"Montana Governor Under Fire For Vacationing During Flood"
"As punishing floods tore through Yellowstone National Park and neighboring Montana communities, the state’s governor was nowhere to be seen."
Source: AP, 06/20/2022
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"Yellowstone Floods Wipe Out Roads, Bridges, Strand Visitors"
"Massive floodwaters ravaged Yellowstone National Park and nearby communities Monday, washing out roads and bridges, cutting off electricity and forcing visitors to evacuate parts of the iconic park at the height of summer tourist season."
Source: AP, 06/14/2022
"As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces An ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’"
"Climate change and rapid population growth are shrinking the lake, creating a bowl of toxic dust that could poison the air around Salt Lake City."
Source: NYTimes, 06/08/2022
Going Beyond Sensational Drought Headlines Gives Local Audiences News They Need
As drought continues to afflict the southwestern United States, New Mexico PBS correspondent and producer Laura Paskus writes that environmental journalists must bring home its impact on local communities, while translating the science, making the connection with climate change and holding public officials accountable. Plus, reporting resources and a reminder that the story is too big for any one journalist.
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#SEJ2023 Annual Conference, Boise, Idaho, April 19-23
SEJ's 32nd annual conference took place in Boise, Idaho, hosted by Boise State University. See the agenda. On our conference coverage page, you'll find video recordings of the plenaries and audio recordings of most concurrent sessions.
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"Groups Sue For Records In Montana Mine Pollution Case"
"Conservation groups are suing [Montana] Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration to obtain records related to its decision to drop legal claims against a mining executive over decades of pollution from several mines."
Source: AP, 03/16/2022
Colorado Oil And Gas Regulators Approve ‘Strongest’ Financial Rules
"Colorado regulators on Tuesday approved a sweeping set of new financial requirements for oil and gas companies that operate within the state, completing the last major rule change mandated by a landmark drilling reform law passed by Democrats in the General Assembly three years ago."
Source: Colorado Newsline, 03/03/2022
Hank the Tank: Massive Bear Breaks Into Dozens Of Homes Near Lake Tahoe
"It's not easy for a 500-pound bear to sneak around a neighborhood — and it sounds impossible for one to break into a house through a small window. But the animal known as Hank the Tank is no ordinary bear: California's wildlife agency says he has broken into at least 28 homes in South Lake Tahoe...."
Source: NPR, 02/22/2022
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