventing effective media coverage of climate and related complex environmental issues — and one of the big ones is the importance of not overplaying the «hot» material and forgetting the real complexities, e.g., polar bears are not going extinct.

To my satisfaction, the Times published my letter to the editor on this (responding to the «Eco-tecture» issue of the Magazine); to my dismay, they retained my criticism of one particularly egregious sentence (Mark Svenvold's «By installing a solar - hydrogen system, almost any house, it seems, could go seriously green — and without a whiff of the sacrifice or changes in lifestyle that sometimes come from the more puritanical quarters of the environmental movement») while removing my broader complaint about their coverage (which regularly implies that even a «whiff» of sacrifice is indeed puritanical, by definition).

One recent study empirically examined the effects of US media coverage on environmental concern and environmental knowledge (Besley & Shanahan, 2004; Society and Natural Resources 17 (10): 861).

«Recent vivid and memorable media coverage of climate change impacts around the world and domestically have brought global warming onto the radar screen of the residents of New York, elevating it to a risk worth worrying about,» said Elke U. Weber, a psychologist and professor of international business who is co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions at Columbia University.

«More work remains to be done to both address the lack of available information on environmental policy issues and reduce serious shortcomings in the quality, geographical coverage, or timeliness of the available data.»

Joe Davis's valuable daily digest of environmental coverage for the Society of Environmental Journalists includes links to several significant news stories (see below), and in the meantime I'm querying methane and Arctic specialists about the startling story from The Independent (UK) on Tuesday reporting on a «methane time bomb» discovered by an international expedition along the continental shelfenvironmental coverage for the Society of Environmental Journalists includes links to several significant news stories (see below), and in the meantime I'm querying methane and Arctic specialists about the startling story from The Independent (UK) on Tuesday reporting on a «methane time bomb» discovered by an international expedition along the continental shelfEnvironmental Journalists includes links to several significant news stories (see below), and in the meantime I'm querying methane and Arctic specialists about the startling story from The Independent (UK) on Tuesday reporting on a «methane time bomb» discovered by an international expedition along the continental shelf off Siberia.

But I was kind of dismayed that he didn't explore the posts, articles, and book chapters I've written on ways to keep climate and environmental coverage accurate and fair — and also useful to society.

On Sunday, a column by Doug Simpson on AOL News noted that relatives of some of the 11 men who died aboard the Deepwater Horizon were upset that most coverage was focused on the unfolding environmental disasteOn Sunday, a column by Doug Simpson on AOL News noted that relatives of some of the 11 men who died aboard the Deepwater Horizon were upset that most coverage was focused on the unfolding environmental disasteon AOL News noted that relatives of some of the 11 men who died aboard the Deepwater Horizon were upset that most coverage was focused on the unfolding environmental disasteon the unfolding environmental disaster.

Curtis Brainard, who assesses environmental coverage for the Columbia Journalism Review online, in a comprehensive piece on the move, said: «[T] he decision to eliminate the positions seems particularly misguided at a time when world events would seem to warrant expanding science and environmental staff.»

Through our global network of local writers, we are continuing our award - winning coverage of global and local environmental challenges, with a focus on the people for whom the ecosphere matters in a direct way: rural dwellers who have little means to protect themselves against adverse conditions; communities that need to switch to sustainable development in order to survive; poor women and children, who are the most vulnerable in natural disasters.Sponsored by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and The World Bank (WB), IPS also maintains the award - winning Tierramérica, a specialised information service on environment and development.

The Environmental Defense Fund's plan to send up a satellite in two or three years to monitor methane emissions on earth from space generated headlines (some of the coverage here and here) and at some point can add to the knowledge base useful in advancing emissions goals.

If the Administrator determines, based on consideration of environmental effectiveness, cost effectiveness, administrative feasibility, extent of coverage of emissions, competitiveness and other relevant considerations consistent with the purposes of this title, that emissions of non-HFC fluorinated gases can best be regulated by designating downstream emission sources as covered entities with compliance obligations under section 722, the Administrator shall, after notice and comment rulemaking, change the definition of covered entity and the compliance obligations under section 722 with respect to non-HFC fluorinated gases accordingly, consistent with the purposes of this title, and establish such other requirements as are necessary to ensure compliance for such entities with the requirements of this title.

The «Impacts and Adaptation» chapter prompted press coverage, including a prominent story in the New York Times, on how the chapter suggested a new acknowledgement by the Administration of the science pointing to the reality of human - induced climate change and a range of likely adverse societal and environmental consequences.

They watched as the big environmental groups strategized on how to ride the press coverage of Hollywood's action - packed sci - fi, The Day After Tomorrow.

