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Biomass Power Plant In Rural N.C. Ignites Environmental Justice Concerns

"The plant has applied for a new operating permit. But residents and environmental advocates say pollution from the plant would increase the burden of an already environmentally stressed community."

"A North Carolina power plant that generates electricity from poultry waste and wood chips has touched off a controversy over an operating permit that, if granted, would imperil public health and wellbeing, residents and environmental advocates in the surrounding community say.

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/11/2022

"2 Bald Eagles In Vermont Found Infected With Avian Influenza"

"Two bald eagles in the state were found to be infected with avian influenza, the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says."

Source: Associated Press, 04/11/2022

"How Texas' Energy Woes Are Derailing Life In This Houston Neighborhood"

"Residents of Houston’s diverse Southwest Crossing are getting an unwelcome new neighbor: a propane storage facility."

Source: HuffPost, 04/11/2022

"EPA Launches Civil Rights Inquiry Into Louisiana Agencies"

"EPA will probe alleged racial discrimination by two Louisiana agencies in a predominantly Black area, a senior official confirmed this week."

Source: E&E News, 04/11/2022

Houston and Other Disasters at #SEJ2022

If it often feels like the world of environmental journalism is all dour worry over our collective futures, resident humorist David Helvarg is here to remind you that our present is just as scary — if for different, and funnier, reasons. In his latest lampoon of the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference, Helvarg shares his trademark jests from Houston. Plus, (straighter) reportage from the gathering at the conference coverage page.

Don’t Overlook Lead Paint Toxicity Stories in Your Area

Lead poisoning of U.S. drinking water has been a big headline-grabber in recent years, but there’s an even bigger environmental justice crisis — toxic lead exposure from paint. The latest TipSheet reports that this overlooked school and housing issue is getting new attention, but solving it will be difficult and expensive. Get context, reporting resources and ideas to tackle the story in your community.

How Ireland’s Tree Farms, Licensed With Little Environmental Assessment, Harm Biodiversity, Rural Communities

A crowdsourced, crowdfunded investigation on the damage caused by the spread of commercial spruce plantations, both to the biodiversity-rich areas of Ireland and the isolated farming communities where they are planted, was the subject of an award-winning report from journalist Niall Sargent. Find out how he ID’d the problem, overcame investigative challenges and ultimately told a human-centered, data-rich story. Our latest Inside Story Q&A.

#SEJSpotlight: Martha Pskowski, Reporter, El Paso Times

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DEADLINE: The Curve Award for Emerging Journalists

The Curve Foundation's grant program provides financial support ($5,000 cash plus travel stipend) and more to emerging journalists who identify as lesbians, queer women, trans women and/or nonbinary people and are based in the United States. Deadline is Apr 30, 2025.

DEADLINE: The Visura Project Grants for Freelance Visual Journalists

Four freelance visual journalists or photojournalists worldwide will each be awarded a $2500 project grant for visual stories about climate change, environmental justice, gender equality, racial justice and human rights. Deadline is Apr 30. Free Visura membership required.

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