BLM Website Drops Sunny Hiking Photo To Feature Black Wall of Coal
"It is a tale of two photographs, one light and airy, the other kind of, well, dark."
Source: Washington Post, 04/07/2017
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"Trump Donates First-Quarter Salary To National Park Service"
"President Donald Trump, who made a fortune in real estate before running for political office, has decided to donate his first-quarter salary of $78,333 to the National Park Service, the White House announced on Monday."
Source: Reuters, 04/04/2017
For Freelancers in Conflict Zones, Help Is out There
You're reporting from the field in a high-risk locale, with a shoestring budget and no back-office support — how do you stay safe? The latest Freelance Files offers some cautionary tales from a long-time SEJ member recently returned from overseas, with a detailed resource guide to help keep you and your data secure.
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Hazardous Sites Near You? There’s a Database for That!
The best public database of the risk management plans for many major hazardous sites has now been restored. The latest TipSheet has the backstory on government tracking of hazardous chemical facilities, an example of how the database was mined for some stellar reporting, and ideas for smart use of this powerful tool.
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"EPA Chief Is Tongue-Tied When Asked About His Climate Change Denial"
"America's top environmental official was in the hot seat on Sunday over his dubious views on climate change."
Source: Mashable, 04/03/2017
Awards Program Shines a Light on the Best Journalism … for the Planet’s Sake
When quality journalism is under attack, what better way to respond than to highlight the best work our profession can offer? That's what the co-chair of SEJ annual awards program is calling on members to do. And he's got good reasons. Find out how to enter before the April 3 extended deadline.
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All Major TV Networks Spent Just 50 Minutes On Climate Change In 2016
"Major TV networks spent just 50 minutes on climate change — combined — last year."
Source: Grist, 03/27/2017
"Lights Go Out Around The World For 10th Earth Hour"
"The initiative involves 7,000 cities across 172 countries."
Source: Reuters, 03/27/2017
"Climate Journalism: The Coverage Heats Up"
"InsideClimate News and Climate Central have dominated U.S. climate journalism, but The New York Times and Washington Post now are trying to catch up."
Source: Undark, 03/24/2017
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