Publication Items

Drones and Photojournalism — Elevating the Craft to New Heights [1]

A match made in heaven — that’s how veteran National Geographic photojournalist Peter Essick sees the combination of drone photography and environmental journalism. In the latest EJ InSight, Essick shares insights and photos [2] from his most recent drone project, capturing the restoration of the Great Lakes. Plus, in a sidebar, Essick gives practical advice on learning to fly your own drone [3].

SEJ Publication Types:
EJ InSight [4]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [5]
Chemicals [6]
Environmental Health [7]
Fish & Fisheries [8]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Natural Resources [11]
Pollution [12]
Water & Oceans [13]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [15]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [17]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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“Giants of the Monsoon Forest: Living and Working With Elephants” [19]

A new book, “Giants of the Monsoon Forest,” offers an intimate look at the lives of working elephants in conflict-ridden Myanmar, where one of the planet’s most majestic animals faces increasing pressures. BookShelf reviewer Melody Kemp, based in Laos, describes her own experience with elephants, their surprising history with man and hopeful possibilities for their future.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [20]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [5]
Forests [21]
Military [22]
Wildlife [23]
Region:
International [24]
Asia [25]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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Who Wins in Latest Expansion of Fishing, Hunting at National Refuges, Fisheries? [26]

A new rule expands hunting and fishing in National Wildlife Refuges and fish hatcheries, and that means potential impacts on critically important public policy around fish and wildlife conservation. The latest TipSheet offers up story ideas and resources for local coverage of the story.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [27]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [28]
Biodiversity [5]
Environmental Health [7]
Fish & Fisheries [8]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [29]
Natural Resources [11]
Water & Oceans [13]
Wildlife [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
Alaska and Hawaii [30]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [17]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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On Remote Hawaiian Islands, Seeing What Few Ever See [31]

There’s nothing like firsthand reporting, even if it means taking a freighter 1,300 miles to the remotest edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago to visit a newly expanded marine national monument. The latest EJ InSights recounts two journalists’ island-hopping journey and their efforts to capture and organize extensive multimedia for an eventual 14-part package. Plus, why they froze their underwear.

SEJ Publication Types:
EJ InSight [4]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [5]
Environmental Studies [32]
Journalism & Media [10]
Science [33]
Wildlife [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
Alaska and Hawaii [30]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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Between the Lines: Forging a Future for a ‘Forgotten River’ [34]

Washington, D.C.’s long-neglected Anacostia River bears both tragedy and beauty. And author Krista Schlyer plumbs its depths in her most recent book, “River of Redemption.” In this Between the Lines, she speaks of her connection to the urban waterway, as well as her latest reporting on the environmental impact of the border wall.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [20]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [28]
Agriculture [35]
Biodiversity [5]
Chemicals [6]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Politics [36]
Journalism & Media [10]
Natural Resources [11]
People & Population [37]
Policy [38]
Pollution [12]
Water & Oceans [13]
Wildlife [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
California [39]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [40]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [41]
International [24]
Mexico [42]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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Track Wetlands Stories with National Inventory Tool [43]

As a battle brews over which U.S. waters are protected, environmental journalists can use an invaluable national database to pinpoint vulnerable wetlands. This week’s TipSheet has more on the National Wetlands Inventory, the backstory on wetlands protection, why it matters, and reporting resources and story ideas.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [27]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [28]
Agriculture [35]
Biodiversity [5]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Politics [36]
Fish & Fisheries [8]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [29]
Natural Resources [11]
Pollution [12]
Water & Oceans [13]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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SEJ Joins Lawsuits; Press Freedom Tracker Gets Update; Docs on ANWR Drilling Concealed, and More [44]

The Society of Environmental Journalists is backing right-to-know lawsuits brought by journalism groups, and a collaborative press freedom tracker gets new funding. Meanwhile, at the Interior Department, one watchdog group angles for environmental impact statements on ANWR drilling, while others track possible conflicts of interest by the acting secretary. That and more in the latest WatchDog roundup.

SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [45]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [28]
Biodiversity [5]
Energy & Fuel [46]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Politics [36]
Environmental Studies [32]
Fish & Fisheries [8]
Food [47]
Forests [21]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [29]
Military [22]
Natural Resources [11]
Policy [38]
Pollution [12]
Wildlife [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
Alaska and Hawaii [30]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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Doc on Rare Porpoise Wins Sundance Award [48]

An environmental documentary that follows a risk-laden effort to save a rare and elusive porpoise won over audiences at the recent Sundance Film Festival. Correspondent JoAnn Valenti takes a look at the film, along with other documentaries that explore the role of journalists and journalism.

SEJ Publication Types:
Features [49]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [28]
Biodiversity [5]
Economy & Business [50]
Fish & Fisheries [8]
Journalism & Media [10]
Water & Oceans [13]
Wildlife [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [41]
International [24]
Mexico [42]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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Border Wall a Way into Environmental Stories [51]

The fierce contest over the Trump border wall has critical environmental implications, both local and regional, per the latest TipSheet. A key suit against the Trump emergency declaration was filed by environmental groups and plans for a border barrier may harm significant wildlife habitat, as well as numerous migrating species, including some that are endangered. Get the back story and why it matters, along with story ideas and reporting resources.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [27]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [28]
Biodiversity [5]
Environmental Politics [36]
Government [9]
Wildlife [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
California [39]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [41]
International [24]
Mexico [42]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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Under Trump, Squalls over Science Will Continue in 2019 [52]

The Trump administration’s “war on science” is playing out not just at the EPA, with its controversial proposed “secret science” rule, but at federal agencies throughout the government. This special TipSheet lays out the conflict, and offers guidance on how to turn the overarching issue into a story with character and a regional or local sense of place. Plus, see more in our ongoing 2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [27]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [5]
Climate Change [53]
Energy & Fuel [46]
Environmental Politics [36]
Environmental Studies [32]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Natural Resources [11]
Science [33]
Technology [54]
Transportation [55]
Region:
National (U.S.) [14]
Visibility:
Public [18]
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