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Senate Dents Shield Law for Reporters [1]

A de facto filibuster by several Republicans, plus quibbling by some Democrats, caused a long-awaited markup of bill S 448 to end with no action.
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Laws & Regulations [3]
Government [4]
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Tapping the "Fishbowl" — Is EPA Doing Some Things Right on FOI? [8]

OMB Watch, a fierce FOI advocacy group, says EPA has been working hard to push hitherto restricted data out to the public, citing the earliest-ever release of TRI data, monitoring data on atrazine in water, and more.
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Report: "The Dangers for Journalists Who Expose Environmental Issues" [9]

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Around the world, journalists face considerable risks when they expose environmental misdeeds. A new report from Reporters Without Borders/Reporters Sans Frontières looks at 13 cases of journalists and bloggers who have been killed, physically attacked, jailed, threatened or censored for reporting on the environment.
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International [11]
Asia [12]
Europe [13]
Africa [14]
South America [15]
Journalism & Media [5]

Nieman Reports Fall 2009: "Let's Talk: Journalism and Social Media" [16]

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In this issue of the quarterly magazine of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, journalists describe changes in how they work and what they produce, explore emerging ethical issues, and propose principles of active engagement.

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International [11]
National (U.S.) [6]
Journalism & Media [5]

Sept. 27 PBS Show To Focus on National Parks [17]

There are scads of good stories in parks. Find one near you, and check out Ken Burns' 6-part, 12-hour documentary, along with the scheduled pre-screenings and press events.
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TipSheet [18]
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Natural Resources [19]
Journalism & Media [5]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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Public [7]
July 25, 2010 to August 2, 2010

TOL Foreign Correspondent Training Course [20]

Learn how to break into foreign reporting in this highly popular Transitions Online course. The trainers are all experienced correspondents, and you'll get a practical taste of international reporting — researching, writing and filing your own story from Prague.

Workshops and Fellowships [21]
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Public [7]
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Journalism & Media [5]
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International [11]
Europe [13]

Environmental Book Publisher Struggles With Hard Times [22]

Island Press, which succeeded as a specialized publisher-of-record of environmental books for decades, faces hard times as philanthropies cut back.
Journalism & Media [5]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [6]
Source: NYTimes [23], 09/08/2009
September 30, 2017

DEADLINE: Writing About Science & the Environment Online Course [24]

Veteran magazine writer/SEJ member Wendee Nicole's eight-week course will teach you how to break into new markets, learn how to write killer queries and know what editors want for their magazines and online publications. Next course begins Sep 30, 2017.

Workshops and Fellowships [21]
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Journalism & Media [5]

DOE Closes Door To Journos [25]

Journalists were told to leave the room before Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Poneman spoke to a group of lobbyists and private-industry representatives at the June 2009 meeting of the Energy Facility Contractors Group in Washington.
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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
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Government [4]
Journalism & Media [5]
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National (U.S.) [6]
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Public [7]
October 20, 2009 to October 22, 2009

Resilient Cities: Urban Strategies for Transition Times [26]

North American cities are scrambling to comprehend and manage the shift toward ecological practices and greater resilience. This event will explore strategies to make cities more robust, and also feature a shoulder program on green media.
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Planning & Growth [28]
Journalism & Media [5]
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Canada [29]

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