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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 opposing federal worker nondisclosure agreements, condemning the arrests and harassment of journalists at Newark's Delaney Hall, urging the Veterans Administration to stop investigating its employees for speaking to the press, condemning the ICE arrest of a Nashville journalist Estefany Rodriguez, urging strengthening of New York's FOIL and condemning the arrests of journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort. 

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Mentor Program

Member-to-member help is an important part of SEJ's mission to improve environmental journalism, and that's what our mentoring program is all about. We pair veteran environmental reporters with newcomers to the beat, university students, or with less experienced reporters who want to improve their skills. Apply to be a mentor or mentee. You must be an SEJ member. Not a member? Join us.

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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

The Case for Hope in Saving the World’s Birds

07/22/2026 – With billions of North American birds lost during recent decades, a survey of the successful efforts to save their species is a welcome read. Author Scott Weidensaul highlights winning initiatives, such as rewilding, innovations to protect puffins and more, along with appraisals of less fruitful projects. BookShelf contributor Jennifer Weeks has a review of “The Return of the Oystercatcher.”
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Climate Data Site Spiked, Resurrected by Ex-NOAA Employees

07/22/2026 – An effort by the Trump administration to tank a highly useful data source on climate change trends has met impressive resistance — in the form of a group of fired NOAA staffers who have rebuilt the climate.gov website stripped by the federal government. And as the latest Toolbox notes, it’s a great resource. Reacquaint yourself with it.
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SEJournal Adds Two New Editors

07/22/2026 – SEJournal welcomes two additions to our Publications masthead — veteran data/multimedia journalist Geoff McGhee and early-career freelancer Julie Zenderoudi. McGhee joins us as co-editor of our visual journalism column, EJ InSight. And Zenderoudi comes aboard as co-editor of Freelance Files. Learn more about them and watch for their contributions to our pages in the near future. Plus, two farewells.
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EJToday: Headlines

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  • Trump Attacks Top US Scientific Body Over Climate Chapter in Manual
    New York Times, 07/21/2026
  • Trump Panel Seeks To Weaken Historic-Preservation Reviews Of Projects
    Washington Post, 07/21/2026
  • "‘A Better Way To Be Relevant’: Greens Embrace Data Center Fight"
    E&E News, 07/21/2026
  • Industry Helps Keep Louisiana Communities In The Dark On Toxic Air
    Floodlight, 07/21/2026
  • Cancer Is Bipartisan: Poisoned Water Is Turning This Rural State Bluer
    Politico, 07/21/2026
  • "EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air to Black Communities"
    Word in Black, 07/21/2026
  • States Join Fight Against Trump Defense Dept. Wind Farm Blockade
    Canary Media, 07/21/2026
  • BLM Plans To Open 2,800 Acres Of Ohio’s Wayne Natl. Forest To Fracking
    Signal Ohio, 07/21/2026
  • California Restricts Utility Shutoffs As Dangerous Heat Spreads
    CalMatters, 07/21/2026
  • Veterinarians Press Congress To Preserve State Animal Welfare Laws
    The New Lede, 07/21/2026
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