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SEJ Joins Groups in Support of Argus Leader Media

On March 25, 2019, the Society of Environmental Journalists joined the Reporters Committee on Freedom of the Press (RCFP) and 35 other journalism organizations in filing an amicus brief in support of the Argus Leader in Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader, which is currently before the US Supreme Court.

This case involves the interpretation of the Freedom of Information Act's "trade secrets" exemption — something environmental reporters run up against frequently.

"Fed Researcher Warns Climate Change Could Spur Financial Crisis"

"Climate change is becoming increasingly relevant to central bankers because losses from natural disasters that are magnified by higher temperatures and elevated sea levels could spark a financial crisis, a Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco researcher found."

Source: Bloomberg, 03/26/2019

"Senate: Tom Udall Won't Run For Re-Election"

"New Mexico Democratic Sen. Tom Udall won't run for re-election next year, putting an end to what will be 12 years in the Senate."

Source: Greenwire, 03/26/2019

"Climate: Green New Deal Takes The Senate Stage"

"The Senate is set to take a procedural vote on the Green New Deal as soon as tomorrow [Tuesday], a widely anticipated event that will inevitably come with partisan fireworks."

Source: Greenwire, 03/26/2019

DEADLINE: IWMF Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories

Twice yearly, the International Women’s Media Foundation offers grants supporting journalism produced by and about women. The grants, averaging $5,000 USD, are open to professional journalists with three or more years' experience. Next deadline is April 21, 2019.

"An Elusive Whale Is Found All Around the World"

"Researchers are learning about a newly identified species of baleen whales, tracing sightings and sounds to learn that they stay mainly in tropical waters."

Source: NY Times, 03/25/2019

EPA Says Missouri’s Plan To Regulate Coal Ash Disposal Is Too Weak

"The Environmental Protection Agency notified Missouri environmental regulators this month that the state’s plan for overseeing the disposal of toxic waste from coal-fired power plants is not strong enough to protect human health and the environment."

Source: St. Louis Public Radio, 03/25/2019

"Oklahoma Moves To Stop Towns From Fees, Bans On Plastic Bags"

"Oklahoma lawmakers are considering legislation to prevent cities and towns from imposing a fee on single-use plastic and paper bags, a measure that officials in one Oklahoma community say encroaches on their search for an innovative way to protect the environment from the problems of carelessly discarded bags."

Source: AP, 03/25/2019

"Recording Reveals Oil Industry Execs Laughing At Trump Access"

"Gathered for a private meeting at a beachside Ritz–Carlton in Southern California, the oil executives were celebrating a colleague’s sudden rise. David Bernhardt, their former lawyer, had been appointed by President Donald Trump to the powerful No. 2 spot at the Department of the Interior."

Source: Reveal, 03/25/2019

Top Oil Firms Spending Millions Lobbying To Block Climate Change Policies

"The largest five stock market listed oil and gas companies spend nearly $200m (£153m) a year lobbying to delay, control or block policies to tackle climate change, according to a new report."

Source: Guardian, 03/25/2019

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