"Senate Passes FOIA Reform Bill"
"The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to expand the public's access to government records, after a year of delay."
Source: The Hill, 03/17/2016
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"Senate Blocks Bill That Would Override State GMO Labeling Laws"
"The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a bill that would nullify state and local efforts to require food makers to label products made with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, as the industry races to stop Vermont's law from taking effect on July 1."
Source: Reuters, 03/17/2016
"Another Member of Berta Caceres’ Group Assassinated in Honduras"
"When will it stop? Nelson Garcia, a member of the same Indigenous rights group as murdered activist Berta Caceres, has been assassinated in Honduras, local media reported Tuesday."
Source: teleSUR, 03/17/2016
Will Journalists Heed the Lessons of Flint?
SEJ’s WatchDog Project director Joseph A. Davis analyzes local and regional media's role in reporting — or not — the Flint water debacle.
"In-Person, Top-Level Finger-Pointing Over Flint Water Crisis"
"The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality repeatedly gave assurances that water from the Flint River was safe, when in reality it had dangerous levels of lead, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says." CBS News/AP had the story March 17, 2016. The House Oversight Committee will hear testimony from Mich. Gov Rick Snyder and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Thursday, March 17, at 9 am ET. The hearing will be cablecast/livestreamed via CSPAN3.
Source: CBS News/AP, 03/17/2016
DEADLINE: IJNR's Prairie Pothole Institute
From Jun 5-11, 2016, IJNR will lead a select group of journalists on a week-long tour of North Dakota's prairie pothole region, exploring the stories that arise when environments and economics intersect. Apply by Apr 13.
Environmental Sleuthing Toolbox
This special issue of SEJ's WatchDog celebrated "Sunshine Week," the national reminder that freedom of information and open government are essential for a working democracy. Lots of info is available for environmental reporters about pollutants and hazards that can harm people. Our Sunshine toolbox is ... well ... full of flashlights — environmental databases that can help you see things. Categories include chemicals, disasters, energy, health and pollution. Shine on!
"Native American Tribe Gets Federal Funds to Flee Rising Seas"
"In a disappearing section of Louisiana coastline, the people who call Isle De Jean Charles home are moving to save their community and culture."
Source: InsideClimate News, 03/16/2016
As Climate Heats Up, Arctic Residents Struggle To Keep Their Homes
"In the spring, after the permafrost thaws and the ground settles, Wilson Andrew Sr takes a wrench to the metal pilings that hold up the foundation of his house in Atmautluak, Alaska, and makes it level again. He cranks the screws until the foundation flattens out, level with the ground. At least for now."
Source: Guardian, 03/16/2016
"Canadian Companies Supporting Fight Against U.S. Climate Plan: Report"
"Many large Canadian companies are financing legal action and lobbying against President Barack Obama’s climate change plan, putting the public and their investors at risk, said a new report released on Monday by an investment services organization."
Source: National Observer, 03/16/2016
