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Six Ways To Cover the Environmental Impacts of Animal Agriculture

Animal agriculture is a massive industry with a vast environmental footprint, so there are plenty of reporting opportunities for journalists on the “eat beat.” In the second of two parts, following last week’s examination of diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, food-and-climate journalist Jenny Splitter serves up a variety of story ideas and information sources, plus some thoughts on solutions journalism.

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March 20, 2024

SEJ Webinar: Stopping Climate Action Mis-Information — How Is the Media Complicit and What Can Journalists Do?

Join SEJ for a webinar exploring how the media shapes public discourse on climate action, a major theme of the upcoming #SEJ2024 annual conference in Philadelphia. Speakers include a conference co-chair, SEJ’s vice president of programs and a panel of environmental advocates. 1:00 p.m. ET.

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March 15, 2024

IIJ Insurance for Freelancers Webinar

The Institute for Independent Journalists invites you to learn about securing insurance as a freelance journalist, how to manage risk and resources that can protect you.

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Rare Gray Whale Seen Off Nantucket Is Good And Bad News, Says Cape Expert

"An unusual visitor to local waters has caused a stir among the region's marine scientists: a gray whale. Researchers with the New England Aquarium's aerial survey team on Tuesday reported spotting the whale 30 miles south of Nantucket during a flight on Friday — a sighting they said is "incredibly rare," considering the species has been extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for more than two centuries."

Source: Cape Cod Times, 03/08/2024

"The Fossil-Fuel-Promoting Agency That Biden Seems Powerless To Stop"

"The federally created body that promotes U.S. exports is continuing to finance fossil fuel projects abroad — even after advisers aligned with President Joe Biden’s climate goals pointed out those investments’ risks."

Source: Politico, 03/07/2024

"Big Meat Is Lying About Sustainability. These Media Outlets Are Helping."

"In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit filed last week, the New York Attorney General accused JBS USA—the American arm of the world’s largest meatpacking company—of “fraudulent and illegal environmental marketing practices” surrounding its claims of sustainability."

Source: HEATED, 03/07/2024

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