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Pitching High and Tight — An Independent Journalist Finds Success [1]

In her early days, freelancer Gloria Dickie aimed high, pitching her dream publication first, as well as offering newsier stories and short features instead of long-form. The formula worked, leading to assignments, a book project and a prestigious staff job. Freelance Files Co-Editor Christine Woodside spoke with Dickie about the lessons of a life as an independent. Plus, a BookShelf review [2] of “Eight Bears” by a fellow bear connoisseur.

Dangerous Inland Flooding in Reporters’ Forecast [3]

While much attention is paid to hurricane flooding along the coasts, recent disasters in the Northeast United States brought home the dangers of flooding inland. The latest TipSheet has the basics, plus more than a dozen story ideas and reporting resources for local journalists to prepare for coverage of inland floods.

"Domestic Rabbits Invade Florida Suburb Thanks To Illegal Breeder" [4]

"When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits."

Source: AP [5], 07/21/2023

"11 Wild Horses Dead After Helicopter Chase During Federal Roundup" [6]

"Nearly a dozen wild horses have died in the first 10 days of a big mustang roundup in Nevada, deaths that a Las Vegas congresswoman is calling tragic proof of the urgent need to outlaw helicopters to capture the animals on federal land."

Source: AP [7], 07/21/2023

Race-Blind Biden Effort On Air Pollution Disparities Will Fail: Report [8]

"The Biden administration has pledged to address deadly air pollution disparities in communities of color that resulted from historically racist policy decisions. But its efforts are destined to fail if officials follow through on a decision to dismiss race as a factor to determine where federal aid should be focused, a new report says."

Source: Washington Post [9], 07/21/2023

"The Biden Administration Bets Big on ‘Climate Smart’ Agriculture" [10]

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated more than $3 billion to help farmers transition to practices that sequester carbon and reduce emissions. But some researchers claim the program can’t measure emissions accurately and is unlikely to achieve its climate goals."

Source: YaleE360 [11], 07/21/2023

Pitching High and Tight — An Independent Journalist Finds Success [1]

Dangerous Inland Flooding in Reporters’ Forecast [3]

"Domestic Rabbits Invade Florida Suburb Thanks To Illegal Breeder" [4]

"11 Wild Horses Dead After Helicopter Chase During Federal Roundup" [6]

Race-Blind Biden Effort On Air Pollution Disparities Will Fail: Report [8]

"The Biden Administration Bets Big on ‘Climate Smart’ Agriculture" [10]

"GOP Pushes Disastrous Environmental Plan As The Planet Bakes" [12]

Revealed: Media Blitz Against UK Heat Pumps Funded by Gas Lobby Group [14]

"World Will Miss 1.5C Warming Limit - Top UK Expert" [16]

Utilities’ Fossil Fuel Investments Driving Up Rates For The Most Vulnerable [18]

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