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Bill Trackers a Boon for Covering Federal, State Legislation

As our elected representatives throw themselves into a frenzy of election-year legislative action, reporters can easily fall behind on key environmental and energy measures moving through Congress or state legislatures. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox offers up a way to stay on top of the process — by using the plethora of available bill trackers.

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Reporters Toolbox
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Environmental Politics
Government
Journalism & Media
Laws & Regulations
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National (U.S.)
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Emerald Corridor Tries Flipping the Switch on C02

The latest entry in our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” special report looks at what the Pacific Northwest is doing to mitigate climate change, including reducing carbon emissions, limiting sprawl and congestion, pushing energy efficiency and pursuing carbon sequestration. Read the new tipsheet, plus check out our earlier report on climate impacts and our opening backgrounder.

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Special Reports
Topics on the Beat:
Activism
Agriculture
Air
Climate Change
Consumer
Economy & Business
Energy & Fuel
Environmental Health
Environmental Politics
Environmental Studies
Forests
Government
Health
Journalism & Media
Laws & Regulations
Natural Resources
Nuclear Power & Radiation
People & Population
Planning & Growth
Science
Technology
Transportation
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National (U.S.)
Northwest (OR WA)
International
Canada
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SEJ Objects to EPA's 'Freedom of Information Act Regulations Update'

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ), in a letter to U.S.
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WatchDog TipSheet
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Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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Coronavirus Reminds Journalists To Prepare for Public Health Emergencies

COVID-19 is an unpleasant reminder that when a public health emergency hits, it pays for journalists — including environment reporters — to be prepared. The latest TipSheet offers advice on handling the unknown and gathering an emergency “go bag,” as well as tracking story ideas and numerous federal, state/local and media resources.

SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Disasters
Government
Health
Journalism & Media
People & Population
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National (U.S.)
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SEJ Condemns Indonesia Arrest of Mongabay Journalist

The Society of Environmental Journalists condemned Indonesia’s arrest and imprisonment of Philip Jacobson, an editor for the environmental news site Mongabay.

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WatchDog TipSheet
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Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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SEJ Joins RCFP Amicus Brief — Parekh v. CBS

SEJ joined with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 55 journalism groups and other interested parties in filing an amicus brief in Parekh v. CBS, supporting the right of CBS and reporter Brian Conybeare to recover attorneys’ fees under the Florida anti-SLAPP statute.

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WatchDog TipSheet
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Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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SEJ Joins RCFP Amicus Brief — Carroll County E911 v. Hasnie

SEJ joined with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 15 other media organizations in filing an amicus brief in Carroll County E911 v. Hasnie. Carroll County refuses to disclose 911 recordings pertaining to a November 2016 house fire in which four Flora, Indiana children died.

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WatchDog TipSheet
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Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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SEJ Joins RCFP Amicus Brief — La Liberte v. Reid

SEJ joined with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 20 other media organizations in filing an amicus brief in La Liberte v. Reid.

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WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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SEJ Opposes Press Restrictions for Trump Impeachment Trial

January 16, 2020 — The Society of Environmental Journalists joined with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 56 other media organizations in a letter opposing restrictions on the press during the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. SEJ speaks out about right-to-know issues, such as this one, which would hinder journalists’ efforts to share timely and accurate updates and commentary with the American public.

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WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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SEJ Joins Protest of Sec. Pompeo Treatment of NPR, Media

SEJ has protested Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's retaliation against, and abuse of, National Public Radio and its reporters. SEJ President Meera Subramanian signed the January 30 letter.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet
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Journalism & Media
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National (U.S.)
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