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Source: Greenwire [8], 06/04/2019

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June 28, 2019

Journalism Under Attack; Protect Yourself from Threats [9]

To help journalists manage the heightened dangers they face in newsrooms, in the field and online, the National Press Foundation and the National Press Club Journalism Institute are co-hosting a safety workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Free registration required; limited seating.

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June 6, 2019

Webinar: Toxic Cities: Telling Big Stories on Hidden Risks [12]

This free Center for Healthy Journalism webinar, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, will provide you with fresh ideas for reporting on hidden threats in your community. Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman, who reported the groundbreaking series "Toxic City," will share their bold and unconventional strategies for environmental testing.

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Chemicals [13]

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"Energy Department Says Gas Permit Promotes ‘Molecules Of Freedom’" [19]

"The Energy Department announced the approval of a liquefied natural gas project in Texas, saying it would allow “molecules of U.S. freedom to be exported to the world.”"

Energy & Fuel [20]

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Source: Washington Post [21], 05/30/2019

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"Democrats Ramp Up Calls For Live Primary Debate On Climate Change" [22]

"A growing number of Democratic politicians and environmental activists are demanding a live televised primary debate dedicated to climate change."

Climate Change [23]

Public [6]

Source: Washington Post [24], 05/30/2019

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For Students, SEJ Conference Can Make the Grade [25]

Not only is the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual gathering a great way for student journalists to get propelled into the profession, argues our most recent EJ Academy column. It’s also how SEJ itself can invest in its future. The case for creative ways to bring newbies to the next conference.

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International [27]

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Urban Farming a Fertile Bed for Crop of Local Stories [28]

The rise of the modern environmental and food movements has shifted urban farming into high gear. For environmental journalists, that could yield a bumper crop of local stories. The latest TipSheet has more, along with questions to ask, story angles to follow and reporting resources to tap.

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TipSheet [29]

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Activism [2]

Agriculture [30]

Chemicals [13]

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International [27]

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SEJ in Press Freedom Case, Chem Secrecy Bill Fails and More [32]

SEJ joined with several dozen other journalism groups to support the right to film police activity in a public place, and bills to block information of importance to environmental reporters failed in Louisiana, California and Iowa, but a Colorado paper was blocked from covering a wild horse roundup. All that in this month’s WatchDog Tipsheet.

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WatchDog TipSheet [33]

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Activism [2]

Agriculture [30]

Air [34]

Chemicals [13]

Climate Change [23]

Economy & Business [35]

Energy & Fuel [20]

Government [36]

Pollution [18]

Science [37]

Wildlife [38]

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California [39]

Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [40]

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"Senate Panel Approves Interior Nominee Over Objections From Democrats" [43]

"Senate Republicans advanced President Trump's nominee to be the Interior Department's top lawyer on Tuesday over objections from Democrats who called him partisan and unresponsive to ethics questions swirling around the department's secretary and his predecessor." Daniel Jorjani was architect of Interior's proposed policy for rejecting Freedom of Information Act requests.

Public [6]

Source: The Hill [44], 05/22/2019

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Follow Fish Advisories To Catch Local Stories [45]

Toxic chemicals and disease-causing microorganisms can be found in some fresh-caught fish. And that means local stories for environmental journalists, who can pick up on problems through federal and state fish advisories. The latest TipSheet explains the health impacts and how they’re regulated, plus questions to ask and story ideas, including an environmental justice angle.

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TipSheet [29]

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Chemicals [13]

Consumer [14]

Environmental Health [15]

Fish & Fisheries [46]

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