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Drones and Photojournalism — Elevating the Craft to New Heights [1]

A match made in heaven — that’s how veteran National Geographic photojournalist Peter Essick sees the combination of drone photography and environmental journalism. In the latest EJ InSight, Essick shares insights and photos [2] from his most recent drone project, capturing the restoration of the Great Lakes. Plus, in a sidebar, Essick gives practical advice on learning to fly your own drone [3].

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EJ InSight [4]
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Biodiversity [5]
Chemicals [6]
Environmental Health [7]
Fish & Fisheries [8]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Natural Resources [11]
Pollution [12]
Water & Oceans [13]
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National (U.S.) [14]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [15]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [17]
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Public [18]

Keystone Pipeline Leaks 383,000 Gallons Of Oil: 2nd Big Spill In 2 Years [19]

"Approximately 383,000 gallons of crude oil have spilled into a North Dakota wetland this week in the latest leak from the Keystone Pipeline, fueling long-standing opposition to plans for the pipeline network’s extension."

Energy & Fuel [20]
Pollution [12]
Public [18]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Source: Washington Post [21], 11/01/2019

News Can Net Eyeballs By Turning Dweebish Data Into Magic Maps [22]

When it comes to telling environment and energy stories, especially about place and scale, data visualizations can turn an average story into a standout. Reporter’s Toolbox takes a look at some recent examples of inspiring data-mapping projects that provide insight into everything from auto emissions and floods to vanishing rivers and whipping winds.

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Air [24]
Climate Change [25]
Disasters [26]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Journalism & Media [10]
Natural Resources [11]
Pollution [12]
Transportation [27]
Water & Oceans [13]
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National (U.S.) [14]
Alaska and Hawaii [28]
California [29]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [15]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [30]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [31]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [32]
Northwest (OR WA) [33]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [17]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [34]
International [35]
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Another Bad-News Year Ahead for U.S. Coal? [36]

As U.S. coal’s comedown continues, our latest Issue Backgrounder takes a close look at the factors behind the industry’s decline and finds a combination of economics, competition and shifting global markets, along with aging technology, politics and environmental pushback. What’s in store for coal in 2020?

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Air [24]
Climate Change [25]
Economy & Business [39]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Environmental Politics [40]
Government [9]
Laws & Regulations [41]
Natural Resources [11]
Pollution [12]
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National (U.S.) [14]
Alaska and Hawaii [28]
California [29]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [15]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [30]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [31]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [32]
Northwest (OR WA) [33]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [17]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [34]
International [35]
Canada [42]
Mexico [43]
Africa [44]
Antarctica & Arctic [45]
Asia [46]
Australia & Oceania [47]
Central America & the Caribbean [48]
Europe [49]
Middle East [50]
South America [51]
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S Dakota Backs Off Harsh New Protest Law and ‘Riot-Boosting’ Penalties [52]

"South Dakota officials have agreed to walk back parts of the state's new anti-protest laws that opponents say were meant to target Native American and environmental advocates who speak out against the proposed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline."

Activism [38]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Environmental Politics [40]
Laws & Regulations [41]
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Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Source: InsideClimate News [53], 10/25/2019

Farms and Ranches, Possible Cause, Cure of Climate Change [54]

The links between agriculture and climate are as old as the Indus Valley Civilization and as current as this year’s Mississippi Basin floods. And stories about how each influences the other will likely unfold at an ever faster rate, according to this week’s TipSheet. The backstory, with an outline of the interactions between ag and global warming, plus story ideas and reporting resources.

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Agriculture [56]
Climate Change [25]
Food [57]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
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National (U.S.) [14]
California [29]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
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Grazing on Public Lands Still a Source of Controversy … and Stories [58]

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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TipSheet [55]
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Agriculture [56]
Economy & Business [39]
Environmental Politics [40]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [41]
Natural Resources [11]
Policy [59]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [14]
California [29]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [31]
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“Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy” [60]

The new book, “Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy,” takes what our reviewer calls an illuminating look into the politics and economics of energy development. The volume examines the decade-long effort to build long-distance transmission lines for wind-generated electricity. More in our latest BookShelf review.

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Climate Change [25]
Energy & Fuel [20]
Laws & Regulations [41]
Planning & Growth [62]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [14]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [32]
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"Climate Impacts: Great Lake Dwarfs Sea-Level Rise. Water Is Up 6 Feet" [63]

"GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Streets are flooded in 'Coast Guard City, USA,' and the maritime rescue force is responding to dangerous events not seen for decades on Lake Michigan."

Climate Change [25]
Disasters [26]
Water & Oceans [13]
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Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Source: ClimateWire [64], 08/26/2019

"Tribe At Center Of Pipeline Protests Launches Solar Farm" [65]

"The American Indian tribe at the center of tumultuous protests against the Dakota Access pipeline unveiled a solar farm Friday that came about partly due to the tribe’s fierce opposition to the oil pipeline’s environmental impact."

Activism [38]
Climate Change [25]
People & Population [66]
Public [18]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [16]
Source: AP [67], 07/30/2019

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