Wildfires

Wildfires rage every summer — and make news. Here are some key sources useful to reporters.

Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States

This 2009 US Global Change Research Program report summarizes current science and focuses on impacts in different regions of the U.S. and on various aspects of society and the economy such as energy, water, agriculture, and health.

Science Media Centre of Canada

The Centre's goal is "increased public engagement with science issues through media coverage of science that is more informed, more accurate and more incisive."

Map Room

List of collaborative maps created by members. To contribute or ask questions, contact the SEJ member listed.

Regenwoud

Dutch portal about rainforest issues.

The Journalist's Toolbox

Presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, this free site is packed with useful information, albeit not all environmental. It's also available via RSS feed.

SEJ en Español

Esta es la comunidad electrónica de Sociedad de Periodistas Ambientales/Society of Environmental Journalists (SPA/SEJ). SPA/SEJ tiene varias actividades y publicaciones de uso e interés para periodistas de habla hispana.

La minería amenaza

En la Sierra Norte de Oaxaca

Olga Rosario Avendaño ofreció a SEJ/SPA una nota exclusiva sobre el manejo comunitario de bosques en la sierra y la ciudad de Oaxaca, México, como resultado de un taller patrocinado por el International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) sobre la cobertura del manejo comunitario de bosques con fecha del 3 al 6 de abril de 2008.

Premian Periodismo Verde

Todos los galardonados del cuarto Premio Nacional de Periodismo Ambiental 2008, otorgado por la Universidad de Guadalajara en México, son integrantes de SEJ/SPA y la Red Mexicana de Periodistas Ambientales.