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INTERNET NEWSBRIEF, January 1, 1999

Internet NewsBrief is a weekly service from the EPA Headquarters Library
that provides a sampling of new and/or useful Internet resources for EPA
staff and other environmental professionals.  The Internet NewsBrief is
also available on the Web at:
          http://www.epa.gov/natlibra/hqirc/inb.htm

***We have made a slight change to the Internet NewsBrief's format.
Subscription information will now be included at the end of each issue. 
Best wishes for the New Year!***

** EPA INFORMATION **

Environmental Data Registry
http://www.epa.gov/edr/index.htm

The Environmental Data Registry (EDR) is a comprehensive, authoritative
source of reference information about environmental data. It is not the
environmental data itself, but rather the information that helps describe
the data and make it more meaningful.  It provides information on the
definition, origin, source, and location of environmental data. When used
in conjunction with an environmental information database, the EDR enables
users to better understand the information they are accessing.


** GOVERNMENT INFORMATION **

Operation Fresh Start
http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/freshstart/index.htm

Sponsored by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Operation Fresh Start is designed to help individuals
and communities incorporate sustainable principles and technologies into
their plans when they recover from a flood, earthquake, or other disaster.
  This site serves as a gateway to information from a variety of federal
agencies that deal with disaster recovery.   Read case studies of
community solutions or find information for home and business owners to
help prepare for or recover from a disaster.


** INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION **

ZERI: Zero Emissions Research Initiative
http://zeri.org/

ZERI was founded in 1994 to support, through educational programs,
industry's transformation to zero emission operations.  At this site learn
about the achievements recently made at the 4th Annual World ZERI
Congress, review their research articles and reports, or take virtual
tours of ZERI's worldwide projects.   ZERI's newsletter is available
online with the current issue reporting on such topics as sustainable
development in the Amazon and applying zero emissions concepts to Japanese
industry.   This site also serves as a gateway to other ZERI sites in
Brazil, Namibia, Mexico, Japan, Germany and the UK.


** BUSINESS/CORPORATE/NONPROFIT INFORMATION **

Society of Environmental Journalists
http://www.sej.org/

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is a non-profit
organization providing convenient access to environmental information and
research tools. The Tipsheets are designed to help researchers find out
about potential national and international environmental stories.  See
their "Issue Briefs" for reports to familiarize yourself with the context
and background of environmental issues. Back issues of the SEJournal,
their quarterly newsletter, are available in full text and cover
everything from Brownfields and hazardous sites to environmental
accounting.  The "Gallery" spotlights selected examples of outstanding
environmental journalism.


DISCLAIMER

The information provided in Internet NewsBrief was correct, to the best of
our knowledge, at the time of publication.  It is important to remember,
however, the dynamic nature of the Internet.  Resources that are free and
publicly available one day may require a fee or restrict access the next,
and the location of items may change as menus and homepages are
reorganized.

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provided appropriate credit is given to the U. S. EPA Headquarters Library
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