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June 20, 2008: Pumped Up Prices: Can We Combat Climate Change by Raising the Cost of Energy? Toronto, ON, Canada
Ongoing series: The Changing Climate Issue: Reporting Ahead Of The Curve, various locations

Pumped Up Prices: Can We Combat Climate Change by Raising the Cost of Energy?
June 20, 2008

Canada is one of the last industrialized countries to consider sticking a price tag on greenhouse gas emissions. But it seems we're finally on the verge of trying higher costs or other financial measures to cut our consumption of energy, gasoline and other fossil fuels. Is this the way to go? If it is, should we opt for a carbon tax, a cap-and-trade system, offsets or some other approach? All the options bring substantial benefits, and costs.

Up until now, most Canadians appear confused about what they are. To gain some clarity, join the Society of Environmental Journalists for a lively discussion of the issue at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20th at the University of Toronto's Hart House. A panel of experts and journalists will explore the questions about carbon financing and how the issue is being presented and debated.

All are welcome. Attendance is free but space is limited so RSVP is required. Visit U of T's Centre for Environment for a list of panelists, registration and directions. Download a flyer (requires free Adobe Acrobat ® reader). SEJ thanks Hart House for their generous support.

The Changing Climate Issue: Reporting Ahead Of The Curve
Next dates and locations TBA

Day-Long Seminars for Print, Radio and TV Journalists and Editors

The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, the Climate Leadership Initiative at the University of Oregon and the Society of Environmental Journalists are collaborating on a series of day-long seminars for journalists on one of the most pressing and debated issues of our time: climate change.

The topic of climate change has expanded beyond the science section to encompass business, finance, outdoor, lifestyle, health, and political beats. More than ever, reporters in every part of the newsroom must understand the effects of climate change in order to explain it to their publics. These seminars provide an opportunity to hear presentations and panel debates by national and regional scientists, economists and policy experts, as well as journalists who have experience reporting on climate change. The seminars provide a forum for discussion and generate story ideas for members of the media covering many beats.

To date, two events have taken place, both in Oregon: October 27, 2007, in Portland, and June 9, 2007, in Ashland. A series of workshops more easily accessible to media in rural parts of the region is planned: in Ashland, La Grande and Florence, Oregon; Spokane, Washington and Redding, California. You'll find a climate change sourcebook, past seminar details (including agenda, speakers and bios) and information on upcoming seminars here.

About SEJ's regional conferences

SEJ's regional conferences sprout up wherever enthusiastic and energetic SEJ members join together to organize an event. These events range from three-day sessions including panels and keynoters to simple beer-and-pizza meetings with local experts or policy makers willing to spend a few hours with a handful of journalists. If you're an SEJ member and want to organize an SEJ event, click here. Read about selected past SEJ regional conferences.

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