Study Details Coca-Cola’s Big Influence On Public Heath Groups, Events
"An investigation reveals the beverage giant gives big bucks to influence research and policy through events and conferences."
Source: EHN, 12/08/2022
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Corn Nourishes Hopi Identity, but Climate-Driven Drought Stresses Tribe
"Most Hopi grow corn with only the precipitation that falls on their fields, but two decades of drought have some of them testing the waters of irrigation and hoping they can preserve other customs with their harvests."
Source: Inside Climate News, 11/28/2022
"Whole Foods Decision To Pull Lobster Divides Enviros, Politicians"
"Environmental groups are once again at odds with politicians and fishermen in New England in the wake of a decision by high-end retail giant Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster."
Source: AP, 11/28/2022
Journalism Industry Program Supports Reporting on Workers — and Work — in a Warming World
As the economic impacts of climate change intensify, reporting on how individuals are affected, particularly in the Global South, is lagging. Veteran journalist Christine Spolar at The Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting details a new initiative to encourage journalists to fill this gap. The story of recent grantees Bhasker Tripathi and Susan Schulman, who have tracked job losses and migrations tied to climate change in India and Iraq.
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Climate Change Threatening ‘Things Americans Value Most’ -- U.S. Report
"Climate change is unleashing “far-reaching and worsening” calamities in every region of the United States, and the economic and human toll will only increase unless humans move faster to slow the planet’s warming, according to a sprawling new federal report released Monday.
“The things Americans value most are at risk,” the National Climate Assessment authors, who represent a broad range of federal agencies, write in the draft report. “Many of the harmful impacts that people across the country are already experiencing will worsen as warming increases, and new risks will emerge.”
Source: Washington Post, 11/08/2022
"We Should Eat More Plants. Here’s Which Ones Are Best For The Planet."
"So you’re thinking about eating more plants?"
Source: Washington Post, 11/03/2022
Big Agriculture Warns Farming Must Change Or Risk ‘Destroying The Planet’
"Food companies and governments must come together immediately to change the world’s agricultural practices or risk “destroying the planet”, according to the sponsors of a report by some of the largest food and farming businesses released on Thursday."
Source: Guardian, 11/03/2022
How a Distant Chapter in Spice Trade Foretells Today’s Climate Chaos
When Europeans colonized remote Indonesian islands centuries ago to dominate the trade in nutmeg and cloves, they were repeating a pattern of domination of peoples and nature that author Amitav Ghosh argues in his latest book has brought us to the present-day environmental crisis. BookShelf reviewer Melody Kemp offers praise for the book’s strong narrative qualities and incisive historical analysis.
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"After 60 Years, ‘Silent Spring’ Is Still Changing the World"
"A scientist, farmer, journalist, biologist, and community organizer reflect on the power and ongoing impact of Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book, and the work that remains to be done."
Source: Civil Eats, 10/21/2022
Environmental Reporting Through an Indigenous Perspective
Indigenous communities that have tried to live in balance with nature have seen their practices largely ignored. But now many have turned to them for guidance. As part of a special initiative from the Society of Environmental Journalists on covering climate solutions, we offer a tipsheet from journalist Brian Bull on reporting on how Indigenous people use nature-based environmental solutions. Also, check out additional resources and watch video from an earlier webinar.
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