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Climate Change Threatens the World’s Food Supply, United Nations Warns [1]

"The world’s land and water resources are being exploited at “unprecedented rates,” a new United Nations report warns, which combined with climate change is putting dire pressure on the ability of humanity to feed itself."

Agriculture [2]
Climate Change [3]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Studies [5]
Food [6]
Planning & Growth [7]
Science [8]
Public [9]
International [10]
Source: NY Times [11], 08/08/2019

"Who Will Pay for the Huge Costs of Holding Back Rising Seas?" [12]

"U.S. coastal cities face billions of dollars in costs for the extensive infrastructure projects needed to protect against rising seas and worsening storms. From Boston to Miami, government officials are only beginning to grasp the enormous expense of what will be required."

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [13]
Planning & Growth [7]
Water & Oceans [14]
Public [9]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: YaleE360 [16], 08/06/2019

Homes Are Being Built the Fastest in Many Flood-Prone Areas: Study [17]

"In many coastal states, flood-prone areas have seen the highest rates of home construction since 2010, a study found, suggesting that the risks of climate change have yet to fundamentally change people’s behavior."

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [13]
Laws & Regulations [18]
Planning & Growth [7]
Water & Oceans [14]
Public [9]
National (U.S.) [15]
Source: NY Times [19], 07/31/2019

Bikes Make Path for Local Environment Stories [20]

When it comes to bringing environmental stories home to your audience, don’t soft-pedal the topic of bicycling. Bikes are a way in to the issue of climate, as well as health and infrastructure. The most recent TipSheet has more on why you can ride the bike beat for your local reporting

SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [21]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [22]
Air [23]
Climate Change [3]
Energy & Fuel [24]
Health [25]
Journalism & Media [26]
Planning & Growth [7]
Pollution [27]
Transportation [28]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [15]
International [10]
Europe [29]
Visibility: 
Public [9]
June 29, 2019

Regeneration: Sustaining Life and Community [30]

This all-day participatory “pro-human" gathering near Washington, DC will feature a panel discussion exploring how we can live in better alignment with the way humans are “wired” to live, smaller group discussions, an informal idea-and-book exchange, and more.

Other Events [31]
Visibility: 
Public [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Diversity [32]
Planning & Growth [7]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [33]

From Colorado Contrasts to SEJ Shifts [34]

The Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference in Colorado this fall will bring attendees to a state rich in contrasts and storytelling fodder. At the same time, SEJ itself is readying for seismic shifts. SEJ President Bobby Magill shares firsthand knowledge of the Square State, plus a look into changes for the organization, in his latest quarterly report.

SEJ Publication Types: 
SEJ Presidents Report [35]
Topics on the Beat: 
Economy & Business [36]
Energy & Fuel [24]
Environmental Politics [37]
Forests [38]
Journalism & Media [26]
Natural Resources [39]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [40]
People & Population [41]
Planning & Growth [7]
Transportation [28]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [15]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [42]
Visibility: 
Public [9]
June 26, 2019

DEADLINE: IJNR's Bristol Bay Institute [43]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources invites journalists on an expenses-paid learning expedition to Alaska, Aug 31-Sep 7, 2019, to explore topics including mining in the Bristol Bay watershed; fisheries management; Indigenous sovereignty and resources management; climate change and its impacts on the region; land use issues; and more. Apply by Jun 26.

Workshops and Fellowships [44]
Visibility: 
Public [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [3]
Consumer [45]
Diversity [32]
Fish & Fisheries [46]
Journalism & Media [26]
Natural Resources [39]
People & Population [41]
Planning & Growth [7]
Water & Oceans [14]
Region: 
Alaska and Hawaii [47]
June 19, 2019 to June 21, 2019

At What Point Managed Retreat? Resilience Building in the Coastal Zone [48]

Organized by the Climate Adaptation Initiative at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, this conference in NYC will address a range of issues facing coastal communities in the US and around the world as sea levels rise and coastal flooding becomes more frequent and intense.

Other Events [31]
Visibility: 
Public [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [3]
Disasters [13]
Economy & Business [36]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Politics [37]
Government [49]
People & Population [41]
Planning & Growth [7]
Policy [50]
Water & Oceans [14]
Region: 
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [51]
July 21, 2019 to July 25, 2019

International Congress for Conservation Biology [52]

The Society for Conservation Biology's 2019 ICCB, a global forum for addressing conservation challenges and presenting new research in conservation science and practice, will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Complimentary registration is offered to credentialed journalists who work for a news service or broadcast outlet and who cover the environment, science or related news.

Professional Meetings [53]
Visibility: 
Public [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [54]
Climate Change [3]
Natural Resources [39]
People & Population [41]
Planning & Growth [7]
Policy [50]
Wildlife [55]
Region: 
Asia [56]
June 25, 2019 to June 26, 2019

Africa Blue Economy Forum [57]

The second annual forum in Tunis, Tunisia will focus on opportunities and innovations in emerging and frontier sectors of the Blue Economy and how they can help accelerate Africa’s transformation.

Other Events [31]
Visibility: 
Public [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [3]
Diversity [32]
Economy & Business [36]
Fish & Fisheries [46]
People & Population [41]
Planning & Growth [7]
Water & Oceans [14]
Region: 
Africa [58]

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