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Logging Plan on Yellowstone Border Shows Limits of Biden Climate Policy [1]

"Despite new “guidance,” the Forest Service moves to clear-cut mature pines in Montana without a detailed accounting of the cost in carbon emissions."

Biodiversity [2]
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Forests [5]
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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [10]
Source: Inside Climate News [11], 04/10/2023

Seasonal Fishing Stories Reflect a Changing Environment [12]

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.

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Climate Change [3]
Environmental Health [14]
Fish & Fisheries [15]
Journalism & Media [16]
Pollution [17]
Water & Oceans [18]
Wildlife [19]
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National (U.S.) [9]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [10]
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Is EV-Driven Demand for Lithium on Collision Course With Environment Concerns? [20]

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.

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Agriculture [23]
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Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [3]
Consumer [25]
Economy & Business [26]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Environmental Health [14]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [28]
Journalism & Media [16]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Natural Resources [7]
Policy [29]
Pollution [17]
Technology [30]
Transportation [31]
Water & Oceans [18]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [9]
California [32]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [10]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [33]
International [34]
Asia [35]
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April 22, 2023

#SEJ2023 Plenary: Covering Gender and Environment Connections, at Home and Abroad [36]

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.

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Diversity [38]
Journalism & Media [16]
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National (U.S.) [9]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [10]
International [34]
April 21, 2023

#SEJ2023: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Keynote and Q&A [39]

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.

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Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [3]
Diversity [38]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Environmental Justice [40]
Government [28]
Natural Resources [7]
Planning & Growth [41]
Water & Oceans [18]
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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [10]
April 21, 2023

#SEJ2023 Opening Plenary: Clean Energy and the Land — The High-Stakes Battle Over Climate Solutions [42]

Join the livestream of the #SEJ2023 opening plenary examining how confronting the climate crisis will require huge amounts of land and resources — for solar panels, wind turbines, power lines and mines that extract lithium, cobalt and antimony. 9:00-10:15 a.m. MT.

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Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [3]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Journalism & Media [16]
Natural Resources [7]
People & Population [43]
Planning & Growth [41]
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"Mass Yellowstone Hunt Kills 1,150 Bison" [44]

"A months-long event, just outside the park, was intended to keep the animals from spreading a disease to livestock. But its scope and other removal measures affecting hundreds more have generated opposition."

Agriculture [23]
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Laws & Regulations [6]
Natural Resources [7]
Wildlife [19]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [10]
Source: NYTimes [45], 04/05/2023

#SEJ2023 Boise: SEJ Stands With Members Impacted by Restrictions to Reproductive Healthcare and Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation [46]

March 31, 2023 — The Society of Environmental Journalists is holding its annual conference in Boise, Idaho this April. In light of concerns raised by members, the SEJ Board of Directors issued a statement [46] in recognition of how participants may be affected by recent Idaho state legislation seeking to restrict reproductive health care and LGBTQ+ rights.

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Opinion: "I Am Haunted by What I Have Seen at Great Salt Lake" [47]

"From a distance, it is hard to tell whether the three figures walking the salt playa are human, bird or some other animal. Through binoculars, I see they are pelicans, juveniles, gaunt and emaciated without water or food. In feathered robes, they walk with the focus of fasting monks toward enlightenment or death."

Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [3]
Disasters [48]
Natural Resources [7]
Water & Oceans [18]
Wildlife [19]
Public [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [10]
Source: NYTimes [49], 03/28/2023

2023 Gathering Goes Big in Boise [50]

The Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference is back to Boise, two-and-a-half years after the first attempt to meet in the mountainous Northwestern state was sidetracked by the COVID pandemic. Co-chairs Tom Michael and Christy George outline the rich schedule of plenaries, panels, tours and other events that are drawing record interest to the April 19-23 program.

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Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [3]
Diversity [38]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Environmental Health [14]
Environmental Politics [4]
Fish & Fisheries [15]
Forests [5]
Government [28]
Journalism & Media [16]
Natural Resources [7]
Policy [29]
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