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"Many California Hospitals Are Near Wildfire Danger Zones, Study Says" [1]

"Wildfires regularly sweep through California, destroying forests and threatening homes. But a recent study shows an unexpected danger of the fires: They can shut down, or prevent access to, hospitals and other inpatient facilities."

Source: Washington Post [2], 05/02/2023

"Supreme Court to Mull Voiding Chevron Ruling on Agency Power" [3]

"The US Supreme Court will consider overturning a decades-old legal doctrine that has given federal regulators broad power to define their authority, accepting an appeal that aims to put new constraints on environmental, consumer-protection and financial-watchdog agencies."

Source: Bloomberg Environment [4], 05/02/2023

Environmental Journalists, Idling in Idaho [5]

With the Society of Environmental Journalists’ 32nd annual conference in Boise now behind us, humorist David Helvarg offers a sharp-witted, albeit affectionate, skewering of the five-day gathering, everything from the host state’s politics to the innumerable sessions and the final blowout party. Prepare for punnage. Plus, check out the evolving multimedia coverage [6] of the event, and watch for session audio recordings to come.

Reporting on the Amazon Rainforest Highlights Accelerating Destruction [7]

A prize-winning feature from the frontlines of the Amazon rainforest drew accolades in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ most recent awards contest. Judges said the “deeply reported account explains history and present-day politics through the lens of people whose voices are rarely heard in U.S. media.” Bloomberg investigative reporter Jessica Brice shares insights from the joint project, in the latest Inside Story Q&A.

"What Cheetahs, Armadillos and Whales Revealed About Human DNA" [8]

"Over a decade, scientists compared the genomes of 240 mammals to see how humans are the same — and different."

Source: NYTimes [9], 05/01/2023

"Maine Transmission Line Is Stalled Despite Court Victories" [10]

"One of the largest clean energy projects in New England is racking up victories in court, but the project’s developer said Wednesday it won’t know until midyear when construction will resume."

Source: E&E News [11], 05/01/2023

"The Places At Greatest Risk From Extreme Heat" [12]

"A record-shattering heat wave that blistered the Pacific Northwest in 2021 carried an important lesson, scientists say. Places that historically haven’t had to deal with extreme heat may not be prepared when it strikes."

Source: E&E News [13], 05/01/2023

"Will A New National Park Mend Tribal Ties?" [14]

"Everything seemed in place at Macon City Hall as Mayor Lester Miller slipped into his pink jacket to kick off the opening of the International Cherry Blossom Festival last month, when more than 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees hit their peak bloom."

Source: E&E News [15], 05/01/2023

Funding Initiative May Help Surface Overlooked Environmental Justice Stories [16]

A new government-organized network of environmental justice assistance centers may not only assist the community groups applying for billions in federal funds but could also help point environmental journalists toward undercovered stories on the beat. The latest TipSheet explains how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency initiative will work and how to locate the centers for your reporting.

"Dispatcher Frustration Over Stress And Pay Risks US Wildfire Chaos" [17]

"Eric Wiersma says there's an 80% chance he'll quit his job helping direct crews to U.S. wildfires if office staff like him are denied new benefits intended for federal firefighters."

Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn. [18], 05/01/2023

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