Publication Items

Farms and Ranches, Possible Cause, Cure of Climate Change [1]

The links between agriculture and climate are as old as the Indus Valley Civilization and as current as this year’s Mississippi Basin floods. And stories about how each influences the other will likely unfold at an ever faster rate, according to this week’s TipSheet. The backstory, with an outline of the interactions between ag and global warming, plus story ideas and reporting resources.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [3]
Climate Change [4]
Food [5]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
California [9]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [10]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [11]
Visibility:
Public [12]
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Turning Whistleblowers Into Headlines Takes Skill, Patience, Luck [13]

The latest impeachment scandal engulfing the White House demonstrates how a big story can be triggered by a whistleblower. But it’s not just in the world of politics. Whistleblowers can bring hidden stories into the spotlight in the environment and energy fields too, including one involving Energy Secretary Rick Perry (left). The latest Reporter’s Toolbox looks at how reporters can work smartly with whistleblowers, with advice and resources.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [14]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [15]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
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SEJ Gets High in Fort Collins [16]

Missed the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual gathering in Fort Collins? Never fear, for our in-house humorist David Helvarg has herein recounted the “highs” (and paranoid lows). Among them: oddball scientists, strolls in a snow storm, bad burros and beet-based dinners. Plus, the secret strategy behind SEJ’s conference site selection.

SEJ Publication Types:
Features [17]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [3]
Climate Change [4]
Environmental Politics [15]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Natural Resources [18]
Policy [19]
Pollution [20]
Science [21]
Wildlife [22]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [23]
Visibility:
Public [12]
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Grazing on Public Lands Still a Source of Controversy … and Stories [24]

As the Society of Environmental Journalists heads to Colorado this week for its annual gathering, it’s a good time to consider how to report on the vast public lands throughout the western United States. The latest TipSheet explores the history of conflict over public lands, the stories they yield and the resources needed to better report the issue.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [3]
Economy & Business [25]
Environmental Politics [15]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Natural Resources [18]
Policy [19]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
California [9]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [10]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [23]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [11]
Visibility:
Public [12]
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Pipeline Data Offer Story Leads [27]

Compelling pipeline stories can be found throughout the United States, but first you need to know where the pipelines are. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox looks at the best source of pipeline data, which offers a wealth of government information on location, incidents and enforcement. But there are caveats as well.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [14]
Topics on the Beat:
Energy & Fuel [28]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
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As Fiscal Year Ends, Local Stories Often Found in Appropriations Bills [29]

The politics of federal appropriations is convoluted, but buried within are important local environmental stories. Heading into the upcoming fiscal year, the latest TipSheet explains how the process works and where to find the news. Plus, spotting environmental pork barrel, and what a “minibus” bill is and why it matters.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [15]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Policy [19]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about As Fiscal Year Ends, Local Stories Often Found in Appropriations Bills [29]
Climate Change Toolkit: Latest Headlines, TipSheets, Backgrounders & More [30]

To help better cover climate change news, including during the upcoming United Nations Climate Action Summit, Sept. 23, in New York, the SEJournal offers a range of resources. Get the latest climate change headlines and EJToday's curated climate coverage. Check out our range of climate-related Issue Backgrounders, TipSheets and Reporter's Toolboxes, plus our Climate Change Guide and more.

SEJ Publication Types:
SEJournal Online [31]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [32]
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [33]
Economy & Business [25]
Energy & Fuel [28]
Environmental Health [34]
Environmental Politics [15]
Government [6]
Health [35]
Journalism & Media [7]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Policy [19]
Science [21]
Water & Oceans [36]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
International [37]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Climate Change Toolkit: Latest Headlines, TipSheets, Backgrounders & More [30]
Tracking Local Land & Water Conservation Fund Sites [38]

Permanent funding could soon be in store for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a federal program that buys local land and water conservation areas. That means local stories about nearby recreation areas may abound. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explains more, and points to databases and other resources to help locate those projects.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [14]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [15]
Fish & Fisheries [39]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Natural Resources [18]
Water & Oceans [36]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Tracking Local Land & Water Conservation Fund Sites [38]
Finding Record Temps for Summer Heat [40]

For environmental journalists covering this summer’s record-high temperatures, finding accurate data on local temperature extremes is key. Our latest Reporter’s Toolbox helps you locate the source of local data via the National Weather Service, then walks you through how to pinpoint your area’s numbers for high temperatures and for heat-related extremes.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [14]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [4]
Government [6]
Health [35]
Journalism & Media [7]
People & Population [41]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Finding Record Temps for Summer Heat [40]
Air Needs Freshening in Most U.S. National Park Units [42]

The nation’s parks are generally thought to be pristine natural havens. But a recent study finds the overwhelming majority suffer from air pollution problems like smog and ozone. That makes for important local and regional news stories, per the latest biweekly TipSheet. Get background, story ideas, resources and more.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [32]
Chemicals [43]
Consumer [44]
Environmental Health [34]
Environmental Politics [15]
Environmental Studies [45]
Forests [46]
Government [6]
Health [35]
Journalism & Media [7]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Natural Resources [18]
Pollution [20]
Science [21]
Region:
National (U.S.) [8]
Visibility:
Public [12]
- Read more about Air Needs Freshening in Most U.S. National Park Units [42]

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