We continue our coverage of this year's Goldman Environmental Prize with two more winners: Manny Calonzo of the Philippines, who took on the use of the neurotoxin lead in paint; and Claire Nouvian of France, who successfully campaigned to protect the European Union's deep sea from harmful fishing practices.

Society of Environmental Journalists The 2006 First Place Award for Reporting on the Environment for «Borderlands» by Molly Peterson in recognition for outstanding coverage, radio reporting: large market.

Looking at the mainstream news coverage right now on the Keystone draft environmental impact assessment, it is disturbingly positive.

Terra - i, a real - time deforestation tracking system that combines satellite coverage with on - the - ground processing and mapping has launched in advance of the United Nation's environmental conference in Brazil.

«Recent vivid and memorable media coverage of climate change impacts around the world and domestically have brought global warming onto the radar screen of the residents of New York, elevating it to a risk worth worrying about,» said Elke U. Weber, a psychologist and professor of international business who is co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions at Columbia.

The paper pledged the changes wouldn't affect its environmental coverage, but a recent analysis by Times» editor Margaret Sullivan found that climate change coverage dropped by nearly a third, while front - page stories on climate fell from nine to three over the first six months.

The new regulation is drafted in line with China's Energy Conservation Law, which took effect on April 1 and has received good coverage by China Environmental Law Blog.

The Society of Environmental Journalists will be hosting a meeting on Friday that will discuss the media coverage surrounding global warming.

The Goldman Environmental Prize may not get the same coverage as some more famous awards, but its recipients are no less influential — in fact, many of them go on to elected office (or to

On three occasions, Utne Reader has recognized the Journal for top environmental coverage.

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Based on media coverage of fracking and occasional state - and city - level opposing it, it certainly seems like awareness of the issue is growing — both its potential for producing massive amounts of natural gas and the serious potential environmental and health hazards of doing so.

Yulsman blames the lack of environmental beat reporters for lack of coverage in the US, but since most of the damage and bad reporting on this is from clueless and partisan news desk reporters in the UK, I actually expect that it is the environmental beat reporters» prior experience with the forces of disinformation that prevents the contagion crossing the pond.

While environmental groups have kicked - off a campaign to target this «climate silence,» the lack of discussion on climate change is a part of a larger trend in the U.S. where media coverage of the issue has declined even as scientists argue that impacts are increasing.

Aaron P. Allan, a Senior Partner in Glaser Weil's Environmental & Energy Department, has for over twenty - five years represented a diverse range of business entities on significant issues involving energy, environmental, consumer products, insurance coverage, toxic tort and real proEnvironmental & Energy Department, has for over twenty - five years represented a diverse range of business entities on significant issues involving energy, environmental, consumer products, insurance coverage, toxic tort and real proenvironmental, consumer products, insurance coverage, toxic tort and real property issues.

Rider, based in McLean, Virginia, practices in the area of insurance coverage, with an emphasis on environmental claims and cases in which injury or harm occurs years after the circumstances surrounding a claim.

He has authored numerous articles in state and national legal publications in areas ranging from substantive tort and evidentiary law to trial tactics, and is a frequent lecturer on a variety of legal issues, ranging from environmental coverage issues, pre-trial investigation and discovery, effective presentation of evidence at trial, medical records, trial tactics and ethics.

While serving on the bench, Justice Sandra Schultz Newman heard a broad range of cases from intellectual property to construction, medical malpractice, products liability, environmental and insurance coverage disputes.

Jack has over twenty years of experience in numerous types of commercial litigation matters, with substantial representations of clients in many matters involving environmental litigation, including five trials pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records releaseenvironmental litigation, including five trials pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records releaseEnvironmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records release and copying.

Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.

Prior to joining Lewis Wagner, Meghan was an associate in the New York firm Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry's insurance coverage group, where she represented insurance company clients in insurance coverage litigation, and advised insurers on exposure and liability issues in wide array of tort and commercial contexts, including mass tort and class action litigation involving pharmaceuticals, chemical, transportation, news and entertainment, and oil and gas; environmental suits; FDA compliance claims; unfair competition and false advertising claims; intellectual property claims; construction defect; personal injury; product liability; and associated breach of contract claims.

They focus routinely on coverage issues, including advertising injury, personal injury liability, errors and omissions, director's and officer's, named peril and all - risk property, hospital / medical / HMO / PPO, educator's liability, securities / broker, employment practices liability, intellectual property and patent infringement, sexual abuse / harassment issues, environmental / toxic tort, primary / excess disputes, and reinsurance contract obligations.

He has authored a chapter on insurance coverage issues for environmental tort claims in the Montana Environmental environmental tort claims in the Montana Environmental Environmental Law Handbook.

He has over 30 years of experience in all facets of commercial litigation with particular emphasis on insurance coverage, contract disputes, telecommunications, employment disputes, and environmental issues.