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July 27, 2023

Webinar: Journalism Up Against the State [1]

Investigative journalism faces numerous threats not least being a culture of secrecy, suffocating bureaucracy and physical intimidation. This Fetisov Journalism Awards webinar gives tips and advice from the stories of award-winning journalists and begins with a focus on a nuclear waste scandal in the U.S. 11:30 a.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Government [4]
Journalism & Media [5]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [6]
August 2, 2023

SEJ Webinar: Covering Contaminated Sites in Your Community [7]

In this SEJ webinar, investigative journalist Jordan Gass-Pooré provides tips for journalists to report on contaminated sites by incorporating impacted local voices and the knowledge of experts who lay out how future extreme weather events fueled by climate change may threaten to further spread that pollution. 1-2pm ET.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [8]
Journalism & Media [5]
Pollution [9]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
July 27, 2023

ICFJ Webinar: Mathematics Professors Meet Crisis Reporters [11]

ICFJ's fourth and final math webinar is for crisis journalists to interact freely with two mathematics researchers, understanding how to talk to mathematics researchers about their work, gaining tips on story ideas worth exploring and lots more. 11:00 a.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
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Journalism & Media [5]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
International [12]

#SEJSpotlight: Amy Westervelt, Executive Producer, Critical Frequency [13]

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.

Topics on the Beat: 
Journalism & Media [5]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

Expert Advice Helps Journalists Navigate Unfamiliar Scientific Seas [14]

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.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Features [15]
Topics on the Beat: 
Agriculture [16]
Air [17]
Climate Change [8]
Environmental Health [18]
Environmental Studies [19]
Journalism & Media [5]
Pollution [9]
Science [20]
Wildlife [21]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
International [12]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

Pitching High and Tight — An Independent Journalist Finds Success [22]

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 [23] of “Eight Bears” by a fellow bear connoisseur.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Freelance Files [24]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [8]
Journalism & Media [5]
Wildlife [21]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [25]
International [12]
Canada [26]
Asia [27]
Visibility: 
Public [3]

Dangerous Inland Flooding in Reporters’ Forecast [28]

While much attention is paid to hurricane flooding along the coasts, recent disasters in the Northeast United States brought home the dangers of flooding inland. The latest TipSheet has the basics, plus more than a dozen story ideas and reporting resources for local journalists to prepare for coverage of inland floods.

SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [29]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [8]
Disasters [30]
Journalism & Media [5]
Planning & Growth [31]
Water & Oceans [32]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [33]
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Public [3]

Revealed: Media Blitz Against UK Heat Pumps Funded by Gas Lobby Group [34]

"An energy trade association that represents and promotes gas boilers and manufacturers is behind a barrage of negative press attacking heat pumps, DeSmog has learned."

Climate Change [8]
Energy & Fuel [35]
Environmental Politics [36]
Journalism & Media [5]
Public [3]
Europe [37]
Source: DeSmog [38], 07/21/2023
July 27, 2023

Webinar: How To Cover Planetary Boundaries [39]

Are you interested in learning how to write about and cover the Earth’s nine planetary boundaries? Do you have a story idea related to ecological tipping points and the impacts on Earth’s ecosystems? Mongabay's latest webinar features a panel with experience on this increasingly covered topic. 7:00 a.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Environmental Health [18]
Journalism & Media [5]
Planning & Growth [31]
Region: 
International [12]
July 20, 2023

ICFJ Webinar: Crisis Reporting — Exploring Mathematics' Uncrowded Space for Journalists and Writers [40]

ICFJ's third math webinar features mathematics writer Erica Klarreich, who will provide valuable insights into mathematics' lesser-explored realms, uncovering captivating stories and opportunities for journalists and writers, whether you have a strong background in math or are simply curious about the subject. 1:00 p.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Journalism & Media [5]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [10]
International [12]

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