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  • The Art of the Essay for Science and Environment Writers [1]

    What makes for an effective science or environment essay? Freelance Files contributor Michelle Nijhuis explores universal qualities of the best work: It begins with a persistent question that sets the essayist off on a journey of discovery. Also, practical tips on how to get published beyond the essay departments of major magazines.

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    Freelance Files [2]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Journalism & Media [3]
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    Public [4]
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  • Congressional Regulatory Override — The Rulebook [5]

    Regulations about toxic air pollution from oil refineries are among many Obama administration actions that may be targetted for reversal by Republicans in Congress. The key to such a move? The Congressional Review Act. TipSheet explains how it works — and doesn't.

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    TipSheet [6]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Air [7]
    Chemicals [8]
    Energy & Fuel [9]
    Environmental Politics [10]
    Government [11]
    Laws & Regulations [12]
    Pollution [13]
    Region: 
    National (U.S.) [14]
    Visibility: 
    Public [4]
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  • "Water in Plain Sight: Hope for a Thirsty World" [15]

    "Water in Plain Sight" suggests better land practices could reap water and climate benefits.

     

     

    SEJ Publication Types: 
    BookShelf [16]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Agriculture [17]
    Climate Change [18]
    Food [19]
    Region: 
    Africa [20]
    South America [21]
    Visibility: 
    Public [4]
    • Read more about "Water in Plain Sight: Hope for a Thirsty World" [15]
  • "Water Is for Fighting Over...And Other Myths About Water in the West" [22]

    "Water Is for Fighting Over" explores how Western water woes may not be so disastrous. 

     

     

    SEJ Publication Types: 
    BookShelf [16]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Natural Resources [23]
    Water & Oceans [24]
    Region: 
    California [25]
    Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [26]
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    Public [4]
    • Read more about "Water Is for Fighting Over...And Other Myths About Water in the West" [22]
  • FEJ Grant Supports Creation of Times-Picayune's Louisiana Coastal Reporting Team [27]

    The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com will create a Louisiana Coastal Reporting Team in early 2017, made possible in part through a major grant from SEJ's Fund for Environmental Journalism. The new team will be co-led by longtime SEJ member and award-winning environment reporter Mark Schleifstein. A national search is under way for two additional environmental journalists to work full-time on the Team.

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    SEJ News [28]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Journalism & Media [3]
    Water & Oceans [24]
    Region: 
    SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [29]
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  • "Covering the Environment: How Journalists Work the Green Beat" [30]

      

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  • Finding the Stories Beneath the Snow and Ice [31]

    Drought, flooding, water pollution, road conditions, shipping, climate change, even recreational activities like skiing, skating and ice-fishing — these are all potential stories around the white stuff, some with big environmental consequences. This week's TipSheet offers resources for local coverage of ice and snow.

    SEJ Publication Types: 
    TipSheet [6]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Climate Change [18]
    Economy & Business [32]
    Journalism & Media [3]
    Pollution [13]
    Water & Oceans [24]
    Region: 
    National (U.S.) [14]
    Visibility: 
    Public [4]
    • Read more about Finding the Stories Beneath the Snow and Ice [31]
  • Will State, Local Government Replace Feds on Climate Change? [33]

    Even if the incoming Trump Administration retreats from climate action, as many fear, state and local governments may fill the gap on climate policy. Our latest Issue Backgrounder takes a closer look, and offers sources and resources to help you cover the more localized climate stories that may result.

    SEJ Publication Types: 
    Backgrounders [34]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Air [7]
    Climate Change [18]
    Environmental Politics [10]
    Government [11]
    Laws & Regulations [12]
    Policy [35]
    Region: 
    National (U.S.) [14]
    California [25]
    Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [26]
    Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [36]
    Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [37]
    Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [38]
    Northwest (OR WA) [39]
    SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [29]
    Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [40]
    Canada [41]
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  • What Challenges Face Enviro Journalism Teaching? [42]

    A look at major challenges encountered by teachers of environmental journalism found many: Fluctuating support from administrations and students, advocacy concerns, balancing technology and storytelling, and addressing dim career prospects. Insights — and solutions — from the new EJ Academy column.

    SEJ Publication Types: 
    EJ Academy [43]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Economy & Business [32]
    Environmental Studies [44]
    Journalism & Media [3]
    Region: 
    National (U.S.) [14]
    Visibility: 
    Public [4]
    • Read more about What Challenges Face Enviro Journalism Teaching? [42]
  • Lead Found in National Guard Armories Across U.S. [45]

    A Portland Oregonian investigation turns up problems with toxic lead in National Guard armories around the country, exposing not just military personnel, but the general public. TipSheet reports that a database built for the investigation gives journalists around the nation a way to track problems in their local facilities. 

    SEJ Publication Types: 
    TipSheet [6]
    Topics on the Beat: 
    Air [7]
    Environmental Health [46]
    Military [47]
    Region: 
    National (U.S.) [14]
    Visibility: 
    Public [4]
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