"Emails Show How the Food Industry Uses ‘Science’ to Push Soda"
"A conversation between two former Coke executives reveals some of the tricks of the trade. "
Source: Bloomberg, 09/14/2017
Journalism & Media
Realtors Block Sea-Level Warnings That Could Crimp Coastal Profits
"All along the coast of the southeast United States, the real estate industry confronts a hurricane. Not the kind that swirls in the Atlantic, but a storm of scientific information about sea-level rise that threatens the most lucrative, commission-boosting properties."
Source: McClatchy, 09/14/2017
Exxon Loses Bid to Keep Auditor Files Secret in Climate Fraud Probe
"Brushing aside objections by ExxonMobil, New York's highest court has opened the door for state officials to demand that the oil giant's outside auditor immediately turn over records as part of a fraud investigation into the company's positions on climate change."
Source: InsideClimate News, 09/13/2017
Hurricane Toolbox, Headlines and More
Check out our guide to reporting on hurricanes like Irma, Harvey and Maria, and their aftermath. We've compiled a series of resources, including a hurricane Toolbox and Backgrounders (including one on the power grid, post-outages), as well as TipSheets on hurricanes, flooding, flood insurance, storm surge, toxic floodwaters, dam failures and more. Plus, get the latest hurricane headlines from EJ Today (subscribe).
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EPA Press Office Attacks Journalists à la Trump
The Trump Administration's EPA Press Office appears to have launched a personal attack on journalists for unfavorable coverage. WatchDog reports what happened when the Associated Press looked into possible pollution at Houston Superfund sites flooded by Hurricane Harvey.
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Covering Congress from Both Sides of the Beltway
The complex workings of the U.S. Congress create reporting challenges for all kinds of journalists, including environmental ones. But our latest TipSheet provides half a dozen key resources to help you get the job done better, whether from inside or outside the Beltway.
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"It Is a Time to Talk About Climate Change"
"In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said that now is not the time to talk about climate change. ... In the interest of minimizing harm to people, it’s always an important time to talk about climate change. We don’t have to choose between helping current victims and working to prevent the next tragedy."
Source: Atlantic, 09/12/2017
After Harvey, Critics See Big Money Behind Lax Petrochemical Reporting
"In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, an exploding chemical plant and spikes in cancer-causing emissions are highlighting how little the public knows about potential dangers from the oil and chemical industries. Critics say one reason for the darkness: tons of campaign money."
Source: Texas Tribune, 09/12/2017
Despite Irma, Florida Rep. Aims To Let Companies Hide Climate Risks
"The Republican congressman from one of Hurricane Irma’s hardest hit counties is leading a legislative effort to let companies conceal how climate change affects their businesses. Only weeks before the storm came ashore, Florida U.S. Rep. Bill Posey reintroduced legislation designed to bar federal regulators from forcing companies to better disclose their climate-related risks to their shareholders."
Source: International Business Times, 09/12/2017
"Texas Flood Shows Need For Chemical Safety Rule, Advocates Say"
"Industrial safety advocates and Texas residents say a flood-related fires and explosions at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, underscores the need for a worker and community safety regulation."
Source: Chemical & Engineering News, 09/11/2017
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