Publication Items

Trump’s Interior May Be Studying a Monument Near You [1]

Dozens of national monuments established in the last 20 years may lose their federally protected designation under a new order from the Trump administration. Find out which ones may have been targeted near you, how to find stories about the impact on public lands and who the players are in monument politics, in the latest TipSheet.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [3]
Natural Resources [4]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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Data-Driven Journalism Delivers … Mostly [7]

Make sure data-driven reporting fulfills its potential with your environmental coverage. This extensive ToolBox looks at the broader trends in the burgeoning field, then zeros in on best uses for data journalism, spotlights great examples, and shares the resources, reading and helpful sites to get you on your way.

SEJ Publication Types:
Reporters Toolbox [8]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [9]
Chemicals [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Health [13]
Journalism & Media [14]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Pollution [16]
Water & Oceans [17]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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Climate Marches Point Toward Local Climate Stories [18]

Looking for ways to focus on climate change impacts in your area? Dozens of climate marches taking place this Saturday around the United States and the globe may be your opportunity. The latest TipSheet has more, plus info on understanding regional impacts and how states and cities are increasingly in the driver's seat.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [19]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [14]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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A (Student) Journalist’s Guide to Covering Dissent [20]

For student journalists and others planning to report this weekend's climate actions or future protests, our new EJ Academy column has a dozen rules for smart, safe reporting. Get tips on prepping and securing your gear, filing fast with the latest apps and knowing your rights so you can stand your ground.

SEJ Publication Types:
EJ Academy [21]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [22]
Climate Change [19]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [14]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
International [23]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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"The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate” [24]

BookShelf takes a peek into the hidden life of trees, to understand how biologists believe plants may communicate and even assist others that are struggling, and what that may mean for modern forestry.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [25]
Topics on the Beat:
Natural Resources [4]
Science [26]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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“Canoes: A Natural History in North America” [27]

Canoes have long been part of North America’s cultural fabric. And a hefty new book, rich in visuals, tells the story of this unique mode of transport, which brings us closer to nature and despite changes in materials has remained essentially unchanged.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [25]
Topics on the Beat:
Transportation [28]
Water & Oceans [17]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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Covering the Coyotes in Your Backyard [29]

With the ever-adaptable coyote now present in almost all 50 states, environmental journalists can find numerous local stories on the shifting boundaries between human settlements and wildlife. The latest TipSheet has story angles and sources, plus the controversy over coyote killing.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Wildlife [30]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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Leaker’s Guide, Part Two — What’s Legal, What’s Not? [31]

As journalists ramp up the cultivation of potential sources within government, WatchDog provides a guide to leaking and whistleblowing. What actions does the law cover? How are whistleblowers protected? What about reporter-source privilege and shield laws? Plus, is there a U.S. EPA policy on talking to media anyway?

SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [32]
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media [14]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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Pursuing the Local Coal Plant Story [33]

With the White House trying to revive coal as a key component of the power grid, environmental reporters can find many stories in what's happening to individual plants in their area. The latest TipSheet walks you through locating local plants, digging deeper with databases and tracing regulation of non-CO2 pollutants.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Energy & Fuel [11]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
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For Freelancers in Conflict Zones, Help Is out There [34]

You're reporting from the field in a high-risk locale, with a shoestring budget and no back-office support — how do you stay safe? The latest Freelance Files offers some cautionary tales from a long-time SEJ member recently returned from overseas, with a detailed resource guide to help keep you and your data secure.

SEJ Publication Types:
Freelance Files [35]
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media [14]
Region:
International [23]
Africa [36]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about For Freelancers in Conflict Zones, Help Is out There [34]

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