The Society of Environmental Journalists and 10 other journalism groups have written Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke (pictured, left) urging him not to interpose political appointees between reporters and the scientists they need to interview. Text here.
Environmental Journalism 2018, hosted by the University of Michigan-Flint, will bring the continent’s environmental press corps to Michigan a month before the crucial U.S. 2018 midterm elections. The conference is designed to provide journalists with the tools they need to hone the craft of writing and reporting in addition to providing insights into critical election-related issues, such as bridging the urban-rural divide. Tours fill quickly — register now to save money (earlybird rates end Aug 1!) and get the tour of your choice. See the draft agenda here. Get your message to attendees: reserve display space (exhibit, advertise in the program booklet, host a reception or place an item in conference bags) or sponsor.
Our Calendar lists professional meetings, press conferences, awards/fellowships/workshops deadlines and more. Jul 30, 2018 deadline: The National Press Foundation is offering fellowships for What’s Next in Food and Agriculture, Sept. 23-26, 2018, in Kansas City, to explore the future of food and agriculture.
When EPA falls short on regulation of pesticides, might states step into the breach? That’s exactly what happened in June when Hawaii banned toxic organophosphate chlorpyrifos. To take a closer look, this week’s TipSheet reports on how federal regulation opens the door for state, or even local, preemption and offers angles and resources for environmental reporters.
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"I listen to people very carefully. The secret is: let the guy talk. You never know where they're going and it gets really interesting when you let them run on. Every once in a while they say something that makes me want to stop them — 'Wait, tell me more about that!' — But I resist the impulse, because I might lose the jewels that are about to fall from their lips. Instead, I make a mental note to go back to the topic later." — William Langewiesche
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