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SEJ Calls on DOJ To Expand Investigation of Minneapolis Police Department

April 22, 2021 — Today, SEJ wrote a letter to Attorney General of the United States Merrick B. Garland calling on the Department of Justice to expand its investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department to include violations of civil rights and of the First Amendment stemming from police targeting journalists in Brooklyn Center and anywhere else in Minnesota that occurred during the recent protests. Read the letter.

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Climate Change Resource Guide

Climate change is at the top of most environmental journalists' story lists. But its pervasive impacts and deep complexities make it an especially daunting topic to cover. So to help reporters and editors, especially those newer to the climate change beat, the Society of Environmental Journalists is launching this extensive Climate Change Resource Guide. Watch in coming weeks as we add more pages and resources to this living resource, and suggest resources of your own.

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SEJ Webinars

On Apr 26, join us for #SEJ2021 webinar "The U.S. Climate Summit: What Comes Next?" Get an overview of the flurry of federal climate change activity — and what comes next — with leaders in business, environmental justice and the climate youth movement. Webinar details and registration.

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#SEJSpotlight on Members

Meet SEJ member Greg M. Schwartz! He specializes in covering the clash between science and politics that lies at the heart of nearly every environmental justice issue, with a specific focus on the EPA Superfund program. Want SEJ to promote your work to our social media followers? Here's how.

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SEJ Publication Highlights

Wastewater Ponds Often a Local Story Worth Stirring Up

04/21/2021 – The tale of a toxic wastewater pit menacing a Florida community is a story that could be told in communities around the nation. As the latest TipSheet warns, these waste sites can turn into ticking time bombs. But in reporting the story locally, the first thing to know is which of the many kinds of wastewater ponds to look for. Here’s a rundown.
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“Eating Wild Japan: Tracking the Culture of Foraged Foods, With a Guide to Plants and Recipes”

04/21/2021 – A world of unique, foraged foods is at the heart of a new book, “Eating Wild Japan: Tracking the Culture of Foraged Foods, With a Guide to Plants and Recipes,” that also delves into what is being lost with large-scale farming. Our BookShelf reviewer Melody Kemp shares the joys and the worries recounted by the author, long-time SEJer Winifred Bird.
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Does Climate’s Future Depend on Better Batteries?

04/14/2021 – The path of our planetary climate may depend largely on our transition away from energy sources that cause global warming. And that, in turn, may rely on one thing: improved batteries. The new Backgrounder explores the future of energy storage — how batteries work, the progress the technology has made and the brutal battery competition ahead between the United States and China.
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