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United Houma Nation Gets $56 Million To Deal With Climate Risks, Relocation

"The United Houma Nation, the largest Indigenous tribe in Louisiana, has secured a $56.5 million grant to enact a massive plan to deal with growing climate risks that tribal leaders hope will serve as a model, ranging from infrastructure improvements to potential relocations."

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune, 07/29/2024

"Second Trump Term Could Boost Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’, Experts Warn"

"A second Donald Trump presidency would represent a serious threat to dealing with the toxic impact of PFAS “forever chemicals”, as well as other toxins, and could be a danger to the health of millions of Americans, experts and environmental campaigners warn."

Source: Guardian, 07/29/2024

"Project 2025 Plan Calls For Demolition Of NOAA and National Weather Service"

"Among its many sweeping calls for change in American government, a conservative platform document known as Project 2025 urges the demolition of some of the nation’s most dependable resources for tracking weather, combating climate change and protecting the public from environmental hazards."

Source: LA Times, 07/29/2024
September 26, 2024 to September 28, 2024

iMEdD International Journalism Forum

The Incubator for Media Education and Development's annual gathering will take place in Athens, Greece. Topics include press freedom, artificial intelligence, data journalism, reporting on the climate crisis, corruption, war and innovative sustainability schemes to promote media independence.

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#SEJSpotlight: Anna Sysling, Producer, Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now

Meet SEJ member Anna Sysling! Anna is a multimedia storyteller and lifelong Michigander. She is currently a producer for Detroit PBS' Great Lakes Now. She focuses on solutions-oriented environmental stories as a reporter. Anna has worked as a reporter, anchor, host and producer in both commercial and public media since 2013. Her areas of focus include climate, culture, access and social equity.

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Track Harmful Algal Blooms With Data. Avoid Bad Clams

It’s summertime and the living is easy for algae that can be hazardous to human health. Climate heating and agricultural pollution are making the problem worse. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores useful sources of data for tracking trends. Plus, tips on how to use the data for local reporting on the risks posed by this seasonal threat.

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