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Seasonal Fishing Stories Reflect a Changing Environment [1]

As fishing season begins in many parts of the United States, climate change and pollution can make the sport a, well, can of worms. For the latest TipSheet, though, that means insights and stories for environmental journalists. A thumbnail on key issues, with story ideas and reporting resources. Plus, for those going to #SEJ2023 Boise, famed fishing spots.

SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [3]
Environmental Health [4]
Fish & Fisheries [5]
Journalism & Media [6]
Pollution [7]
Water & Oceans [8]
Wildlife [9]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [11]
Visibility: 
Public [12]

Is EV-Driven Demand for Lithium on Collision Course With Environment Concerns? [13]

The push to replace gas-guzzling vehicles with electric-powered alternatives is hitting significant speed bumps. The existing supply of lithium for batteries can’t keep up with demand, and new mining proposals often face opposition from area residents worried about local impacts. Radio reporter David Boraks has been covering one such conflict in North Carolina. He shares his insights and reporting tips.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Features [14]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [15]
Agriculture [16]
Air [17]
Biodiversity [18]
Climate Change [3]
Consumer [19]
Economy & Business [20]
Energy & Fuel [21]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Politics [22]
Government [23]
Journalism & Media [6]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Natural Resources [25]
Policy [26]
Pollution [7]
Technology [27]
Transportation [28]
Water & Oceans [8]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
California [29]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [11]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [30]
International [31]
Asia [32]
Visibility: 
Public [12]

"‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked To Infertility In Women, Study Shows" [33]

"Women with higher levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in their blood have a 40% lower chance of becoming pregnant within a year of trying to conceive, according to the first known study on the effect of PFAS on female fertility."

Chemicals [34]
Environmental Health [4]
Pollution [7]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [10]
Source: Guardian [35], 04/07/2023

"Southwest Alaska Tribes Sue To Stop Donlin Gold Project" [36]

"Three Alaska tribes are suing the federal government to halt the Donlin Gold project."

Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Justice [37]
Environmental Politics [22]
Fish & Fisheries [5]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Natural Resources [25]
Pollution [7]
Water & Oceans [8]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [10]
Alaska and Hawaii [38]
Source: Anchorage Daily News [39], 04/07/2023

"Biden Vetoes Clean Water Act Resolution" [40]

"President Joe Biden on Thursday vetoed a Congressional Review Act resolution against the administration’s rule to define the Clean Water Act’s reach."

Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Politics [22]
Fish & Fisheries [5]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Natural Resources [25]
Pollution [7]
Water & Oceans [8]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [10]
Source: E&E News [41], 04/07/2023

"Biden Targets Race, Gender Impacts With Regulation Proposal" [42]

"US officials would formally gauge how their health, pollution, and workforce policies help or harm racial and ethnic minority groups, under a proposal released by the Biden administration."

Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Justice [37]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [10]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [43], 04/07/2023

"Biden Is Set To Propose Toughest-Ever Rules On Car Pollution To Spur EVs" [44]

"The Biden administration is on track to propose the toughest-ever US curbs on car pollution, while stopping short of an electric-vehicle mandate or ban on gas-powered models."

Air [17]
Climate Change [3]
Consumer [19]
Energy & Fuel [21]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Pollution [7]
Transportation [28]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [10]
Source: Bloomberg [45], 04/07/2023

"Biden Administration to Curb Toxic Pollutants From Chemical Plants" [46]

"The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new regulation to significantly reduce hazardous air pollutants from chemical plants, a move that environmental advocates predicted would significantly reduce the health risks to by people living near industrial sites."

Chemicals [34]
Environmental Health [4]
Environmental Justice [37]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Pollution [7]
Public [12]
National (U.S.) [10]
Source: NYTimes [47], 04/07/2023
April 22, 2023

#SEJ2023 Plenary: Covering Gender and Environment Connections, at Home and Abroad [48]

Join the livestream of this #SEJ2023 lunch plenary examining how can we accurately and sensitively cover the connections between climate and gender, and how they intersect in people’s lives, both here in the U.S. and abroad. Noon-2:00 p.m. MT.

SEJ Regional Conferences [49]
Visibility: 
Public [12]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [3]
Diversity [50]
Journalism & Media [6]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [11]
International [31]
April 21, 2023

#SEJ2023: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Keynote and Q&A [51]

Join the livestream of this #SEJ2023 discussion hosted by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on how the Department is honoring Indigenous communities through co-stewardship and an emphasis on Indigenous Knowledge, employing nature-based solutions and investing in ecosystem restoration, and tackling the fundamental challenges of climate change. 3:45-4:45 a.m. MT.

SEJ Regional Conferences [49]
Visibility: 
Public [12]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [18]
Climate Change [3]
Diversity [50]
Energy & Fuel [21]
Environmental Justice [37]
Government [23]
Natural Resources [25]
Planning & Growth [52]
Water & Oceans [8]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [11]

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