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Zoya Teirstein is a staff writer for Grist, covering the intersection of public health and climate change, and the politics of climate change. More about Zoya [3].

 

"I would recommend SEJ to anyone who is interested in environmental journalism, particularly those who are trying to break into the field. SEJ is a great resource for jobs, internships, fellowships, sources and more. But I think the best resource it offers journalists is a sense of community, particularly via its yearly conferences."

- Zoya Teirstein [3], Grist

Here's how you can help

journalists like Zoya:

Give to SEJ Programs [2] to support essential training, resources and convening, such as:

• Annual Conference [4] events like "Bugs, Disease and the West: A New Era in Human Health [5]"
• SEJ Webinars like "Covering Contaminated Sites in Your Community [6]"
• SEJournal resources like "CDC Data Offer Multiplicity of Starting Points for Environmental Health Stories [7]"

Give to SEJ's Fund for Environmental Journalism [2] to support small story grants, such as:

• "Does Your Community Have Lead in Its Soil? Here's What To Do. [8]" Grist, March 22, 2023, by Yvette Cabrera [9]
• "Sandblasted at the Shipyard [10]," January 2023, by Rebecca Bowe [11]
• "Place of Refuge [12]," Places Journal, March 2023, by Timothy Schuler [13]

Give to SEJ's Conference Diversity Travel Fellowships [14] to help cover the costs of registration, travel, lodging and other expenses of Diversity Fellowships. Here’s what past participants had to say [15]:

• "I would not have been able to attend without the SEJ/Uproot diversity fellowship, and I am truly grateful for it as this is easily the best conference I've been to as a newer journalist. I am truly grateful for the program and hope it can be expanded so even more people, who otherwise would not be able to, can attend."
• "As an emerging freelance photojournalist in the midwest I have limited resources and opportunities to attend conference. This limits my ability for professional growth and networking. I would not have been able to attend the workshop without the Uproot Project Fellowship."

Give to the SEJ Members in Need Fund [2] to help cover fee waivers and other costs of participating in SEJ programs, for members experiencing financial hardship.

Legacy giving: If you are ready to create a lasting legacy with SEJ, we recommend using FreeWill to create your will in 20 minutes or less — for free!

• Start your free will today [16].
• Have you already created a gift in your will or trust to SEJ? Fill out this form to let us know [17]!

 

 

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