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Enviros Sue To Stop Ohio From Leasing State Parks For Oil And Gas Drilling [1]

"Four environmental groups are suing to stop a new law requiring Ohio to accept private petitions to drill for oil and gas underneath state parks."

Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [9]
Source: Columbia Dispatch [10], 04/10/2023

Seasonal Fishing Stories Reflect a Changing Environment [11]

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 [12]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [2]
Environmental Health [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Journalism & Media [15]
Pollution [16]
Water & Oceans [17]
Wildlife [18]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [19]
Visibility: 
Public [7]

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.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Features [21]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [22]
Agriculture [23]
Air [24]
Biodiversity [25]
Climate Change [2]
Consumer [26]
Economy & Business [27]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Health [13]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [28]
Journalism & Media [15]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Natural Resources [6]
Policy [29]
Pollution [16]
Technology [30]
Transportation [31]
Water & Oceans [17]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
California [32]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [19]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [33]
International [34]
Asia [35]
Visibility: 
Public [7]

Displaced Victims Living In Tents While Ian Insurance Claims Still Open [36]

"More than six months after Hurricane Ian slammed Southwest Florida, crippling or destroying homes, thousands of residents trying to make repairs have been delayed by extreme insurance-claim problems."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [37]
Economy & Business [27]
Water & Oceans [17]
Public [7]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [33]
Source: States Newsroom [38], 04/07/2023

‘Scary’ Data On The Last Ice Age Raises Concerns About Future Sea Levels [39]

"A new study shows an ancient ice sheet retreated at a startling 2,000 feet per day, shedding light on how quickly ice in Antarctica could melt and raise global sea levels in today’s warming world".

Climate Change [2]
Water & Oceans [17]
Public [7]
International [34]
Source: Washington Post [40], 04/07/2023

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rose At ‘Alarming’ Rate Last Year, US Data Shows [41]

"Atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide – the greenhouse gases emitted by human activity that are the most significant contributors to global heating – continued to increase rapidly during 2022, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa)."

Agriculture [23]
Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Pollution [16]
Public [7]
International [34]
Source: Guardian [42], 04/07/2023

"Biden Is Set To Propose Toughest-Ever Rules On Car Pollution To Spur EVs" [43]

"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 [24]
Climate Change [2]
Consumer [26]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Pollution [16]
Transportation [31]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Bloomberg [44], 04/07/2023
April 22, 2023

#SEJ2023 Plenary: Covering Gender and Environment Connections, at Home and Abroad [45]

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 [46]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [2]
Diversity [47]
Journalism & Media [15]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [19]
International [34]
April 21, 2023

#SEJ2023: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Keynote and Q&A [48]

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 [46]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [25]
Climate Change [2]
Diversity [47]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Environmental Justice [49]
Government [28]
Natural Resources [6]
Planning & Growth [50]
Water & Oceans [17]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [19]
April 21, 2023

#SEJ2023 Opening Plenary: Clean Energy and the Land — The High-Stakes Battle Over Climate Solutions [51]

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.

SEJ Regional Conferences [46]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [25]
Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [3]
Journalism & Media [15]
Natural Resources [6]
People & Population [52]
Planning & Growth [50]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [19]

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