Publication Items

Is the South Confronting Its Climate Threats? [1]

The South is ground zero for the climate crisis in the United States, yet little is being done to prevent impacts or protect communities. Will the South tap its potential to be part of the solution? Our special report, “Covering Your Climate: The South,” helps reporters cover the region, starting with a backgrounder on climate concerns from Texas to Virginia.

SEJ Publication Types:
Special Reports [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Agriculture [4]
Air [5]
Biodiversity [6]
Climate Change [7]
Consumer [8]
Disasters [9]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Politics [13]
Government [14]
Health [15]
Journalism & Media [16]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Natural Resources [18]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [19]
People & Population [20]
Planning & Growth [21]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Science [24]
Technology [25]
Transportation [26]
Water & Oceans [27]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [29]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [30]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [31]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Biden Faces Environmental Challenges on Multiple International Treaties [33]

As the incoming Biden administration prepares to re-engage on the global stage, environment-related treaties are high on the agenda. The latest Backgrounder, part of our 2021 Guide [34], takes a closer look at 10-plus top treaties, including those focused on climate change, biodiversity, plastics pollution, airplane emissions, the future of the Arctic and more.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [35]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Air [5]
Biodiversity [6]
Chemicals [36]
Climate Change [7]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Forests [37]
Government [14]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Natural Resources [18]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Transportation [26]
Waste [38]
Water & Oceans [27]
Wildlife [39]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
International [40]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Climate Change Policy Likely To Permeate Executive Under Biden [41]

What will climate change policy look like under a Biden administration? If nothing else, it appears it will be broadly based across a wide range of executive branch operations. This week’s TipSheet walks you through the top 10 federal departments, agencies and spending centers and how they will pivot to focus on global warming.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [42]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [4]
Air [5]
Chemicals [36]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Forests [37]
Government [14]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Military [43]
Natural Resources [18]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [19]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Science [24]
Technology [25]
Transportation [26]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
International [40]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Carmakers Map Out Shifting Road Ahead [44]

Automakers are at the heart of the conflict over climate change policy, thanks to the prevalence of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions. That may now be changing. And not just because of the incoming Biden administration, but also with shifting investment in the future of electric vehicles. A look at how car companies are piloting that path, from the latest Backgrounder. Electric Hummer, anyone?

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [35]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [5]
Climate Change [7]
Consumer [8]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Government [14]
Health [15]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Transportation [26]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
California [45]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Midnight Deregulation Zombie Horror Show Begins [46]

A rush of last-minute regulatory (and deregulatory) actions are underway in the waning days of the Trump administration. And the latest TipSheet has suggestions not only for how to keep track, but also how to bird-dog the numerous ways the incoming Biden administration might try to reverse Trump’s course.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [42]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [5]
Climate Change [7]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Government [14]
Health [15]
Journalism & Media [16]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Natural Resources [18]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Science [24]
Transportation [26]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Alaska and Hawaii [47]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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“Man of Tomorrow: The Relentless Life of Jerry Brown” [48]

The memorable career of California Gov. Jerry Brown has at its core a spiritual connection to the environment, a connection that he successfully channeled into the political realm, particularly around climate change. That’s according to the writer of a new biography that delves into the origins of Brown’s environmental politics and his climate change legacy. Read our latest BookShelf review.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [49]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [7]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Government [14]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Water & Oceans [27]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
California [45]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Even Without Senate, Biden Can Still Do Much To Fight Climate Change [50]

What will a Biden presidency mean for climate and environmental policy if it’s facing the prospect of a GOP-controlled Senate? Quite a bit actually. The latest Backgrounder examines a range of executive actions that the Biden White House could take on energy and the environment. Plus, a look at what’s possible through independent agencies and, yes, bipartisan legislation. But there are a lot of powerful climate actions [51] a Biden administration could take — by executive action alone [52]. Also see headlines on the topic [53] from EJ Today.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [35]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Air [5]
Climate Change [7]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Government [14]
Health [15]
Journalism & Media [16]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
International [40]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Conservative Court To Consider Upcoming Environment Cases [54]

Amy Coney Barrett’s swearing-in as associate justice this week brings a solidifying conservative majority to the Supreme Court. That likely means environmental issues coming before the justices will face new legal tests. The latest TipSheet explores four prominent cases coming to the high court this term that will help shed light on its evolving views on climate, water and public information.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [42]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [6]
Climate Change [7]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Fish & Fisheries [55]
Journalism & Media [16]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Water & Oceans [27]
Wildlife [39]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [30]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [31]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Climate Money Meets the Super PACs [56]

Amid the frenzy of Election 2020 comes a quieter development: The emergence of Big Climate money. Green groups and climate-focused fundraisers are now starting to take their place as major players alongside Big Oil as campaign contributors. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox suggests databases and other resources to help track climate (and other election) money.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [57]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Climate Change [7]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Politics [13]
Government [14]
Journalism & Media [16]
Policy [22]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Time To Flip the Ocean Script — From Victim to Solution [58]

The narrative around the ocean should become a more hopeful one, argues former NOAA administrator Jane Lubchenco. As evidence at the Society of Environmental Journalists’ recent virtual conference, Lubchenco cites a top-level international analysis that suggests the ocean can play a positive role in everything from reducing climate change to securing the future of food. Find out more.

SEJ Publication Types:
SEJ News [59]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [7]
Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Politics [13]
Environmental Studies [60]
Fish & Fisheries [55]
Food [61]
Government [14]
Health [15]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Natural Resources [18]
Policy [22]
Pollution [23]
Science [24]
Transportation [26]
Waste [38]
Water & Oceans [27]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
International [40]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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