Report: Pendley Denied Climate Change, Blamed Migrants For Disease
"A top Interior Department official reportedly denied the existence of climate change and compared undocumented immigrants to 'cancer.'"
Source: The Hill, 10/10/2019
Journalism & Media
Award-Winner Chronicles Radioactive Risks at Midwest Nuclear Plants
A deeply documented investigation revealed serious problems in Illinois’ aging nuclear power plants, and won reporters Brett Chase and Madison Hopkins an outstanding small market investigative reporting award from the Society of Environmental Journalists last year. Chase spoke with SEJournal Online’s “Inside Story” about the “Power Struggle” project, about lessons learned and advice for other reporters. Read the Q&A.
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Grazing on Public Lands Still a Source of Controversy … and Stories
As the Society of Environmental Journalists heads to Colorado this week for its annual gathering, it’s a good time to consider how to report on the vast public lands throughout the western United States. The latest TipSheet explores the history of conflict over public lands, the stories they yield and the resources needed to better report the issue.
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"Royal Shakespeare Company Ends BP Partnership After Student Protest"
"The Royal Shakespeare Company is to end its partnership with BP at the end of the year following criticism of its links to the international oil giant."
Source: BBC News, 10/03/2019
Pipeline Data Offer Story Leads
Compelling pipeline stories can be found throughout the United States, but first you need to know where the pipelines are. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox looks at the best source of pipeline data, which offers a wealth of government information on location, incidents and enforcement. But there are caveats as well.
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US Group Forms To Defend Natural Gas Against Anti-Fossil Fuel Measures
"A group backed by anonymous donors launched a campaign on Monday to promote the benefits of cheap, abundant natural gas against what it called “radical” proposals like the Green New Deal that would phase out use of the fossil fuel."
Source: Reuters, 10/01/2019
"Interior Solicitor Commits to Not Giving Congress ‘Wingdings’"
"The Interior Department is resisting congressional oversight by failing to comply with House Natural Resources Committee requests for documents, according to Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.)."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 09/30/2019
"Group Sues US For Details About Impact Of Grazing Program"
"The U.S. government is keeping details secret about a cattle grazing program in six Western states that could be harming habitat and endangered species, an environmental group says."
Source: AP, 09/30/2019
Lawmakers Show Bipartisan Pique At Interior Over Withheld Documents
"Bipartisan dissatisfaction with the Department of the Interior was on display Thursday as lawmakers on the House Natural Resources Committee probed the difficulties they’ve faced in getting information on department business."
Source: The Hill, 09/27/2019
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