Journalism & Media

Threats of Media Censorship Cloud COP29 [1]

Again this year, a petrostate hosts the COP climate gathering. Azerbaijan as host not only raises questions of how an oil-rich nation can help foster the fossil fuel cuts needed to stem climate change. But WatchDog Opinion also worries what Azerbaijan’s poor press freedom record will mean for journalists covering the gathering and for the civil society that normally enlivens the meeting.

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WatchDog [2]

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Activism [3]

Climate Change [4]

Economy & Business [5]

Energy & Fuel [6]

Environmental Justice [7]

Environmental Politics [8]

Government [9]

Journalism & Media [10]

Policy [11]

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International [12]

Asia [13]

Europe [14]

Middle East [15]

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Public [16]

Read more about Threats of Media Censorship Cloud COP29 [1]

Trump Redux — What Will It Mean? [17]

Following Donald Trump’s election to a second term, SEJournal revisits our prospective coverage of his upcoming administration. Read what a Trump 2.0 would mean for the environment, take a closer look at how the Justice40 program hangs in balance and whether weather data would be withheld from the public. That, and more WatchDog Opinion columns on prospects under Trump. Plus, Trump-environment headlines.

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SEJ News [18]

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Government [9]

Journalism & Media [10]

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National (U.S.) [19]

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Public [16]

Read more about Trump Redux — What Will It Mean? [17]

Onward Together: Supporting You, Your Work in a Changing World [20]

November 6, 2024 — Bobby Magill, SEJ Board of Directors, Interim President, shares his thoughts on the enormous challenges that lie ahead for journalists as we combat threats to press freedom, personal safety and open government — and how the Society of Environmental Journalists is here to help you tell the stories of the most vulnerable, shine light on environmental injustices and fight for government access.

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Journalism & Media [10]

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Public [16]

Read more about Onward Together: Supporting You, Your Work in a Changing World [20]

November 25, 2024

DEADLINE: The Water Desk's Rio Grande Journalist Training & Workshop [21]

To equip journalists to better understand the river's history, its current legal cases and future challenges, The Water Desk is hosting an expenses-paid training program for journalists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jan 29-31, 2025. Story coverage funding available post-training. Apply by Nov 25.

Workshops and Fellowships [22]

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Public [16]

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Journalism & Media [10]

Water & Oceans [23]

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National (U.S.) [19]

Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [24]

Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [25]

International [12]

Mexico [26]

November 21, 2024

Is Investigative Journalism in Canada Dying? [27]

Hundreds of local newspapers have been shut down; investigative units that flourished have been eliminated in all but a handful of outlets. What went wrong, what’s at stake for the country and what does the future hold? Five of Canada’s top investigative journalists tackle the challenges in this free virtual event. 7pm ET.

Other Events [28]

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Public [16]

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Journalism & Media [10]

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International [12]

Canada [29]

‘Weird’ Newspaper Shows Up In North Dakota Attacking Dakota Access Protests [30]

"The newspaper’s motto reads “Real data. Real value. Real news.” But there is nothing real about it."

Energy & Fuel [6]

Journalism & Media [10]

Public [16]

National (U.S.) [19]

Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [31]

Source: Floodlight [32], 11/06/2024

Read more about ‘Weird’ Newspaper Shows Up In North Dakota Attacking Dakota Access Protests [30]

Trump Camp Denies Journalists’ Election Credentials After Critical Coverage [33]

"Journalists from multiple news organizations have been denied credentials to former President Donald Trump’s election night watch event in West Palm Beach, Florida, in retaliation for their coverage of Trump’s campaign."

Environmental Politics [8]

Journalism & Media [10]

Public [16]

National (U.S.) [19]

Source: CNN [34], 11/06/2024

Read more about Trump Camp Denies Journalists’ Election Credentials After Critical Coverage [33]

November 22, 2024

DEADLINE: IJNR/IJA/SEJ Virtual Workshop on Land Back [35]

To properly prepare journalists to cover this complex topic, the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ), will present a two-day virtual workshop, Dec 11-12, 2024. Apply by Nov 22.

SEJ Regional Conferences [36]

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Public [16]

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Diversity [37]

Journalism & Media [10]

People & Population [38]

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National (U.S.) [19]

November 20, 2024

SEJ Webinar: Covering the Tough Stuff — How to Report on Industrial Decarbonization [39]

The next #SEJWebinar will explore an essential yet underreported area of energy transition coverage: industrial decarbonization. Canary Media reporters Maria Gallucci, Jeff St. John and Julian Spector will guide us through the challenges heavy industries like steel, cement and concrete face moving toward sustainable production. 1pm ET.

SEJ Regional Conferences [36]

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Public [16]

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Climate Change [4]

Economy & Business [5]

Energy & Fuel [6]

Journalism & Media [10]

Technology [40]

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National (U.S.) [19]

Police In Brazil Indict Colombian Fish Trader In Journalist Killing [41]

"Brazilian police have indicted a Colombian fish trader as the person who planned the slaying of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and British journalist Dom Phillips in the Amazon in 2022, they announced Monday."

Activism [3]

Environmental Justice [7]

Environmental Politics [8]

Fish & Fisheries [42]

Journalism & Media [10]

Laws & Regulations [43]

Public [16]

South America [44]

Source: AP [45], 11/05/2024