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SEJ Webinars

May 27, 2020: Complex Emergencies and Climate Change in the Era of COVID-19
How should reporters cover the connections between climate change and natural disasters, or assess government response in the midst of a global pandemic? The second #SEJ2020 webinar offered tips on understanding and covering complex emergencies, in the United States and the rest of the world. Webinar details, video recording and chat file.

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Disaster Preparedness Key Amid Pandemic

Unheeded warnings are the hallmark of many disasters. And with coronavirus still hobbling the nation, communities and journalists must now watch for all the ways COVID-19 could make even the most familiar hazards far worse. Prepare with this extensive Backgrounder, which touches on issues around evacuations and emergency readiness when facing storms, fires, toxic releases and more.

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COVID-19 Resources for Journalists

SEJ is compiling articles, resources, funding opportunities and events to aid in your reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 1 webinar:

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Fund for Environmental Journalism

The next round of SEJ's Fund for Environmental Journalism is now open for journalism projects covering climate, conservation and environmental health in North America; water quality and availability in the US; Mississippi River Basin; or oceans and coasts globally. Rapid Response Grants: Up to $2500 per individual or $5000 for team or news outlet projects (including stipend). Rolling deadline.

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SEJ Publication Highlights

While No One Was Watching — Changing Enviro Regs Under Trump
05/27/2020 – Regulations that sprang from cornerstone environmental laws in place for decades are now under attack by the Trump administration, per legal experts in a recent webinar co-sponsored by the Society of Environmental Journalists and Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Get key takeaways and resources from the event from SEJ’s Dale Willman. Plus, watch the full webinar video.
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Parks Post-Coronavirus Reopening a Political Football?
05/27/2020 – As the United States restarts fitfully following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, one source of controversy — and of numerous local or regional environmental stories — is what to do at the nation’s park system. The latest TipSheet explains why public access to these national treasures is so contentious, then provides numerous story ideas and reporting resources.
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No Drought of Data, As Climate Dries U.S.
05/20/2020 – With drought can come fire, and with megadrought, routine reporting becomes disaster headlines. Reporter’s Toolbox gets you to the bottom of the drought data sources that help determine what’s ahead for your region, sorting through the complicated set of federal drought monitoring agencies and resources.
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SEJ's mission is to strengthen coverage of environment, energy, health and climate news, by supporting the journalists who report that news. The benefits of joining include: access to grants for environmental reporting; mentoring by experienced journalists; and members-only e-mailing lists for sharing professional tips, news, and information. SEJ members meet and learn face-to-face from fellow members, other media professionals and topic experts, at our annual conference and volunteer-organized regional gatherings.

 

 

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