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New NOAA Dorian Emails Show Tenuous Trump Scientific Credibility

"New emails released from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show how much concern there was within the agency, and how much questioning and anger from the outside, regarding the credibility of its critical-to-life hurricane forecasts as a result of actions taken during Hurricane Dorian last fall."

Source: Washington Post, 03/02/2020

White House Rewrote EPA Scientists Finding That TCE Damages Fetal Hearts

"John DeSesso was on a mission when he entered the halls of the Environmental Protection Agency in late September. Inside the ornate limestone building not far from the White House, he met with a dozen EPA scientists and officials."

Source: Reveal, 03/02/2020

Illustrating the Environment in a New Light

Freelance photographer Morgan Heim explores the ethical and creative considerations of non-traditional photography when reporting on wildlife issues, in a sidebar to the latest EJ InSight. See a slideshow of images with her unique approach. Plus, Heim on surviving in today’s constrained news media economy and the implications for storytelling, independence and integrity.

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Freelance Photographer Charts New Journalistic Path

How do you survive as a freelance wildlife photojournalist in today’s constrained news media economy? In the latest EJ InSight, photographer Morgan Heim shares the approach she has successfully pursued, and shares its implications for storytelling, independence and integrity. See a slideshow of her images. Plus, Heim explores the ethics of non-traditional photography.

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March 8, 2024

DEADLINE: BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition

Photographers worldwide can contribute their work that celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Cash prizes in seven categories. Entry fees apply. Deadline: Mar 8, 2024.

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Whistle-Blower: Virus Health Workers Lacked Training and Protective Gear

"Federal health employees interacted with Americans quarantined for possible exposure to the coronavirus without proper medical training or protective gear, then scattered into the general population, according to a government whistle-blower who lawmakers say faced retaliation for reporting concerns."

Source: NY Times, 02/28/2020

"Pence Will Control All Coronavirus Messaging From Health Officials"

"The White House moved on Thursday to tighten control of coronavirus messaging by government health officials and scientists, directing them to coordinate all statements and public appearances with the office of Vice President Mike Pence, according to several officials familiar with the new approach."

Source: NY Times, 02/28/2020

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