Publication Items

Roadkill Makes for Jolting Read in ‘Crossings’ [1]

As human roadways sprawl across a global network, the planet’s other living things have not only found the vehicles that travel them among the world’s deadliest weapons but also that road noise, the impassable divisions of the landscape and more have massive implications for nature. BookShelf reviews Ben Goldfarb’s eye-opening new book, “Crossings,” and the realities of road ecology.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [3]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Justice [5]
Infrastructure [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Pollution [8]
Transportation [9]
Wildlife [10]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
California [12]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
International [14]
Australia & Oceania [15]
Europe [16]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Photographing Vernal Pools, ‘Another Universe’ in Your Backyard [18]

Vernal pools — small, ephemeral forest wetlands — may appear humble, but these complex, keystone ecosystems have an outsized ecological role. So when photographer Tristan Spinski set out to deconstruct them by season, species and life-cycle stage, he captured extraordinary moments above and below the water’s surface. Spinski shared his journey with EJ InSight editor Andrew Cullen, along with some nature photography strategies even for those without impressive gear. Plus, view his images [19].

SEJ Publication Types:
EJ InSight [20]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [3]
Forests [21]
Water & Oceans [22]
Wildlife [10]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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How Ice Fishing Can Break the Ice on Your Local Climate Story [23]

What does dragging an old car onto an ice-covered lake have to do with informing your community about the perils of climate heating? Potentially a good deal. The latest TipSheet explains how waning winters and the potential impact on the entertaining tradition of ice fishing can serve as an entry into more serious matters. A dozen story ideas and resources to get you started.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [24]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [25]
Environmental Health [4]
Fish & Fisheries [26]
Journalism & Media [27]
Natural Resources [28]
People & Population [29]
Water & Oceans [22]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [30]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [31]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [32]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [33]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Why Parking, Long Term, Presents a Lot of Problems [34]

A new book makes the case that U.S. cities have had their environments, their housing and their businesses warped by parking policies. BookShelf contributor Jennifer Weeks, who shares her own parking-related frustrations, explores the arguments made in “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World,” and also takes a look at what the author sees as “parking-light” solutions.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [25]
Consumer [35]
Economy & Business [36]
Energy & Fuel [37]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Politics [38]
Government [39]
Health [40]
Infrastructure [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Policy [41]
Pollution [8]
Transportation [9]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
California [12]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Finding Repeat Work Means Gaining an Editor’s Trust [42]

Veteran environmental freelancer Christine Woodside makes the case for fostering long-term connections with editors to keep your journalism work coming in. In the latest Freelance Files, the column’s co-editor shares three things that tend not to work in gaining trust and two things that do. What a weird job for a beer heir taught her about building freelance relationships.

SEJ Publication Types:
Freelance Files [43]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [25]
Journalism & Media [27]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Rockets and Bombs and Chemicals — The Environmental Horrors of War [44]

With the world in the midst of wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, it’s time for journalists to appraise — and report on — the intersection of conflict and the environment, argues the new Backgrounder. That means considering the environment not only as a victim of war, but also as the cause of war and a means of carrying it out.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [45]
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals [46]
Climate Change [25]
Disasters [47]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Politics [38]
Government [39]
Health [40]
Journalism & Media [27]
Military [48]
People & Population [29]
Policy [41]
Water & Oceans [22]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [30]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [32]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [33]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [49]
International [14]
Africa [50]
Asia [51]
Europe [16]
Middle East [52]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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What’s Ahead on Climate Justice, Climate Crisis Beat [53]

What environment stories will matter most in 2024 to communities of color and Indigenous communities? Columnist Yessenia Funes sheds light on concerns ranging from the environmental damage in Gaza and extreme weather across the United States to the fallout from the U.S. presidential election to the local impacts of the clean energy transition. Insights in the latest Voices of Environmental Justice.

SEJ Publication Types:
Voices of Environmental Justice [54]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [55]
Climate Change [25]
Disasters [47]
Diversity [56]
Economy & Business [36]
Energy & Fuel [37]
Environmental Justice [5]
Environmental Politics [38]
Government [39]
Health [40]
Infrastructure [6]
Journalism & Media [27]
Military [48]
People & Population [29]
Planning & Growth [7]
Policy [41]
Pollution [8]
Water & Oceans [22]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Alaska and Hawaii [57]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [49]
International [14]
Middle East [52]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Clearing the Smoke — Collaboration Exposes Impacts of Wildfire Pollution-Reporting Rules [58]

Climate change is fueling the frequency and severity of wildfires, but a little-known Clean Air Act rule lets environmental agencies downplay the impacts of wildfire smoke. A collaborative investigation into this loophole connected dots that even the experts didn’t know about. Journalists Dillon Bergin and Molly Peterson explain their reporting process and offer advice for following your own local leads.

SEJ Publication Types:
Features [59]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [60]
Climate Change [25]
Disasters [47]
Environmental Health [4]
Government [39]
Health [40]
Journalism & Media [27]
Laws & Regulations [61]
Pollution [8]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Alaska and Hawaii [57]
California [12]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [30]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [31]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [32]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [33]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Northwest (OR WA) [62]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [49]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [63]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Environmental Digital Storytelling — A Best-in-Show Sampler [64]

As part of its periodic survey of the compelling work by digital journalists using data and multimedia, Reporter’s Toolbox looks at some favorite projects in the last year or so. On the list are granular maps and spinning globes, compelling photo essays and clickable storytelling. But the heart of the best digital journalism, Toolbox reminds us, is that it matters. And these do.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [65]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [66]
Chemicals [46]
Climate Change [25]
Diversity [56]
Environmental Justice [5]
Fish & Fisheries [26]
Food [67]
Health [40]
Infrastructure [6]
Journalism & Media [27]
Natural Resources [28]
People & Population [29]
Pollution [8]
Water & Oceans [22]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
International [14]
Canada [68]
Africa [50]
Asia [51]
Europe [16]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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U.S. Offshore Wind May Not Stay Becalmed for Long [69]

While the first offshore wind turbine started sending power into the U.S. grid just last month, and the renewable power source has enthusiastic support from the Biden administration, the industry has been slowed by politics, high interest rates and supply chain problems. But the latest Issue Backgrounder explores why offshore wind can be expected to succeed.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [45]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [25]
Economy & Business [36]
Energy & Fuel [37]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Politics [38]
Fish & Fisheries [26]
Government [39]
Infrastructure [6]
Laws & Regulations [61]
Natural Resources [28]
Policy [41]
Water & Oceans [22]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [13]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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