Publication Items

The Joy of Rewilding [1]

Rewilding is a global movement to restore natural processes and boost biodiversity. It’s also the name of an online magazine launched by journalists Kat Tancock and Domini Clark. Their goal? To expose more people to the concept and inspire action through positive storytelling. Co-founder Tancock on the magazine’s editorial vision, opportunities for freelancers to contribute and what rewilding means to her.

SEJ Publication Types:
Features [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Agriculture [4]
Biodiversity [5]
Climate Change [6]
Environmental Health [7]
Journalism & Media [8]
Science [9]
Wildlife [10]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [12]
International [13]
Canada [14]
Mexico [15]
Europe [16]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Trump Tariffs Blow Up Long U.S.-Canada Environmental Partnership [18]

As trade wars loom with U.S. allies, including our neighbors to the north and south, another kind of long-standing relationship is under threat — the environmental partnership between the United States and Canada. A Backgrounder Analysis examines deep-rooted ties over energy, water and timber. Does the brewing conflict over trade mean the long bonds over the environment have been broken?

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [19]
Topics on the Beat:
Consumer [20]
Economy & Business [21]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Politics [23]
Fish & Fisheries [24]
Forests [25]
Government [26]
Laws & Regulations [27]
Natural Resources [28]
Policy [29]
Water & Oceans [30]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [12]
Northwest (OR WA) [31]
International [13]
Canada [14]
Mexico [15]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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#SEJ2025 — Confronting the Past, Surviving the Future [32]

Next week, hundreds of environmental journalists are expected to gather in Arizona for #SEJ2025, the Society of Environmental Journalists’ expansive annual conference. Co-chair Kendal Blust has highlights of the four-day event, plus how the challenges facing the Southwest are those of communities across the United States, and why now is a critical time for journalists to come together. Read her rundown [32] and register now [33], before the April 16 midnight deadline.

SEJ Publication Types:
SEJ News [34]
Topics on the Beat:
Agriculture [4]
Biodiversity [5]
Climate Change [6]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Justice [35]
Environmental Politics [23]
Fish & Fisheries [24]
Food [36]
Government [26]
Health [37]
Journalism & Media [8]
Natural Resources [28]
People & Population [38]
Planning & Growth [39]
Policy [29]
Pollution [40]
Science [9]
Water & Oceans [30]
Wildlife [10]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [41]
International [13]
Mexico [15]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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U.S. Fuel Exports To Profit Industry, Slam Consumers [42]

‘Energy dominance’ is a Trump catchphrase whose meaning may be vague — since the U.S. is already the world’s top producer of oil and natural gas. But one thing that does seem clear, per the new Backgrounder, is that a flood of new U.S. permits to export gas will likely mean higher energy prices for U.S. customers.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [19]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [6]
Consumer [20]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Politics [23]
Policy [29]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
International [13]
Canada [14]
Mexico [15]
Europe [16]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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The Forgotten Victims of Hidalgo [43]

Contaminated water sickened thousands of residents near Mexico City for 40 years — even as officials knew they were being poisoned. Then, an investigative news team turned its attention to the polluted region, and produced multiple video and text versions of an award-winning feature focused on the residents’ health, poverty and more. Read a revealing Q&A with investigative producer Carlos Carabaña in the new Inside Story.

SEJ Publication Types:
Inside Story [44]
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals [45]
Environmental Justice [35]
Government [26]
Health [37]
Journalism & Media [8]
People & Population [38]
Pollution [40]
Waste [46]
Water & Oceans [30]
Region:
International [13]
Mexico [15]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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Reporting on Illegal Wildlife Trade – Story Ideas, Safety Tips and More [47]

Illicit trade in wild animals and plants is a billion-dollar global business that threatens biodiversity and human health. Endless reporting opportunities range from exposing corruption and criminal networks to debunking claims about products derived from endangered species. Journalist Rene Ebersole shares insights from her 20 years on the trail of wildlife smugglers, poachers and other environmental lawbreakers — and introduces a new nonprofit dedicated to this beat.

SEJ Publication Types:
Features [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity [5]
Consumer [20]
Economy & Business [21]
Fish & Fisheries [24]
Government [26]
Journalism & Media [8]
Laws & Regulations [27]
Wildlife [10]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
California [48]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [49]
International [13]
Mexico [15]
Africa [50]
Central America & the Caribbean [51]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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How Climate Change Complicates the Refugee Crisis [52]

The displacement of populations by climate impacts, while not a new phenomenon in human history, is worsening in the face of global warming’s extreme weather patterns. Yet the extensive international regime to aid refugees doesn’t cover those migrating due to flooding, drought, natural disasters or climate change. Backgrounder considers the implications and how nations will respond to the new realities.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [19]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [6]
Disasters [53]
Environmental Politics [23]
People & Population [38]
Policy [29]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
California [48]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [54]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [55]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [49]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [41]
International [13]
Mexico [15]
Africa [50]
Antarctica & Arctic [56]
Asia [57]
Central America & the Caribbean [51]
Europe [16]
Middle East [58]
South America [59]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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LNG To Fuel Conflict, Profit, Warming in Coming Years [60]

A partisan debate has flared over liquified natural gas, as industry, environmentalists and politicians wrangle over LNG’s role in climate change and the energy transition, heating and electricity prices, and international and domestic U.S. politics. Backgrounder lays out LNG’s history, starting with the fracking boom and bringing it up to speed with the war in Ukraine and upcoming presidential elections.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [19]
Topics on the Beat:
Activism [3]
Chemicals [45]
Climate Change [6]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Politics [23]
Government [26]
Laws & Regulations [27]
Natural Resources [28]
Policy [29]
Pollution [40]
Technology [61]
Transportation [62]
Water & Oceans [30]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Alaska and Hawaii [63]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [55]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [49]
International [13]
Canada [14]
Mexico [15]
Asia [57]
Europe [16]
Middle East [58]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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The Seven Stages of Beach Exploitation (and Restoration) [64]

When most people think of coastal tourist destinations, they imagine beaches lined by palm trees and exclusive resorts. But those are exactly the kind of realities that contribute to the environmental and economic decline of coastal communities and their local residents, argues a new book. Contributing Editor Jenny Weeks has our review in the new BookShelf.

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf [65]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [6]
Environmental Health [7]
Natural Resources [28]
People & Population [38]
Planning & Growth [39]
Pollution [40]
Water & Oceans [30]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
Alaska and Hawaii [63]
California [48]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [66]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [49]
International [13]
Mexico [15]
Africa [50]
Asia [57]
Australia & Oceania [67]
Central America & the Caribbean [51]
Europe [16]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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COP 27 Egypt — From Afar, How UN Meeting Will Affect Climate Change Reporting [68]

How will the UN’s yearly climate treaty talks in Egypt next month touch domestic U.S. reporting? The latest Backgrounder has an outlook, with close attention to the question of compensation for nations suffering the worst impacts of global warming, plus the politics of war and energy, methane and HFCs. The prospects for action in and after Egypt.

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders [19]
Topics on the Beat:
Climate Change [6]
Disasters [53]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Justice [35]
Environmental Politics [23]
Government [26]
Journalism & Media [8]
Policy [29]
Region:
National (U.S.) [11]
International [13]
Mexico [15]
Africa [50]
Asia [57]
Australia & Oceania [67]
Central America & the Caribbean [51]
Europe [16]
Middle East [58]
South America [59]
Visibility:
Public [17]
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