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September 17, 2024 to September 19, 2024

Climate on the Ballot: A Virtual Summit for Journalists [1]

The 2024 election will have a profound effect on how, and whether, the US government addresses the climate crisis. Over three days — through panels, workshops, and more — Covering Climate Now will dig into the challenges and opportunities of elevating the climate angle in journalists’ political storytelling.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Government [5]
Journalism & Media [6]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [7]

"Who Might Lead EPA for Trump 2.0?" [8]

"Former President Donald Trump may turn to one of his former appointees to shoulder a tough gig in his possible second term: running EPA."

Environmental Politics [9]
Government [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: E&E News [10], 08/19/2024
  • Read more about "Who Might Lead EPA for Trump 2.0?" [8]

As Millions of Acres Burn, Firefighters Say USFS Has Left Them With Shortages [11]

"The agency recently said that it had reached 101% of its firefighter hiring goal for 2024, but those on the front lines say the agency is understating how badly depleted their ranks are, especially for experienced firefighters."

Climate Change [4]
Disasters [12]
Forests [13]
Government [5]
Natural Resources [14]
People & Population [15]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: ProPublica [16], 08/16/2024
  • Read more about As Millions of Acres Burn, Firefighters Say USFS Has Left Them With Shortages [11]

"US To Expand Bird-Flu Testing Of Beef In Slaughterhouses" [17]

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it will expand bird-flu testing of beef entering the food supply as part of its response to the ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle, adding that U.S. beef and dairy products remain safe to consume."

Agriculture [18]
Environmental Health [19]
Food [20]
Government [5]
Science [21]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Reuters [22], 08/14/2024
  • Read more about "US To Expand Bird-Flu Testing Of Beef In Slaughterhouses" [17]

"This Oil Tycoon Brings In Millions For Trump, And May Set His Agenda" [23]

"After Donald Trump asked the oil industry to contribute $1 billion to his presidential campaign in April, oil baron Harold Hamm immediately started working the phones."

Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [24]
Energy & Fuel [25]
Environmental Health [19]
Environmental Politics [9]
Government [5]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Pollution [27]
Water & Oceans [28]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Washington Post [29], 08/14/2024
  • Read more about "This Oil Tycoon Brings In Millions For Trump, And May Set His Agenda" [23]

Project 2025 Video Says Feds Should ‘Eradicate’ Climate Change References [30]

"A training video associated with Project 2025 — a controversial playbook for a future conservative presidency by the right-wing Heritage Foundation — calls for eliminating references to climate change across the federal government."

Climate Change [4]
Environmental Politics [9]
Government [5]
Journalism & Media [6]
Laws & Regulations [26]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: The Hill [31], 08/13/2024
  • Read more about Project 2025 Video Says Feds Should ‘Eradicate’ Climate Change References [30]

Wyoming Offers To Sell Land To Grand Teton Park — Or Developers [32]

"Under a chrome-colored sky ribboned by rainclouds, local outfitter Jake Hutton led a horseback tour of the Kelly Parcel, telling stories all the while."

Biodiversity [33]
Environmental Politics [9]
Government [5]
Natural Resources [14]
Wildlife [34]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [35]
Source: NPR [36], 08/06/2024
  • Read more about Wyoming Offers To Sell Land To Grand Teton Park — Or Developers [32]

Report Calls For US Government To Own Up To Abusive Boarding School History [37]

"The U.S. Department of the Interior released its final investigative report Tuesday on the ugly history of federal Indian boarding schools, calling for a formal apology from the U.S. government and ongoing support to help Native people recover from the generational trauma that endures."

Environmental Health [19]
Environmental Justice [38]
Government [5]
Laws & Regulations [26]
People & Population [15]
Religion, Faith and Spirituality [39]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: ICT [40], 07/31/2024
  • Read more about Report Calls For US Government To Own Up To Abusive Boarding School History [37]

Wind Farms’ Benefits To Communities Face Opposition And Misinformation [41]

"After NextEra proposed a wind farm in Greeley County, Nebraska two years ago, Robert Bernt, a dairy farm owner in the area, helped to mobilize community members against the idea."

Energy & Fuel [25]
Environmental Justice [38]
Environmental Politics [9]
Government [5]
Infrastructure [42]
Laws & Regulations [26]
People & Population [15]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: AP [43], 07/29/2024
  • Read more about Wind Farms’ Benefits To Communities Face Opposition And Misinformation [41]

Track Harmful Algal Blooms With Data. Avoid Bad Clams [44]

It’s summertime and the living is easy for algae that can be hazardous to human health. Climate heating and agricultural pollution are making the problem worse. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores useful sources of data for tracking trends. Plus, tips on how to use the data for local reporting on the risks posed by this seasonal threat.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Reporters Toolbox [45]
Topics on the Beat: 
Agriculture [18]
Biodiversity [33]
Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [24]
Environmental Health [19]
Fish & Fisheries [46]
Food [20]
Government [5]
Health [47]
Journalism & Media [6]
Natural Resources [14]
Pollution [27]
Science [21]
Water & Oceans [28]
Wildlife [34]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [7]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
  • Read more about Track Harmful Algal Blooms With Data. Avoid Bad Clams [44]

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