Journalism & Media

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Public [5]

Read more about SEJ Statement of Concern on Journalist and Activist Missing in Brazil [1]

Industry-Linked Standard Allows Clothing Giants to Ramp Up Emissions [6]

"More than a decade ago, the clothing world’s ultimate would-be do-gooder, Patagonia, partnered with Walmart to clean up the fashion industry’s environmental image. The reason was obvious: The garment industry is the second largest polluter in the world."

Climate Change [7]

Environmental Health [8]

Pollution [10]

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Source: The Intercept [12], 06/10/2022

Read more about Industry-Linked Standard Allows Clothing Giants to Ramp Up Emissions [6]

McCarthy Prods Big Tech To Crack Down On Climate Change Misinformation [13]

"Gina McCarthy, President Biden's top domestic climate adviser, said tech companies should do more to prevent the spread of inaccurate information about climate change and clean energy."

Climate Change [7]

Science [14]

Public [5]

Source: Axios [15], 06/10/2022

Read more about McCarthy Prods Big Tech To Crack Down On Climate Change Misinformation [13]

#SEJSpotlight: Carey Gillam, Managing Editor, The New Lede; Freelance Journalist [16]

Meet SEJ member Carey Gillam! Carey has more than 30 years of experience covering general and corporate news, including 17 years as a senior correspondent for Reuters international news service. She currently works as a contributing writer for The Guardian, and as managing editor for a nonprofit journalism initiative called The New Lede.

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Agriculture [17]

Chemicals [18]

Economy & Business [19]

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Public [5]

Read more about #SEJSpotlight: Carey Gillam, Managing Editor, The New Lede; Freelance Journalist [16]

July 14, 2022 to July 25, 2022

Workshops: Digital Safety Snacks [20]

This series features bite-sized videos and four half-hour hands-on workshops to protect writers and journalists from doxing, hacking and other abusive tactics. The weekly series launches June 13 and is co-organized by PEN America, the International Women’s Media Foundation and the Online News Association.

Other Events [21]

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Public [5]

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Technology [22]

June 20, 2022 to July 17, 2022

Digital Storytelling for the Next Generation of Latinx Journalists [23]

This four-week online Knight Center course is open to Latinx college and university students in the U.S. (and recent grads). Those who are interested in learning, as well as strengthening their reporting and storytelling skills for diverse audiences, are encouraged to apply. Instructor is USC Annenberg professor Dr. Amara Aguilar (pictured).

Other Events [21]

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Diversity [24]

"Climate Groups Coordinating $100M In Ad Spending Ahead Of Midterms" [25]

"A coalition of environmental groups on Monday announced a $100 million ad campaign ahead of a midterm election season that looks increasingly hostile to congressional Democrats."

Activism [26]

Climate Change [7]

Public [5]

Source: The Hill [27], 06/07/2022

Read more about "Climate Groups Coordinating $100M In Ad Spending Ahead Of Midterms" [25]

‘Big Fish’ Report Hooks Prize With Look at Aquaculture and Environment [28]

The challenges of sustainable aquaculture are at the heart of an extensive reporting project recognized in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ most recent round of reporting awards. In this Inside Story Q&A, Hakai Magazine’s founding editor, Jude Isabella (pictured at left), and author Brian Payton share insights into the series, which looks closely at the industry and its environmental costs.

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Inside Story [29]

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Economy & Business [19]

Environmental Health [8]

Environmental Justice [30]

Fish & Fisheries [31]

Food [32]

Natural Resources [33]

People & Population [34]

Water & Oceans [35]

Wildlife [36]

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International [37]

Asia [38]

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Public [5]

Read more about ‘Big Fish’ Report Hooks Prize With Look at Aquaculture and Environment [28]

Fine Particle Pollution Will Soon Spawn a Stormcloud of News [39]

New rules on soot may soon be on the way and will likely stir up the long-standing controversy over air pollution from particulate matter. The latest TipSheet has the backstory on the pending regulations, reviews human health impacts and offers a range of story ideas and reporting resources for environmental journalists to tell the story on a local and regional basis.

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TipSheet [40]

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Air [41]

Chemicals [18]

Environmental Justice [30]

Health [42]