Journalism & Media

Laws & Regulations [6]

Public [7]

Source: NYTimes [9], 06/11/2020

Read more about "Environmentalists Targeted Exxon Mobil. Then Hackers Targeted Them." [1]

Iowa Quietly Passes Its 3rd Ag-Gag Bill After Constitutional Challenges [10]

"In the midst of uprisings against police brutality across the U.S., Iowa legislators quietly passed a bill on Friday to increase penalties for animal rights activism that has targeted the factory farming industry. Debates in both the state House and Senate were followed rapidly by votes in favor of the legislation. The bill now awaits the governor’s signature."

Activism [2]

Agriculture [11]

Food [12]

Laws & Regulations [6]

Public [7]

Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [13]

Source: The Intercept [14], 06/11/2020

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SEJ Stands With Journalists of Color Speaking Out About Systemic Racism [15]

The Society of Environmental Journalists stands with journalists of color who are shedding light on systemic racism, inequities, and discrimination inside and outside of the newsroom. We condemn violence against people who are peacefully protesting police killings of Black people, and violence against journalists reporting on them. We condemn the silencing of Black voices in any newsroom, as well as voices from other underrepresented communities.

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Diversity [16]

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Public [7]

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Coronavirus Silence, Secrecy Harms Public Health [18]

Mishandling of vital information by the U.S. government worsened the COVID-19 pandemic, argues the latest WatchDog. The no-holds-barred opinion piece, which notes that coronavirus is as much an environmental story as a public health one, points the finger at the White House and the “Silent CDC,” sifts the wreckage of the testing program and speculates about the dearth of data as the nation reopens.

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WatchDog [19]

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Disasters [20]

Environmental Politics [4]

Government [21]

Health [22]

Policy [23]

Science [24]

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Public [7]

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Coronavirus Should Sharpen Focus on Another Deadly Respiratory Illness — Legionnaires’ Disease [25]

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, there’s another respiratory disease to worry about. Legionnaires’, which attacks the lungs, is already the deadliest waterborne illness in the United States. And the dangerous bacteria may now be breeding in the plumbing systems of buildings shut down during the outbreak. Contributor Brett Walton asks: Is the nation prepared for a safe reopening?

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Features [26]

Topics on the Beat:

Air [27]

Health [22]

Water & Oceans [28]

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International [29]

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Public [7]

Read more about Coronavirus Should Sharpen Focus on Another Deadly Respiratory Illness — Legionnaires’ Disease [25]

Pandemic Pushes Bikes Into New Popularity. Will It Last? [30]

Commuters seeking social distancing want them. City dwellers drawn to nearly car-free streets want them too. But the boom in bikes long pre-dates the COVID-19 outbreak, and their eco-friendly reputation offers environment reporters numerous smart local story angles, per the latest TipSheet. Get context, plus numerous story ideas and resources.

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TipSheet [31]

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Consumer [32]

Health [22]

Planning & Growth [33]

Pollution [34]

Transportation [35]

Region:

International [29]

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Public [7]

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June 15, 2020 to July 6, 2020

Freelance Journalism Summer Camp (Virtual) [36]

This intensive online course, run by full-time freelance journalist Abigail Edge, is an inspired DIY retreat for any freelance journalist feeling the urge to take stock and refresh their career goals. Over the course of four weeks we'll cover everything from pitching and ideas to branding and business skills, with Q&A sessions.

Workshops and Fellowships [37]

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Public [7]

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"Coronavirus: Hard-Hit Brazil Removes Data Amid Rising Death Toll" [38]

"Brazil has removed months of data on Covid-19 from a government website amid criticism of President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the outbreak."

Disasters [20]

Environmental Health [39]

Health [22]

Public [7]

South America [40]

Source: BBC News [41], 06/08/2020

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June 5, 2020

Stories from the Frontlines: Journalists and Protests with CNN's Brian Stelter [42]

Join CNN Reliable Sources host Brian Stelter as he talks with journalists covering the protests over the death of George Floyd. Why have journalists faced such unprecedented harassment, intimidation and detainment during this fast-moving story? How can they protect themselves and get the access they need to keep their communities informed going forward? An SPJ Live Online Session, 12:00 p.m. ET.

Other Events [43]

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Public [7]

Topics on the Beat:

Activism [2]

Diversity [16]

Environmental Justice [44]

Government [21]