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SEJ Annual Conferences

Register now for SEJ2026, April 15-18 hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago, to secure your spot in a community dedicated to uncovering solutions and pursuing stories that matter in a rapidly changing world. Together, we’ll meet this critical moment with shared purpose and determination to safeguard and shape the future of environmental journalism.

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SEJ Speaks on FOI Issues

See the latest actions taken by SEJ advocating access to environmental information, press freedom and supporting the media's right to know on behalf of the public, including condemning the arrests of journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort and the FBI search of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home and seizure of her electronic devices, and urging protection for reporters covering immigration raids. 

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Top Environment and Energy Topics To Watch in 2026

Explore our 10th annual Journalists’ Guide to Environment + Energy, as we scour the beat to identify 15 top stories to put on your radar for 2026. Our updated format for the special report provides a quick read and a broad scope — with insights on climate change and environmental justice, bird and insect declines, data centers and deep sea mining, deregulation and PFAS and much more. Get started here.

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Layoffs, political pressure and a tidal wave of disinformation threaten environmental journalism today — but SEJ is here for the reporters on the front lines. Help us keep fueling the journalism our communities depend on. Support SEJ

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SEJ Publication Highlights

Beyond the Fires and Floods — Comprehensively Covering Disasters

02/18/2026 – Reporting on extreme-weather disasters is complicated, challenging work. Besides covering immediate impacts, there’s the broader context to consider, from climate change to social and political dynamics — all while looking out for your personal safety and well-being. Environmental journalist Colleen Hagerty draws on her own and others’ front-line experiences as she shares insights and advice for telling these high-stakes stories.
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Is Disaster Aid Backlog Becoming a (Blue State) Disaster?

02/18/2026 – A critical logjam is emerging for post-disaster aid to U.S. states, $11 billion or more, according to some calculations. At the same time, FEMA, which dispenses much of it, is in the Trump administration’s crosshairs. TipSheet explores how this looks on the ground and how politics play into the backlog, plus offers 10 story ideas and resources for local reporting.
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Database Details Planetary Asset — Canada’s Forests

02/11/2026 – They’re a carbon sink, a playground and a major market, but also a source of smoke pollution and pest infestation. Millions of acres of Canadian forest are a big North American story, and the latest Reporter’s Toolbox points you to a central data source that can help quantify, analyze and visualize the numbers and see the proverbial forest for the trees.
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  • Dem Senators Launch Inquiry Into EPA’s Repeal Of Endangerment Finding
    Guardian, 02/17/2026
  • Trump EPA Dropped Controversial DOE Report From Endangerment Finding Repeal
    Inside Climate News, 02/17/2026
  • "With Latest Rollback, the U.S. Essentially Has No Clean-Car Rules"
    NYTimes, 02/17/2026
  • "Calif. Walloped By Winter Storm With High Winds And Heavy Rain And Snow"
    AP, 02/17/2026
  • Hazardous South L.A. Oil Wells Plugged After Decades Of Community Pressure
    LA Times, 02/17/2026
  • "Trash Piles Up In Havana As US Oil Chokehold Halts Garbage Trucks"
    Reuters, 02/17/2026
  • US Ocean Regulator Criticized Over Changes To Right Whale Protection Rule
    AP, 02/17/2026
  • "The Voracious Vine That ‘Ate the South’ Can Also Fuel Wildfires"
    Inside Climate News, 02/17/2026
  • Toughening Louisiana Coast Against Worsening Storms: 4 Years And 30,000 Trees
    AP, 02/17/2026
  • "'We Will Not Be Erased': Stonewall Pride Flag Raised In Defiance"
    USA TODAY, 02/17/2026
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