Publication Items

Analysis: Whither Transparency Under Trump? [1]

A flap over pool coverage of President-elect Trump may prove a prologue to new challenges for the news media. Will journalists have access to the sources and information needed to do their jobs, including covering coming policy battles over the environment? Our WatchDog editor reads the signals on press relations under a Trump Administration. Photo: By Marc Nozell [2] (Flickr) [CC BY 2.0 [3]].

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WatchDog TipSheet [4]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [5]
Government [6]
Journalism & Media [7]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Policy [9]
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National (U.S.) [10]
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Public [11]
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Lame Duck Congress Has Energy, Enviro Measures on Menu [12]

As the 114th Congress comes to a close, and the likelihood of a dramatically different approach in the coming Congress, a number of environment and energy bills remain unresolved. Our latest TipSheet looks at prospects for measures on water resources, energy, trade, hunting and more. Image: © Clipart.com [13]

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TipSheet [14]
Topics on the Beat:
Energy & Fuel [15]
Environmental Politics [5]
Government [6]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Natural Resources [16]
Water & Oceans [17]
Wildlife [18]
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National (U.S.) [10]
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Public [11]
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Infrastructure — Covering the Hidden, Neglected Stories [19]

With the nation's infrastructure suddenly atop the political agenda, thanks to incoming President Trump, Circle of Blue reporter Brett Walton talks with SEJournal Online about his award-winning series on the neglected risks of septic system pollution, in our latest 'Inside Story' Q&A.

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Inside Story [20]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Health [21]
Health [22]
Laws & Regulations [8]
People & Population [23]
Pollution [24]
Waste [25]
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National (U.S.) [10]
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Public [11]
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Journalism Must Rise to Challenge of Trump Presidency [26]

SEJ President Bobby Magill takes stock of an incoming administration he sees as having palpable hostility toward journalism, science and climate stability. His conclusion: Environmental journalism is more necessary than ever and we must take inspiration from this difficult moment to galvanize our work.

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SEJ Presidents Report [27]
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Journalism & Media [7]
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Public [11]
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About SEJournal [28]

SEJournal is the digital news magazine of the Society of Environmental Journalists, providing information and insight in a format that’s fast, free, and easy to search and share. Each week (at midday on Wednesdays), SEJournal's team of editors brings you an in-depth look at the environment beat through features, special reports and a wide range of columns.

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Will a New Broom Sweep Enviro-Energy Policy Clean? Tracking the Trump To-Do List [29]

In the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential upset, U.S. environmental and energy policy may undergo dramatic change. SEJournal Online has prepared a reporter’s watchlist of 12 stories with local angles and broad impact, ranging from fossil fuels to renewables, clean air to clean water, and infrastructure to public lands. Read on. [29]

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TipSheet [14]
Topics on the Beat:
Air [30]
Climate Change [31]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Environmental Health [21]
Environmental Politics [5]
Government [6]
Health [22]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Natural Resources [16]
Policy [9]
Pollution [24]
Science [32]
Transportation [33]
Waste [25]
Water & Oceans [17]
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National (U.S.) [10]
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Public [11]
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Beyond Fracking — Covering Injection Wells in Your State [34]

When dangerous liquid wastes are pumped into deep wells, it's the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control program that aims to keep the practice safe. But does it work? Our weekly TipSheet looks beyond fracking to other kinds of injection wells, and shows how you can track stories on the practice in your state.

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TipSheet [14]
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals [35]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Government [6]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Pollution [24]
Water & Oceans [17]
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Public [11]
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Yale, Pulitzer Partner on Climate Reporting Initiative [36]

Yale and Pulitzer Center plan a new program of fellowships, conferences and content sharing that hopes to improve journalism's reporting on climate change. SEJournal Online spoke with Yale Climate Connections Editor Bud Ward about the initiative and its aims.

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SEJ News [37]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [31]
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Public [11]
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When Old Ways of Reporting Are Still the Best [38]

Sometimes, the tried-and-true ways of reporting are still the best. In the latest Freelance Files column, our contributor shares three old-fashioned techniques for research and writing that, while they may seem less efficient, will actually get you doing your best work.

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Freelance Files [39]
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Journalism & Media [7]
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Public [11]
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Environment Is on the Ballot in Election 2016 [40]

While issues like climate change have gained little traction in the presidential race, environmental topics are playing a clearer role in some congressional contests, as well in statehouse and local elections. At the same time, a number of controversial ballot initiatives are tackling environmental topics ranging from plastic bag bans to solar energy. Get info and resources in our Election 2016 Issue Backgrounder.

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Backgrounders [41]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [31]
Consumer [42]
Environmental Politics [5]
Government [6]
Health [22]
Laws & Regulations [8]
Natural Resources [16]
Policy [9]
Waste [25]
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National (U.S.) [10]
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Public [11]
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