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Green New Deal Proposes Sweeping Economic Transformation

Our latest Issue Backgrounder looks at the potentially historic impact of the ambitious climate action agenda known as the Green New Deal — not just on this Congress or the next, or even on the race for the White House in 2020, but for the soul of the Democratic Party. An analysis of a public policy program in the making, the political maneuvering it’s engendering and its prospects to sow division or prompt a united front.

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“Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator”

A former head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has written a powder keg of a book, “Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator.” Author Gregory Jaczko left the post in 2012, far more critical of nuclear power’s safety claims than he came in, his concerns amplified by the Fukushima meltdown in Japan in 2011. Now, he worries that its lessons have not sunk in deeply enough with an industry that he believes is headed toward catastrophe. Read our latest BookShelf review.

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SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment

SEJ's 2019 contest is now open, including a $10,000 cash prize for the Nina Mason Pulliam Award for Outstanding Environmental Reporting and a new Student Reporting category. To honor the "best of the best," first-place winners selected this year from SEJ's eight awards categories will be automatically entered into the Nina Mason Pulliam Award. Enter SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment by April 1 to be eligible.

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2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment

On January 25 in Washington DC, SEJ and the Wilson Center presented the 7th annual Journalists' Guide to Energy and Environment, where top reporters looked ahead at 2019's biggest stories to a packed house.

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SEJ Publication Highlights

Is the Green New Deal for Real?
02/13/2019 – The Green New Deal may be just a broad outline, even after the recent introduction of a resolution in Congress. But don’t think the lack of specificity means the Green New Deal won’t be news for the long term. This week’s TipSheet explains the reasons the Green New Deal may endure and why it matters, plus story ideas and resources for journalists covering climate, environmental politics and more.
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Award-Winner — ‘Trust Your Gut’ but Track the Data
02/06/2019 – Small market environmental beat reporting can shine a light on serious issues that affect local residents, and Texas Observer’s Christopher Collins does that with a passion. That’s the word from judges for the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual reporting awards, who recently honored Collins for his work, citing his mix of hard-hitting info and interesting characters. In the latest Inside Story, Collins shares how he gets his story ideas, overcomes challenges and focuses on how issues affect real individuals.
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Delay in EPA Rule on Wood Stove Heating Fires Controversy
02/06/2019 – If a wood stove seems like a good solution to the winter’s bitter cold, you may want to think again. The unhealthful particulate pollution many such stoves generate has prompted new federal emission standards. But some states are pushing back, and the EPA is now considering a two-year delay in the new regulations. This week’s TipSheet has the latest news and why it matters, plus story ideas and reporting resources.
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