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NRC 'Coup' Leader Magwood Consulted For Fukushima Parent Company

"WASHINGTON -- Bill Magwood, the man at the center of an effort to overthrow the chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and his most likely successor if the move is successful, served as a consultant for Tepco, the Japanese company that owns the Fukushima nuclear power plant, according to information provided by Magwood as part of his nomination and confirmation process, which was obtained by The Huffington Post.

Source: Huffington Post, 12/13/2011

State Dept Warns Congress Not To Force Its Hand On Keystone Pipeline

"The State Department has hit the brakes on a congressional plan to revive the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project, signaling Monday that it would not be willing to authorize the project under an 'arbitrary deadline.'"

Source: Huffington Post, 12/13/2011

"Canada Formally Abandons Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change"

"Canada is formally withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol on climate change, abandoning the world's only legally binding plan to tackle global warming."

Source: Toronto Globe & Mail, 12/13/2011

DEADLINE: Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment and Science

This week-long program of continuing education for working reporters who cover the environment and science takes place May 21-26, 2012, hosted by Florida Atlantic University. Participants will explore developments in science, biotechnology and medicine in addition to the environmental subject matter the program has traditionally examined. Deadline: March 1, 2012.

DEADLINE: Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado, Boulder

Deepen your understanding of environmental science and policy, and enhance your journalism skills at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Open to U.S. journalists with five years' full-time experience. Prior experience covering the environment is not necessary. $80,000 stipend and a trip to the SEJ conference. Deadline is Mar 1 annually.

DEADLINE: Nieman Fellowships for Journalists

The Nieman Foundation selects up to 24 U.S. and international journalists for Nieman Fellowships each year. Spend two semesters at Harvard (or possibly online) pursuing a course of study of your own design. $85,000 stipend (U.S. only) plus housing, childcare and health insurance allowances. Deadlines: Dec 1, 2025, for International; Jan 31, 2026, for US applicants.

DEADLINE: Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowships

Full-time journalists with five years' experience may apply for the 2026-27 academic year fellowships at the University of Michigan, designed to broaden perspectives, nurture intellectual growth and inspire personal transformation. $85,000 stipend. Deadlines: Dec 1, 2025 (international); Feb 1, 2026 (U.S.)

DEADLINE: Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford

U.S. journalists with minimum five years' professional experience will receive nine months of study, intellectual growth and personal change at Stanford University in Northern California. Includes tuition, $130,000 stipend and health insurance. Deadline: Dec 3, 2025 for international and US applicants.

"Provocative U.S. Nuclear Chief Faces Political Test"

"The embattled chief of the U.S. nuclear safety regulator found some powerful political support on Saturday ahead of Capitol Hill hearings next week that will scrutinize his bid to enact sweeping safety reforms."

Source: Reuters, 12/12/2011

Top GOP Lawmaker Says Pipeline Rules Should Encourage Development

"Soon after horrific natural gas explosions killed five people in Allentown and a utility worker in Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania congressman called a hearing in March to talk about improving pipeline safety. Right away, U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster made one thing clear: He wasn't sure the solution was more federal inspectors, or even a more powerful U.S. pipeline safety agency with tougher regulations."

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/12/2011

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