Journalism & Media

Capturing the Invisible — Photographing Extreme Heat Waves [1]

If extreme heat seems an unusual subject for December, the new EJ InSight column reminds us that among the natural disasters sweeping 2023 were waves of devastating global highs. Yet telling that story visually is an enormous challenge, acknowledges former LA Times photo editor Silvia Rázgová, who shares insights into how to portray the seriousness of extreme heat, getting beyond the cliches and connecting (safely) with its dangerous reality.

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EJ InSight [2]

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Climate Change [3]

Disasters [4]

Environmental Justice [5]

Health [6]

Journalism & Media [7]

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National (U.S.) [8]

California [9]

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Canada’s Plans To Crack Down On Greenwashing Don’t Go Far Enough: Advocates [13]

"A new federal government proposal to crack down on corporate greenwashing in Canada doesn’t go far enough to stop the oil and gas industry from using misleading marketing tactics, two environmental advocacy groups have argued."

Activism [14]

Climate Change [3]

Energy & Fuel [15]

Environmental Politics [16]

Journalism & Media [7]

Science [17]

Public [12]

Canada [18]

Source: The Narwhal [19], 12/08/2023

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Activists Say Their Voices Are Stifled By Increasing COP28 Restrictions [20]

"This year’s United Nations climate talks may have seen record numbers registered to attend, but activists who have spent years demonstrating at the annual event say their space to voice their demands is shrinking year on year."

Activism [14]

Climate Change [3]

Environmental Politics [16]

Journalism & Media [7]

Public [12]

International [21]

Source: AP [22], 12/07/2023

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Help SEJ Support Journalists Like Amy Westervelt [23]

Amy Westervelt is an award-winning investigative journalist and executive producer of the independent podcast production company Critical Frequency, which specializes in reported narrative podcasts. You can help support journalists like Amy by giving to SEJ programs, Fund for Environmental Journalism, annual conference diversity travel fellowships, members-in-need fund or creating a legacy with a free will.

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#SEJSpotlight: Karla Mendes, Investigative Reporter, Mongabay; SEJ Board of Directors, DEI Chair; Rainforest Investigations Network Fellow, Pulitzer Center [24]

Meet SEJ's first Brazilian and Latin American board member, Karla Mendes! Karla is an award-winning Brazilian journalist working as an investigative reporter for Mongabay and a fellow of the Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Investigations Network. She was recently the first Brazilian and Latin American elected to the SEJ board. Karla was also nominated SEJ's Second Vice President and Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

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Journalism & Media [7]

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December 13, 2023

SEJ Webinar: Learn How To Apply for Report for America Job Openings [25]

Learn about Report for America and how to apply for more than 50 full-time journalism positions, including 11 environmental positions offered through a partnership with the University of Missouri School of Journalism and the Society of Environmental Journalists. These 11 positions are part of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, a collaborative network meant to boost coverage of environmental and agricultural issues throughout the river basin. 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

Other Events [26]

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Agriculture [27]

Journalism & Media [7]

Waste [28]

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Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [29]

Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [30]

Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [31]

Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [32]

SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [10]

Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [11]

"A New Trump Administration Will ‘Come After’ the Media, Says Kash Patel" [33]

"A confidant of Donald J. Trump who is likely to serve in a senior national security role in any new Trump administration threatened on Tuesday to target journalists for prosecution if the former president regains the White House."

Journalism & Media [7]

Laws & Regulations [34]

Public [12]

National (U.S.) [8]

Source: NYTimes [35], 12/06/2023

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"Air France, Lufthansa And Etihad Ads Banned For Misleading Claims" [36]

"Adverts from Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad have been banned by the UK’s ad regulator due to concerns they have misled customers about the environmental impact of air travel."

Climate Change [3]

Energy & Fuel [15]

Environmental Politics [16]

Journalism & Media [7]

Transportation [37]

Public [12]

International [21]

Source: Guardian [38], 12/06/2023

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January 12, 2026

DEADLINE: George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop [39]

Mid-career journalists who want to write a novel or fictional prose are invited to apply for this workshop, Jul 7-15, 2026, at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications in Evanston, Ill. Fully funded by "Game of Thrones" author Martin, pictured left. Deadline: Jan 12.

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Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [29]

International [21]

Reporter Unravels Complex Dynamic Between Climate Change and Nature [41]

Nature-based climate solutions have become a much-talked-of topic, one that journalist Gabriel Popkin turned into a loose beat through which to explore the complicated realities beyond some easy narratives. The resulting stories were published widely to high praise, and in the latest Inside Story Q&A, Popkin spoke about his efforts and offered up five critical factors for producing original, impactful journalism.

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Inside Story [42]

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Agriculture [27]

Climate Change [3]

Economy & Business [43]

Energy & Fuel [15]

Environmental Health [44]

Environmental Justice [5]

Environmental Studies [45]

Forests [46]

Journalism & Media [7]