Publication Items

Emerald Corridor Tries Flipping the Switch on C02 [1]

The latest entry in our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [2]” special report looks at what the Pacific Northwest is doing to mitigate climate change, including reducing carbon emissions, limiting sprawl and congestion, pushing energy efficiency and pursuing carbon sequestration. Read the new tipsheet, plus check out our earlier report on climate impacts [3] and our opening backgrounder. [4]

SEJ Publication Types:
Special Reports [5]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [6]
Agriculture [7]
Air [8]
Climate Change [9]
Consumer [10]
Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Environmental Studies [15]
Forests [16]
Government [17]
Health [18]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Natural Resources [21]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [22]
People & Population [23]
Planning & Growth [24]
Science [25]
Technology [26]
Transportation [27]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
International [30]
Canada [31]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts [3]

In Part Two of our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [2]” special report, we take a look at the impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest region — and how best to cover them. Our A-to-Z Guide explores 26 neglected angles and stories, plus resource links to get you started. And check out our inaugural backgrounder [4] and watch in coming weeks for additional tipsheets and a toolbox.

SEJ Publication Types:
Special Reports [5]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [6]
Agriculture [7]
Air [8]
Biodiversity [33]
Climate Change [9]
Consumer [10]
Disasters [34]
Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Fish & Fisheries [35]
Food [36]
Forests [16]
Government [17]
Health [18]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Military [37]
Natural Resources [21]
People & Population [23]
Planning & Growth [24]
Policy [38]
Science [25]
Technology [26]
Transportation [27]
Water & Oceans [39]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
International [30]
Canada [31]
Visibility:
Public [32]
- Read more about An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts [3]
Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [2]

This special report is designed to help journalists in the Pacific Northwest cover the impacts of climate change, as well as the actions taken to mitigate its worst effects and to adapt to what can’t be stopped. The report includes a wide-ranging issue backgrounder and tipsheets on climate impacts, mitigation and adaptation, plus a toolbox of sources. Read on for a wealth of story ideas for right now, and over the coming decade. We hope this is the first in a series of regional climate special reports, and welcome your suggestions [40] and ideas for future editions of "Covering Your Climate."

Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [7]
Air [8]
Biodiversity [33]
Climate Change [9]
Consumer [10]
Disasters [34]
Diversity [41]
Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Justice [42]
Environmental Politics [14]
Environmental Studies [15]
Fish & Fisheries [35]
Food [36]
Forests [16]
Government [17]
Health [18]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Military [37]
Natural Resources [21]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [22]
People & Population [23]
Planning & Growth [24]
Policy [38]
Pollution [43]
Science [25]
Technology [26]
Transportation [27]
Water & Oceans [39]
Wildlife [44]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
International [30]
Canada [31]
Visibility:
Public [32]
- Read more about Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [2]
The Emerald Corridor — Impacts, Fixes and Rethinking Everything [4]

As the Pacific Northwest faces serious impacts from climate change, and moves to respond, the Society of Environmental Journalists provides a special in-depth report on how journalists can tell the unfolding story. “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” launches Feb. 11 with an extensive issue backgrounder, which will be followed by tipsheets and a toolbox over the next few weeks. We hope this is the first in a series of regional climate special reports, and we welcome your suggestions [40] and ideas for future editions of "Covering Your Climate."

SEJ Publication Types:
Special Reports [5]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [7]
Air [8]
Biodiversity [33]
Climate Change [9]
Disasters [34]
Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [14]
Fish & Fisheries [35]
Food [36]
Forests [16]
Government [17]
Health [18]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Natural Resources [21]
People & Population [23]
Planning & Growth [24]
Policy [38]
Pollution [43]
Transportation [27]
Water & Oceans [39]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
International [30]
Canada [31]
Visibility:
Public [32]
- Read more about The Emerald Corridor — Impacts, Fixes and Rethinking Everything [4]
News Can Net Eyeballs By Turning Dweebish Data Into Magic Maps [45]

