Publication Items

Environment Issues Figure in Many 2018 Mid-Term Races, Ballots [1]

Climate, environment and energy issues figure prominently in the upcoming Nov. 6 elections, whether in individual races, ballot measures or significant power shifts. This week’s TipSheet provides starting points to track relevant races, and runs down 11 big environmental ballots, ranging from measures like a carbon tax in Washington state and drilling ban in Florida, to tight congressional races in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Economy & Business [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Natural Resources [12]
Policy [13]
Pollution [14]
Water & Oceans [15]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
California [17]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [18]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [19]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [20]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [21]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [22]
Northwest (OR WA) [23]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [24]
Visibility:
Public [25]
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SEJ Weighs in on Khashoggi, Parks Canada; Plus, Zinke Calendar & Data Resources [26]

The Society of Environmental Journalists has joined several dozen other journalism groups calling for the investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and separately, urged Parks Canada to stop imposing reporting barriers for journalists. That, plus black holes in the calendar for Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke, and new data resources for reporters. All in the latest WatchDog Tipsheet.

SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [27]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Biodiversity [28]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Natural Resources [12]
Planning & Growth [29]
Wildlife [30]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [31]
International [32]
Canada [33]
Visibility:
Public [25]
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As Climate Struggle Gets Real, Cities Stand on Front Line [34]

When it comes to facing the risks of coming climate change, cities and states are leading the way for the United States. That means planning for future emissions reductions, as well as preparing for probable impacts. This week’s TipSheet has the story, with details on which local governments are acting and resources to find more, plus ten key questions to ask.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Economy & Business [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
People & Population [35]
Planning & Growth [29]
Policy [13]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
California [17]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [18]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [19]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [20]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [22]
Northwest (OR WA) [23]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [24]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [31]
International [32]
Visibility:
Public [25]
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Private Companies Pump Cash from Troubled Municipal Drinking Water Systems [36]

Millions of Americans are served by private rather than public water systems. And while that may be helpful in the case of the tens of thousands of smaller systems that lack key resources, it also raises controversial questions about privatization, as well as about what’s best to insure drinking water safety in a post-Flint era. The latest Backgrounder explains this complex issue, considers the most critical issues and offers resources to report the story in your area.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [37]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Consumer [38]
Disasters [5]
Economy & Business [6]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
Health [39]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Planning & Growth [29]
Water & Oceans [15]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [18]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [19]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [20]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [22]
Visibility:
Public [25]
- Read more about Private Companies Pump Cash from Troubled Municipal Drinking Water Systems [36]
SEJ Joins Free Press Campaigns; Plus Trump Administration Censorship and Improved Tap Water Database [40]

From #enemyofnone to #DefendPressFreedom, the Society of Environmental Journalists has joined numerous other journalism groups in campaigns to support news media. That, plus the latest WatchDog looks at a new report on widespread public support for a free press, a study on the extent of science censorship in the Trump Administration, and an improved database for tracking drinking water stories.

SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [27]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Science [41]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
Visibility:
Public [25]
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Farm Bill May Stir Up Local Hornets’ Nest on Pesticides [42]

Local pesticide bans that go beyond federal restrictions may be a growing trend, but it’s one that has brought on a backlash by GOP politicians and farmers. The conflict may soon be resolved — or not — by Congress, as it closes in on a new U.S. Farm Bill. Meanwhile, this week’s TipSheet helps explain the dispute and provides resources and signs to watch.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Agriculture [43]
Chemicals [44]
Economy & Business [6]
Environmental Health [45]
Environmental Politics [8]
Food [46]
Government [9]
Health [39]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Policy [13]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
Visibility:
Public [25]
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Too Late To Wait for Covering Infrastructure Vulnerability, Resilience [47]

Could U.S. infrastructure go from being a saver of lives to a bringer of disaster? Yes, warns our latest Issue Backgrounder, which looks at vulnerabilities for our drinking water supply, sewage systems, flood control, power grids, pipelines, refineries and even hospitals. Are environmental reporters paying enough attention? Here’s why they should, with suggestions on how to go about it.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [37]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Government [9]
Health [39]
Journalism & Media [10]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [48]
People & Population [35]
Technology [49]
Water & Oceans [15]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
Visibility:
Public [25]
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New Leadership, Old Business and Future Challenges [50]

A call to confront anti-press sentiment with a crusade for the value of journalism, plus a welcome for the new executive director for the Society of Environmental Journalists, and important housekeeping on voting rights for SEJ’s academic and associate members — all in the new report from SEJ President Bobby Magill.

SEJ Publication Types:
SEJ Presidents Report [51]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
International [32]
Visibility:
Public [25]
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Taking Office as EPA Acting Administrator, Wheeler Gets Realer [52]

The presence of a new acting administrator at EPA in the wake of Scott Pruitt’s resignation may mean a change in tone and a renewed openness for journalists covering the agency. But it doesn’t appear to mean different policy approaches. This week’s TipSheet reports on the early days of former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler’s command, with a roundup of coverage and angles to watch.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [53]
Climate Change [4]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Health [45]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
Health [39]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Policy [13]
Pollution [14]
Waste [54]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
Visibility:
Public [25]
- Read more about Taking Office as EPA Acting Administrator, Wheeler Gets Realer [52]
Will State, Local Pesticide Bans Make More News? [55]

When EPA falls short on regulation of pesticides, might states step into the breach? That’s exactly what happened in June when Hawaii banned toxic organophosphate chlorpyrifos. To take a closer look, this week’s TipSheet reports on how federal regulation opens the door for state, or even local, preemption and offers angles and resources for environmental reporters.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [43]
Air [53]
Chemicals [44]
Economy & Business [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Health [45]
Environmental Politics [8]
Environmental Studies [56]
Food [46]
Government [9]
Health [39]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Policy [13]
Science [41]
Region:
National (U.S.) [16]
International [32]
Canada [33]
Visibility:
Public [25]
- Read more about Will State, Local Pesticide Bans Make More News? [55]

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