"Sandhill Cranes Are Moving to Cities and Adopting Urban Lifestyles"
"Once elusive inhabitants of remote wetlands, sandhill cranes can now be found thriving in yards, athletic fields, and college campuses".
Source: Sierra, 07/24/2023
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Explorers Track Down Ancient Fruit Trees Before They Are Gone Forever
"Fruit and nut explorers traverse the US on an ecological mission to preserve the last cultivars of old and important plants".
Source: Guardian, 07/24/2023
"Would You Drink Wastewater? What if It Was Beer?"
"In an era of drought, turning treated wastewater into drinking water may be the future. Utility companies are working with breweries to get people past the “ick factor.”"
Source: NYTimes, 07/24/2023
"EPA’s Top Cop Finally Cleared for Job as Senate Confirms Uhlmann"
"David Uhlmann, the White House’s pick to lead the EPA’s enforcement office, will finally ascend to the job after the Senate voted 53-46 Thursday to confirm him following an odyssey lasting more than two years."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/24/2023
Biden DOE Proposes Tighter Efficiency Rule For New Home Water Heaters
"The Biden administration on Friday proposed tightening an efficiency standard for new residential water heaters — a move that it said would both save consumers money and combat climate change."
Source: The Hill, 07/24/2023
#SEJSpotlight: Amy Westervelt, Executive Producer, Critical Frequency
Meet SEJ member Amy Westervelt! Amy is an award-winning investigative journalist and executive producer of the independent podcast production company Critical Frequency, which specializes in reported narrative podcasts.
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Expert Advice Helps Journalists Navigate Unfamiliar Scientific Seas
Journalists who lack a strong science background can find themselves in deep water when reporting environmental stories. How do you avoid over- or understating research findings? What’s the difference between observational and experimental studies? And what about those pesky percentages? Former Washington Post science reporter Rick Weiss and his SciLine colleagues have some answers.
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Pitching High and Tight — An Independent Journalist Finds Success
In her early days, freelancer Gloria Dickie aimed high, pitching her dream publication first, as well as offering newsier stories and short features instead of long-form. The formula worked, leading to assignments, a book project and a prestigious staff job. Freelance Files Co-Editor Christine Woodside spoke with Dickie about the lessons of a life as an independent. Plus, a BookShelf review of “Eight Bears” by a fellow bear connoisseur.
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