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While No One Was Watching — Changing Enviro Regs Under Trump

Regulations that sprang from cornerstone environmental laws in place for decades are now under attack by the Trump administration, per legal experts in a recent webinar co-sponsored by the Society of Environmental Journalists and Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Get key takeaways and resources from the event from SEJ’s Dale Willman. Plus, watch the full webinar video.

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Parks Post-Coronavirus Reopening a Political Football?

As the United States restarts fitfully following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, one source of controversy — and of numerous local or regional environmental stories — is what to do at the nation’s park system. The latest TipSheet explains why public access to these national treasures is so contentious, then provides numerous story ideas and reporting resources.

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July 3, 2020

DEADLINE: ASJA Crisis Coverage Awards: COVID-19 Edition

The American Society of Journalists and Authors' new awards program will recognize professional writers worldwide for their coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak. Submissions will be accepted until July 3, 2020.

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"US Critics Of Stay-At-Home Orders Tied To Fossil Fuel Funding"

"Dozens of individuals and groups urging states to reopen amid the Covid-19 pandemic have historical financial ties to coal and oil and gas companies and conservative billionaires who have invested in climate disinformation."

Source: Guardian, 05/22/2020

"Trump Signs Order Easing Regulatory Enforcement on Businesses"

"President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to ease up on businesses that make good-faith attempts to follow agency guidance and regulations during the coronavirus pandemic."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 05/20/2020

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