Transportation

Public [6]

Source: Reuters [8], 02/15/2019

Read more about "U.S. Issues New Rules Requiring Rail Oil Spill Response Plans" [1]

"Harley-Davidson Embraces A New Sound As It Enters The Electric Era" [9]

"Harley-Davidsons are famous for their iconic deep rumble. But the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker's latest model features an electric motor that emits a high-pitched whirring sound. Will Harley fans go along for the ride?"

Consumer [10]

Public [6]

Source: NPR [11], 02/14/2019

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Green New Deal Proposes Sweeping Economic Transformation [12]

Our latest Issue Backgrounder looks at the potentially historic impact of the ambitious climate action agenda known as the Green New Deal — not just on this Congress or the next, or even on the race for the White House in 2020, but for the soul of the Democratic Party. An analysis of a public policy program in the making, the political maneuvering it’s engendering and its prospects to sow division or prompt a united front.

SEJ Publication Types:

Backgrounders [13]

Topics on the Beat:

Activism [14]

Government [18]

Health [19]

People & Population [20]

Policy [21]

Pollution [22]

Technology [23]

Region:

International [24]

Visibility:

Public [6]

Read more about Green New Deal Proposes Sweeping Economic Transformation [12]

Environment and Energy News Outlook for 2019 [25]

With 2019 in full swing, the SEJournal offers an analysis of the year ahead in environment and energy news, with an overview of our full special report, the “2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment [26].” Plus, don’t miss SEJ’s Jan. 25 event with top reporters [27] to help you keep track of the big stories on the beat. RSVP here [28] to attend in-person or online.

SEJ Publication Types:

Features [29]

Topics on the Beat:

Activism [14]

Air [30]

Chemicals [31]

Disasters [2]

Environmental Health [32]

Government [18]

Health [19]

Journalism & Media [33]

Natural Resources [34]

People & Population [20]

Policy [21]

Pollution [22]

Science [35]

Waste [36]

Water & Oceans [37]

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Visibility:

Public [6]

Read more about Environment and Energy News Outlook for 2019 [25]

"Detroit Show Has SUVs, Horsepower, But Electric Cars Are Few" [38]

"Automakers have promised to start selling hordes of electric cars in the next few years, but only two will be unveiled at the big Detroit auto show that kicks off this week — and those aren’t even ready for production."

Technology [23]

Public [6]

Source: AP [39], 01/15/2019

Read more about "Detroit Show Has SUVs, Horsepower, But Electric Cars Are Few" [38]

Rollback on Auto Emission Standards Faces Rocky Road [40]

Expect the fight to worsen over the Trump Administration’s attempted rollback of auto mileage standards. Not only is California resisting a loss of its waiver to set tighter rules, joining at least 16 other states in a preemptive lawsuit. But carmakers themselves are deviating from the Trump line, worried over a fracturing of the nationwide auto market or seeking an edge in the field for more efficient vehicles. This special edition TipSheet looks at prospects for conflict in the year ahead.

SEJ Publication Types:

TipSheet [41]

Topics on the Beat:

Air [30]

Consumer [10]

Government [18]

Policy [21]

Pollution [22]

Region:

California [42]

Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [43]

Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [44]

International [24]

Middle East [45]

Visibility:

Public [6]

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Fiat Chrysler Settles For Nearly $800 Million On Emissions Cheating [46]

"Fiat Chrysler Automobiles agreed Thursday to a settlement with U.S. regulators and other plaintiffs that could cost the automaker roughly $800 million to resolve allegations that it cheated on emissions tests."

Air [30]

Pollution [22]

Public [6]

Source: Washington Post [47], 01/11/2019

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"Norway's Electric Cars Zip To New Record: Almost A Third Of All Sales" [48]

"Almost a third of new cars sold in Norway last year were pure electric, a new world record as the country strives to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles by 2025."

Public [6]

Europe [49]

Source: Reuters [50], 01/03/2019

Read more about "Norway's Electric Cars Zip To New Record: Almost A Third Of All Sales" [48]

The 2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment [26]

SEJournal looks ahead to key issues in the coming year with this "2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment" special report. Stay tuned as we continue to add elements to the report up through and beyond its formal launch Jan. 25 at an annual roundtable [27], organized by the Society of Environmental Journalists with the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C.

SEJ Publication Types:

SEJ News [51]

Topics on the Beat:

Activism [14]

Air [30]

Chemicals [31]

Consumer [10]

Disasters [2]

Environmental Health [32]

Environmental Studies [52]

Fish & Fisheries [53]

Forests [54]

Government [18]

Health [19]

Journalism & Media [33]

Natural Resources [34]

People & Population [20]

Policy [21]

Pollution [22]

Science [35]

Technology [23]

Water & Oceans [37]

Wildlife [55]

Region:

International [24]

Visibility:

Public [6]

Read more about The 2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment [26]

Under Trump, Squalls over Science Will Continue in 2019 [56]

The Trump administration’s “war on science” is playing out not just at the EPA, with its controversial proposed “secret science” rule, but at federal agencies throughout the government. This special TipSheet lays out the conflict, and offers guidance on how to turn the overarching issue into a story with character and a regional or local sense of place. Plus, see more in our ongoing 2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment.

SEJ Publication Types:

TipSheet [41]

Topics on the Beat:

Biodiversity [57]