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Open-Access Science Publishing: Good for Journalists, and Good for Public [1]

The suicide earlier this month of open-access activist Aaron Swartz brings again to the fore the ongoing difficulty journalists have accessing published scientific studies that bear on key current and future policy issues. Photo of Swartz, credit Flickr/peretzp.

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
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Science [3]
Policy [4]
Government [5]
Activism [6]
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Public [7]

"Global Climate Change: A Primer" [8]

 

SEJ Publication Types: 
BookShelf [9]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [10]
Journalism & Media [11]
Policy [4]
Science [3]
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Public [7]
December 6, 2012

Election 2012 – 30 Days Later: What Happened and What's Next [12]

Thirty days after the 2012 election, join Waggener Edstrom Worldwide and the Public Affairs Council in DC to hear about "what happened and what's next" from four leading national journalists covering the energy and environment, economy and business, health and technology sectors. 8 to 10 a.m. EST. Free event but RSVP required by November 30th.

Other Events [13]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [14]
Policy [4]
Planning & Growth [15]
Natural Resources [16]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Health [18]
Government [5]
Environmental Politics [19]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Economy & Business [21]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [22]
November 13, 2012

Post-Election Law and Policy Directions for Shale Drilling [23]

Beginning Nov. 13, ALI-CLE and the Environmental Law Institute offer a five-part series — via telephone or audio webcast — on shale drilling and hydraulic fracturing that offers an in-depth examination of the environmental law and policy issues facing companies, governments, activist groups, and citizens who are concerned about this critical area of our nation's energy infrastructure.

Professional Meetings [24]
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Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Policy [4]
Natural Resources [16]
Government [5]
Environmental Politics [19]
Energy & Fuel [20]
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National (U.S.) [25]
November 13, 2012 to November 14, 2012

Workshop: Understanding the Connections between Coastal Waters and Ocean Ecosystem Services and Human Health [26]

This free National Academies Institute of Medicine workshop in Washington DC will bring together members of the ecology, ecosystem services, and health communities to gain a better understanding of the connections between coastal waterways and ocean processes and public health risks and benefits. A live webcast of the workshop will also be available for those who are unable to attend in person.

Other Events [13]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [27]
Science [3]
Pollution [28]
Policy [4]
Planning & Growth [15]
People & Population [29]
Natural Resources [16]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Health [18]
Food [30]
Fish & Fisheries [31]
Environmental Studies [32]
Environmental Health [33]
Biodiversity [34]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [22]

"Frontline: Did the Climate Deniers Win?" [35]

The hour-long report on the fossil-industry and right-wing climate science denial movement broadcast on PBS Frontline Tuesday night raises a key issue. Did deniers win their fight to stop action on global warming by killing it in Congress and keeping it out of the presidential campaign?

Science [3]
Policy [4]
Environmental Politics [19]
Climate Change [10]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [25]
Source: PBS Frontline [36], 10/25/2012
September 19, 2012 to September 25, 2012

Lewis M. Branscomb Science and Democracy Forum-Sept 19th, 25th [37]

Join the Union of Concerned Scientists (USC) Center for Science and Democracy for a forum on barriers to citizen access to governmental scientific information. Attend the symposium via webcast or in person at the Newseum (limited seating) from 8:30 to Noon EDT. The session is free but requires registration.

Other Events [13]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Science [3]
Policy [4]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Journalism & Media [11]
Government [5]
Environmental Politics [19]
Environmental Health [33]
Activism [6]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [22]
October 9, 2025 to October 15, 2025

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress [38]

Media are invited to cover the IUCN World Conservation Congress for free, either in person or virtually. Held every four years, the 2025 event takes place in Abu Dhabi with five themes.

Professional Meetings [24]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [34]
Climate Change [10]
Economy & Business [21]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Environmental Health [33]
Environmental Politics [19]
Fish & Fisheries [31]
Food [30]
Forests [39]
Government [5]
Health [18]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Natural Resources [16]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [40]
People & Population [29]
Planning & Growth [15]
Policy [4]
Pollution [28]
Technology [14]
Transportation [41]
Waste [42]
Water & Oceans [27]
Wildlife [43]
Region: 
International [44]
Middle East [45]
September 13, 2012 to September 15, 2012

International Conference on Culture, Politics and Climate Change [46]

This cross-disciplinary conference in Boulder, CO will explore intersections between culture, politics, and science in order to enhance understanding of public policy addressing climate change.

Other Events [13]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Policy [4]
Environmental Studies [32]
Environmental Politics [19]
Climate Change [10]
Region: 
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [47]
September 16, 2012 to September 17, 2012

Industry Leadership Forum on Arctic Sustainable Development [48]

The World Ocean Council (WOC) Arctic Business Leadership Council meeting marks the start of an ongoing forum for multi-sectoral collaboration among responsible companies on the future of the Arctic. The gathering will bring together representatives of shipping, oil and gas, fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, marine science/technology and other industries with interests in the Arctic.

Other Events [13]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Water & Oceans [27]
Technology [14]
Policy [4]
Planning & Growth [15]
Natural Resources [16]
Laws & Regulations [17]
Government [5]
Fish & Fisheries [31]
Environmental Politics [19]
Environmental Health [33]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Economy & Business [21]
Region: 
Europe [49]

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