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Reporter Unravels Complex Dynamic Between Climate Change and Nature [1]

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 [2]
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Agriculture [3]
Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [5]
Energy & Fuel [6]
Environmental Health [7]
Environmental Justice [8]
Environmental Studies [9]
Forests [10]
Journalism & Media [11]
Natural Resources [12]
Planning & Growth [13]
Policy [14]
Science [15]
Technology [16]
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National (U.S.) [17]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [18]
International [19]
Europe [20]
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Public [21]

How the Simple Backyard Bird Feeder Can Lift Local Environment Reporting [22]

If a remedy for global environmental woes is needed, look no farther than the feathered creatures that flit colorfully about the local winter landscape, drawn by feeders multiplied by the lockdown. The new TipSheet explores how backyard birding offers opportunities for how-to or why-to stories that can offer deeper ecological insights. Ten story ideas and a half-dozen resources to get you started.

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TipSheet [23]
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Journalism & Media [11]
Wildlife [24]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [17]
International [19]
Canada [25]
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Public [21]

"Ohio Fails to Pass Restrictions on College Teaching About Climate Policies" [26]

"Ohio lawmakers have failed, at least for now, to pass a bill that would exert control over discussion of “controversial beliefs” about climate policies in college classrooms."

Climate Change [4]
Environmental Politics [27]
Journalism & Media [11]
Laws & Regulations [28]
Science [15]
Public [21]
National (U.S.) [17]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [29]
Source: Inside Climate News [30], 12/04/2023

"This Documentary Shows The Huge Stakes Of Fighting For A Free Press" [31]

"In the fall of 2019, journalists at Mvskoke Media, the news outlet covering the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma, were documenting a dramatic election season while also facing a tough fight to safeguard their right to report the story."

Journalism & Media [11]
Laws & Regulations [28]
Public [21]
National (U.S.) [17]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [32]
Source: HuffPost [33], 12/04/2023

At COP28 Oil Firms Pledge To Combat Methane. Enviros Call It A “Smokescreen” [34]

"Fifty oil companies representing nearly half of global production have pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030, the president of this year’s United Nations climate talks said Saturday, a move that environmental groups called a “smokescreen.”"

Activism [35]
Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [5]
Energy & Fuel [6]
Environmental Justice [8]
Infrastructure [36]
Journalism & Media [11]
Public [21]
International [19]
Source: AP [37], 12/04/2023
December 7, 2023

ICFJ Webinar: Generative AI in Journalism — Insights and Lessons Learned [38]

This International Center for Journalists webinar will delve into the practical applications of generative AI in journalism, drawing insights from the experiences of NewsWyze and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). 11:00 a.m. ET.

Other Events [39]
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Journalism & Media [11]
Technology [16]
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National (U.S.) [17]
International [19]
December 8, 2023

Taking Charge as a Freelancer: NPC In-Person Workshop, Washington, DC [40]

Looking for new freelance clients in 2024 or thinking about becoming a freelancer? The National Press Club invites you to Washington, DC for a workshop with editors from the Washington Post, Washingtonian, Slate, AARP Bulletin, Industry Dive, Brainfacts.org, POLITICO, WHYY, and more. 1-4:30 p.m. ET.

Workshops and Fellowships [41]
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Public [21]
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Journalism & Media [11]
Region: 
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [42]
February 11, 2026

DEADLINE: SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards [43]

The Society of Professional Journalists presents these awards annually, honoring the best in student journalism. Open to US and international students studying toward an academic degree enrolled in a U.S. or international college or university. Deadlines: Jan 6, 2026 (earlybird); Feb 11, 2026 (regular).

Awards and Grants [44]
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Journalism & Media [11]
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National (U.S.) [17]
International [19]

#SEJSpotlight: Halle Parker, SEJ Board Member and Coastal Desk Reporter, WWNO [45]

Meet SEJ board member Halle Parker! Halle reports on the environment for WWNO's Coastal Desk. Her coverage spans a wide range of topics, from issues of environmental justice, Louisiana's ongoing coastal land loss crisis, the energy transition and climate change.

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Journalism & Media [11]
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Public [21]

"Next Thanksgiving, Smokey Bear Should Talk About Climate Change" [46]

"Call me basic, but I love waking up on Thanksgiving morning and watching the Macy’s parade. Without fail, I’m enthralled by the pageantry and comforted by the tradition: the floats, the crowds, the Broadway dance numbers. Santa Claus. The last few years, though, one element has bothered me."

Climate Change [4]
Disasters [47]
Forests [10]
Journalism & Media [11]
Public [21]
National (U.S.) [17]
Source: LA Times [48], 12/01/2023

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[1] https://www.sej.org/publications/inside-story/reporter-unravels-complex-dynamic-between-climate-change-and-nature [2] https://www.sej.org/category/sej-publication-types/inside-story [3] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/agriculture [4] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/climate-change [5] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/business [6] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/energy [7] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/environmental-health [8] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/environmental-justice [9] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/environmentalists [10] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/forests [11] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media [12] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/land [13] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/cities-towns [14] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/policy [15] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/science [16] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/technology [17] https://www.sej.org/category/region/national [18] https://www.sej.org/category/region/national/great-plains [19] https://www.sej.org/category/region/international [20] https://www.sej.org/category/region/international/europe [21] https://www.sej.org/taxonomy/term/81 [22] https://www.sej.org/publications/tipsheet/how-simple-backyard-bird-feeder-can-lift-local-environment-reporting [23] https://www.sej.org/category/sej-publication/tipsheet [24] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/wildlife [25] https://www.sej.org/category/region/international/canada [26] https://www.sej.org/headlines/ohio-fails-pass-restrictions-college-teaching-about-climate-policies [27] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/environmental-politics [28] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/laws [29] https://www.sej.org/category/region/national/great-lakes [30] https://insideclimatenews.org/news/02122023/ohio-higher-education-bill-fails/ [31] https://www.sej.org/headlines/documentary-shows-huge-stakes-fighting-free-press [32] https://www.sej.org/category/region/national/southwest [33] https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bad-press-documentary-native-journalists_n_6564bac0e4b0f35896f6d0f9 [34] https://www.sej.org/headlines/cop28-oil-firms-pledge-combat-methane-enviros-call-it-smokescreen [35] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/activism [36] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/infrastructure [37] https://apnews.com/article/climate-changemethanecop28-58c756d843fbc696b28a330295505be7 [38] https://www.sej.org/calendar/icfj-webinar-generative-ai-journalism-insights-and-lessons-learned [39] https://www.sej.org/category/event-type/other-events [40] https://www.sej.org/calendar/taking-charge-freelancer-npc-person-workshop-washington-dc [41] https://www.sej.org/category/event-type/workshops/fellowships [42] https://www.sej.org/category/region/national/mid-atlantic [43] https://www.sej.org/calendar/deadline-spj-mark-excellence-awards [44] https://www.sej.org/category/event-type/awards [45] https://www.sej.org/sejspotlight-halle-parker-sej-board-member-and-coastal-desk-reporter-wwno [46] https://www.sej.org/headlines/next-thanksgiving-smokey-bear-should-talk-about-climate-change [47] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/disaster [48] https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2023-11-30/next-thanksgiving-smokey-bear-should-talk-about-climate-change-boiling-point [49] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=149 [50] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=146 [51] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=147 [52] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=148 [53] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=151 [54] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=152 [55] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=153 [56] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=154 [57] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/journalism/media?page=584