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March 25, 2021

Building Climate Reporting Confidence: The South [1]

Covering Climate Now, Climate Matters in the Newsroom and Southerly present experienced journalists, 2:30-4:00pm ET, sharing how they got up to speed on the climate issue, challenges they've faced in reporting and ideas on how to tell localized, human-centered stories to engage audiences. Includes Q&A.

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Climate Change [4]
Journalism & Media [5]
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SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [6]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [7]

"New EPA Chief Michael Regan Vows Assault on Environmental Injustice" [8]

"Michael Regan vowed to put environmental justice at the center of the EPA’s decision making during his first formal public appearance as the administrator of the agency."

Environmental Justice [9]
Environmental Politics [10]
Journalism & Media [5]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: Bloomberg [12], 03/18/2021

"Chevron Faces an FTC Complaint Over Greenwashing" [13]

"There may be trouble ahead for companies who claim to be helping the planet while continuing to produce fossil fuels. A coalition of green groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday alleging that Chevron is misleading the public in its claims that it is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

Climate Change [4]
Environmental Politics [10]
Journalism & Media [5]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: Earther [15], 03/17/2021
March 30, 2021

Muck Rack State of Journalism 2021 Webinar [16]

Check out the results of Muck Rack's 2021 State of Journalism survey, which SEJ partnered on. While the survey was not exclusive to environmental journalism, 25 percent of the 2400+ journalists surveyed said their work included coverage of "energy and environment." You can view or download the results and an infographic; read the blog post; and don't miss the webinar, March 30, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET.

Other Events [2]
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Journalism & Media [5]

RESULTS: Muck Rack's 2021 State of Journalism Survey [17]

While the survey was not exclusive to environmental journalism, 25 percent of the 2400+ journalists surveyed said their work included coverage of "energy and environment." You can view or download the results and an infographic; read the blog post; and don't miss the related webinar, March 30, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET. SEJ is a MuckRack partner and is pleased to share the survey and its results.

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Journalism & Media [5]
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"SEC To Weigh Requiring Further Climate Disclosures To Investors" [18]

"The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will seek public comment on whether to require companies to make more extensive disclosures to investors about climate-related risks, acting Chairwoman Allison Herren Lee said Monday."

Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [19]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Journalism & Media [5]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: The Hill [21], 03/16/2021

CDC Identifies Trump Health Guidance That Downplayed Pandemic Severity [22]

"Federal health officials have identified several controversial pandemic recommendations released during the Donald Trump administration that they say were “not primarily authored” by staff and don’t reflect the best scientific evidence, based on a review ordered by its new director."

Disasters [23]
Environmental Health [24]
Environmental Politics [10]
Journalism & Media [5]
Science [25]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [11]
Source: Washington Post [26], 03/16/2021

Infrastructure Week All Year — But Will That Infrastructure Be Green? [27]

A much-anticipated infrastructure bill in Congress could help address the United States’ poorly rated roads, pipes and powerlines. But could the massive measure also do the heavy lifting for much-needed climate policy? The latest Backgrounder takes a deep dive into the context around climate-friendly infrastructure legislation, and looks ahead on what’s expected and how to report it.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Backgrounders [28]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [29]
Climate Change [4]
Consumer [30]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Environmental Politics [10]
Government [31]
Infrastructure [32]
Journalism & Media [5]
Laws & Regulations [14]
Planning & Growth [33]
Policy [34]
Pollution [35]
Technology [36]
Transportation [37]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [11]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

New Program Protects Investigative Freelancers From Legal Woes [38]

Freelance journalists can face debilitating threats of legal action — and the associated costs — as a result of their investigative reporting. But now a contract template that freelancers can use with publishers and broadcasters offers a solution. Freelance Files explains what’s behind the new initiative. Plus, find out about a short-term, pro bono program for contract-related legal assistance.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Freelance Files [39]
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Journalism & Media [5]
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National (U.S.) [11]
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Public [3]

Climate Reporting Master Class [40]

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This free, online program from Climate Matters in the Newsroom is designed to help journalists up their game in incorporating climate change into their reporting on every beat.

Useful Links [41]
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Public [3]
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [23]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Environmental Justice [9]
Journalism & Media [5]
Water & Oceans [42]

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