It's not often that a new genre of science writing opens up for freelancers. But writer Dan Bloom suggests there's a growing market for freelancers who want to write about climate in the form known as “cli-fi,” a new dystopian fiction that focuses on future impacts of climate change. Freelance Files editor Karen Schaefer invited him to share his perspective on the emerging genre.
The upward trends for renewable energy sources like wind and solar are a sure source of news for 2019, even if challenging political, economic and technical obstacles remain. This week’s TipSheet explains why, plus suggests stories to look for, notes the points of possible contention and offers a range of reporting resources to turn to.
See what these SEJ members and friends have to say about membership benefits and programs, including our Annual Conferences, Awards for Reporting on the Environment, Fund for Environmental Journalism and more.
At ABC News, Stephanie Ebbs is the only person dedicated to covering environmental issues full time, which she finds frustrating at times, because she knows she can't report on all of the important environmental stories that deserve national coverage, and convincing her editors that these stories matter isn’t always easy. That’s why Stephanie found this year’s SEJ conference in Flint, Michigan — her first time at our annual event — to be the most practical and motivating conference she's ever attended. Read more and please give now.
"A political appointee and former adviser to Charles and David Koch will oversee Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests sent to the Interior Department, a position typically held by career staff."
"KATOWICE, Poland — Trump administration officials at high-stakes climate talks here offered an unapologetic defense of fossil fuels on Monday, arguing that a rapid retreat from coal, oil and gas was unrealistic."
Environmental justice-related stories are expected to get more attention in the news media in 2019. But that’s not because the challenge of protecting marginalized communities from lopsided environmental impacts is being met. This week’s TipSheet explains, in a look-ahead to environmental justice stories making the news, the many forms the problem takes, the many communities affected and the emerging notion of “climate justice.”
Journalism can be a thankless job, especially in today's economic environment. Ever since its founding, the Society of Environmental Journalists has been an essential community for environmental journalists, and that includes bringing attention to a lot of great reporting, raising the profile of environmental journalism and encouraging thousands of journalists to keep aiming high. Hear more from Pulitzer-winner Dan Fagin and please give now.
"A federal judge has lifted a gag order on the Anaconda Superfund cleanup. That means that after more than a decade of secrecy, Anaconda residents will soon be able to learn some details about the Superfund cleanup deal in the works for the Smelter City."
"In Washington last week, Alec, a group that links lobbyists with state lawmakers, approved measures to boost Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda".
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