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Start Tracking Wildfires Before Things Get Hot [1]

With little (and big) fires just about everywhere these days, reporters could use help tracking the myriad blazes. Fortunately, firefighting experts have developed some handy databases that journalists can tap into to better cover this story. Plus, other kinds of data tools to keep on top of fire hazards. And SEJ’s new “Issue: Wildfire [2]” resource page, which includes wildfire headlines from EJToday and more wildfire stories from SEJournal.

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Freelancing in the Time of Coronavirus [13]

When breaking news hits, freelancers often find editors at media outlets eager for related stories. But what about when breaking news like a global pandemic becomes virtually the only story being told? What do you do when those same media editors say no thanks to yet more coverage? Freelance Files editor Karen Schaefer went looking for some timely advice.

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"On the Shores of Cape Cod, Where the Oyster Is Their World" [17]

"Pollution, development and overharvesting have greatly diminished America's natural oyster habitat. Aquaculture and adaptable farmers have changed the game."

"When I first met Chris Crobar, he was a half mile from the shore, on the tidal flats that stretch far out into Cape Cod Bay. It was 5 a.m., and I was out for a walk at low tide. From a distance, I saw what looked like little black sails in the water.

Fish & Fisheries [18]
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National (U.S.) [9]
Source: NYTimes [19], 08/10/2020

"Bundy Victory Keeps Anti-Government Activism 'Simmering'" [20]

"Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy yesterday claimed a legal victory in his long-running feud with the federal government, but observers say it is unlikely his triumph will enliven anti-government activists — at least for now."

Environmental Politics [21]
Laws & Regulations [22]
Natural Resources [23]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: E&E News [24], 08/10/2020

"Campaign 2020: Inside Biden's Network Of Climate Advisers" [25]

"Former Vice President Joe Biden had already assembled a task force of activists and liberal officials to rewrite his climate plan. But there was a problem: Organized labor hadn't been invited to the weekly Zoom calls."

Climate Change [4]
Environmental Politics [21]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: E&E News [26], 08/10/2020

"Interior Proposes Easing Royalty Calculations For Public Lands Drilling" [27]

"The Interior Department on Friday proposed a new rule that would allow oil and gas companies to pay less money to the government in exchange for producing energy on public lands by changing how these royalties are calculated."

Energy & Fuel [28]
Environmental Politics [21]
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National (U.S.) [9]
Source: The Hill [29], 08/10/2020

"Big Oil Remembers 'Friend' Trump With Millions In Campaign Funds" [30]

"Donations to support the president’s re-election have flooded in from a fossil fuel industry that has enjoyed three years of energy deregulation and tax cuts".

Energy & Fuel [28]
Environmental Politics [21]
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Source: Guardian [31], 08/10/2020

"David Vela Out as NPS Chief; Margaret Everson To Take Over" [32]

"David Vela's short tenure as acting director of the National Park Service ended abruptly today [Friday]."

Environmental Politics [21]
Government [33]
Natural Resources [23]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: E&E News [34], 08/10/2020

"EPA, Employee Union Sign Contract After Years Of Disputes" [35]

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a major employee union signed an agreement Thursday after years of disputes."

Economy & Business [36]
Environmental Politics [21]
Government [33]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: The Hill [37], 08/07/2020

"Trump's Pitch To Maine Lobstermen Falls Flat" [38]

"President Trump is struggling to win over Maine voters with his recent pledge to lift restrictions for the state’s lobster industry. ... But the state’s lobstermen aren’t celebrating."

Environmental Politics [21]
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National (U.S.) [9]
Source: The Hill [39], 08/07/2020

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