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"Climate Change Is Overwhelming US Flood Maps, FEMA Head Says" [1]

"WASHINGTON — Flood maps used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are out of date and understate the risks to homes and businesses from flooding and extreme rain triggered by climate change, FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said.

Those risks are in focus after flooding in Jackson, Mississippi, overwhelmed the city’s main water treatment plant a week ago, leaving more than 150,000 residents of the region without safe water. Ms. Criswell said there’s no timeline for restoring service to Jackson, the capital city.

Source: Bloomberg [2], 09/06/2022

"Chileans Resoundingly Reject New Progressive Constitution" [3]

"Chileans resoundingly rejected a new constitution to replace a charter imposed by the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet 41 years ago, dealing a stinging setback to President Gabriel Boric who argued the document would have ushered in a new progressive era."

Source: AP [4], 09/06/2022

"White House Announces Regulations, DOE Nominees" [7]

"President Joe Biden has selected environmental law expert Richard Revesz to lead his regulatory office, a move widely seen as a victory for the establishment wing over the progressive wing of the Democratic Party."

Source: E&E News [8], 09/06/2022

Methane and Climate Change Toolbox [11]

Levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, have doubled in the past 150 years due to human activity, particularly from fossil fuels and extensive farming. As part of an ongoing Society of Environmental Journalists special project focused on covering climate solutions, check out a methane resource toolbox and stay tuned for a methane reporting tipsheet in the coming weeks. Plus, watch the recording [12] of an SEJ virtual webinar, Covering Climate Solutions: Containing and Monitoring Methane.

Meeting the Challenge of Making More Money [13]

A career as an environmental journalist can be fulfilling — but it can also leave you crying all the way to the bank. Freelance Files gets guidance from four veteran journalists who’ve made the money side of independent reporting work better for them. Plus, six top tips for earning more with your own journalism. No. 1: “Ask for more.”

New Environmental Justice Index Helps ID Vulnerable Communities [14]

Biden administration efforts to measure its response to environmental injustice have spurred the launch of a place-based database that scores individual communities on the issue. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox reviews the new government index and suggests that despite weaknesses, it is still useful as part of a suite of similar tools. Learn more about how to effectively use the new database.

SciLine Media Briefing: The Lasting Toll of Hurricanes on Communities [15]

SciLine will host a briefing for reporters on the long-term toll of hurricanes on community services and infrastructure. Three experts will discuss the lasting effects of disruptions to municipal services, as well as sustained impacts on housing and schools in the months and years after a storm. 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET.

Interview a Scientist – Noise Pollution and Human Health [16]

Reporters can book a 15-min interview with pollution expert Dr. Erica Walker, from the Brown University School of Public Health, between 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET, on the impacts of noise pollution on human health, impact disparities for different demographic groups and steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to noise pollution.

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[1] https://www.sej.org/headlines/climate-change-overwhelming-us-flood-maps-fema-head-says [2] https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2022/09/04/Climate-change-is-overwhelming-US-flood-maps-FEMA-head-says/stories/202209040183 [3] https://www.sej.org/headlines/chileans-resoundingly-reject-new-progressive-constitution [4] https://apnews.com/article/caribbean-south-america-chile-constitutions-ffd6779b3f7f0c62579e6b0ec86affa6?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=TopNews&utm_campaign=position_3 [5] https://www.sej.org/headlines/what-will-new-uk-pm-liz-truss-do-climate-environment [6] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/05/liz-truss-shows-little-sign-she-is-ready-to-meet-big-environmental-challenges [7] https://www.sej.org/headlines/white-house-announces-regulations-doe-nominees [8] https://www.eenews.net/articles/white-house-announces-regulations-doe-nominees/ [9] https://www.sej.org/headlines/biden-remaking-climate-team-picks-john-podesta-guide-spending [10] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/climate/john-podesta-climate-biden.html [11] https://www.sej.org/publications/special-reports/climate-solutions/methane-and-climate-change-toolbox [12] https://www.sej.org/calendar/sej-webinar-covering-climate-solutions-containing-monitoring-methane [13] https://www.sej.org/publications/freelance-files/meeting-challenge-making-more-money [14] https://www.sej.org/publications/reporters-toolbox/new-environmental-justice-index-helps-id-vulnerable-communities [15] https://www.sej.org/calendar/sciline-media-briefing-lasting-toll-hurricanes-communities [16] https://www.sej.org/calendar/interview-scientist-noise-pollution-human-health [17] https://www.sej.org/search_results [18] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=943 [19] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=940 [20] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=941 [21] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=942 [22] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=945 [23] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=946 [24] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=947 [25] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=948 [26] https://www.sej.org/search_results?page=4900