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Ports Reveal Big Surge In Harmful Emissions; Officials Blame Covid-19 Logjam [1]

"When Janet Schaaf-Gunter peered through the window at San Pedro Bay last year, she saw so many cargo ships it looked as if Southern California was on the brink of an invasion."

Source: LA Times [2], 10/18/2022

"5 State-Level Races That Could Alter The Energy Transition" [3]

"While much of the nation’s attention is focused on how November midterm elections will change Congress, several state-level races could have wide-ranging effects on the energy sector for years."

Source: E&E News [4], 10/18/2022

Ruling Could Bring Trials Against Oil Majors Over Louisiana Wetlands Damage [5]

"A federal appeals court in New Orleans on Monday ordered a nine-year-old lawsuit filed against oil and gas companies over damage to Louisiana's wetlands to be returned to state court for trial, potentially clearing the way for at least 41 similar suits -- alleging billions of dollars in damages -- to also move forward."

Source: Nola.com [6], 10/18/2022

"White House Planning Oil Reserve Release Announcement This Week" [7]

"The Biden administration is moving toward a release of at least another 10 million to 15 million barrels of oil from the nation’s emergency stockpile in a bid to balance markets and keep gasoline prices from climbing further, according to people familiar with the matter."

Source: Bloomberg [8], 10/18/2022

CDC Officials Describe Intense Pressure, Job Threats From Trump White House [9]

"Trump appointees oversaw a concerted effort to restrict immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border during the pandemic, change scientific reports and muzzle top officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to emails, text messages and interviews gathered by a congressional panel probing the pandemic response."

Source: Washington Post [10], 10/18/2022

"New Climate Czar Signals Shift to Climate Law Implementation" [11]

"President Joe Biden’s new national climate adviser may not have the high profile of his predecessor, but observers say Ali Zaidi’s mix of policy and economic chops are just what the administration needs to execute its agenda."

Source: Bloomberg Environment [12], 10/18/2022

"Clean Water Act at 50: Environmental Gains, Challenges Unmet" [13]

"Lifelong Cleveland resident Steve Gove recalls when the Cuyahoga River symbolized shame — fetid, lifeless, notorious for catching fire when sparks from overhead rail cars ignited the oil-slicked surface."

Source: AP [14], 10/18/2022

Environmental Reporting Through an Indigenous Perspective [15]

Indigenous communities that have tried to live in balance with nature have seen their practices largely ignored. But now many have turned to them for guidance. As part of a special initiative from the Society of Environmental Journalists on covering climate solutions, we offer a tipsheet from journalist Brian Bull on reporting on how Indigenous people use nature-based environmental solutions. Also, check out additional resources [16] and watch video from an earlier webinar [17].

Should Journalism Educators Mix It Up With Interdisciplinary Projects? [18]

When it comes to working across boundaries in an academic setting, those who teach journalism may be naturals, tapping as they often can into their experience reporting on those from very different backgrounds and disciplines. EJ Academy’s editor, Bob Wyss, shares his experience with a successful project examining self-driving vehicles and explains why fellow journalism educators may want to give interdisciplinary teaching a try.

Lead Ammo and Tackle, Decades Later, Still Fought Over by Big Guns [19]

Lead kills. With hunting and fishing seasons underway, lead ammo and tackle put a known neurotoxin into the ecosystem. And that renews a long-standing controversy, with a tug of war over rules limiting lead at the local and federal levels. The latest TipSheet examines why it matters to vulnerable species, like the bald eagle, as well as to humans. Plus, local story ideas and resources.

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