When it comes to telling environment and energy stories, especially about place and scale, data visualizations can turn an average story into a standout. Reporter’s Toolbox takes a look at some recent examples of inspiring data-mapping projects that provide insight into everything from auto emissions and floods to vanishing rivers and whipping winds.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [46]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [8]
Climate Change [9]
Disasters [34]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Journalism & Media [19]
Natural Resources [21]
Pollution [43]
Transportation [27]
Water & Oceans [39]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Alaska and Hawaii [47]
California [48]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [49]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [50]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [51]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [52]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [53]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [54]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [55]
International [30]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Another Bad-News Year Ahead for U.S. Coal? [56]

As U.S. coal’s comedown continues, our latest Issue Backgrounder takes a close look at the factors behind the industry’s decline and finds a combination of economics, competition and shifting global markets, along with aging technology, politics and environmental pushback. What’s in store for coal in 2020?

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [57]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [6]
Air [8]
Climate Change [9]
Economy & Business [11]
Energy & Fuel [12]
Environmental Politics [14]
Government [17]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Natural Resources [21]
Pollution [43]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Alaska and Hawaii [47]
California [48]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [49]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [50]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [51]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [52]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [53]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [54]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [55]
International [30]
Canada [31]
Mexico [58]
Africa [59]
Antarctica & Arctic [60]
Asia [61]
Australia & Oceania [62]
Central America & the Caribbean [63]
Europe [64]
Middle East [65]
South America [66]
Visibility:
Public [32]
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Closure of Civilian Conservation Centers Ignites Controversy [67]

A decades-old environmental jobs program that provided work for thousands of disadvantaged young people across more than a dozen states has been hit with one of the largest federal downsizings in a decade. Find out how the closing of some Civilian Conservation Centers may be a story near you, from the latest TipSheet.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [68]
Topics on the Beat:
Economy & Business [11]
Environmental Politics [14]
Forests [16]
Government [17]
Journalism & Media [19]
Natural Resources [21]
People & Population [23]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [49]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [50]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [51]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [52]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [54]
Visibility:
Public [32]
- Read more about Closure of Civilian Conservation Centers Ignites Controversy [67]
Is Your Local Landfill Leaking Methane? [69]

It’s a good case for the global-local nexus: The potent greenhouse gas methane may be leaking from your local landfill. And this week’s TipSheet explains the latest news developments in this long-standing controversy, as well as policy disputes over capturing the gas. Plus, get story ideas and questions to ask for your local reporting.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [68]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [6]
Air [8]
Chemicals [70]
Climate Change [9]
Consumer [10]
Environmental Politics [14]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Waste [71]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
California [48]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [49]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [51]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [53]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [55]
Visibility:
Public [32]
- Read more about Is Your Local Landfill Leaking Methane? [69]
Is Your Favorite River Endangered? Check the List. [72]

The latest release of the annual endangered rivers list provides boatloads of environmental reporting angles, including climate change-related threats like flooding and drought. This week’s TipSheet has the backstory and the new top-10 list, plus 10 suggested starting points for stories and a half-dozen key reporting resources.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [68]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [6]
Climate Change [9]
Consumer [10]
Environmental Health [13]
Fish & Fisheries [35]
Journalism & Media [19]
Natural Resources [21]
Pollution [43]
Science [25]
Water & Oceans [39]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
Alaska and Hawaii [47]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [49]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [50]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [52]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [53]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [54]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [55]
Visibility:
Public [32]
- Read more about Is Your Favorite River Endangered? Check the List. [72]
Styrofoam Container Bans May Be Trending [73]

The first state ban on styrofoam food containers makes this a good time to see how things stand with styrofoam in your area, as the controversial plastic draws negative attention for overflowing landfills, causing litter and polluting waters. More, plus story ideas and reporting resources, in this week’s TipSheet.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [68]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [6]
Chemicals [70]
Consumer [10]
Environmental Politics [14]
Fish & Fisheries [35]
Food [36]
Health [18]
Journalism & Media [19]
Laws & Regulations [20]
Pollution [43]
Waste [71]
Water & Oceans [39]
Region:
National (U.S.) [28]
California [48]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [51]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [53]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
Visibility:
Public [32]
- Read more about Styrofoam Container Bans May Be Trending [73]

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