Journalism & Media

June 2, 2009

"The End of Local News? If Communities Lose Newspapers, Who Will Fill the Void?"

SEJers in Maryland or the DC area might be interested in this free University of Maryland J-school symposium.

Professional Meetings

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Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV)

June 27, 2009 to June 30, 2009

10th Biennial Conference on Communication and Environment

The central theme of this event is "Environmental Communication as a Nexus."

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Upcoming SEJ Regional Events and Meet-Ups

Check here for upcoming regional events, including meet-ups. Also watch the SEJ Community Calendar for professional meetings or informal get-togethers in your area.

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February 12, 2025

SEJ Webinar: Celebrating 35 Years of SEJ — What Comes Next?

The next #SEJWebinar will kick off our celebration of SEJ’s anniversary with a panel of longtime SEJ members who helped build the foundation of our organization to reflect on our mission and what makes SEJ the tight-knit community of journalists it is today, followed by some of environmental journalism’s emerging leaders about where our field should go from here. 1 p.m. ET.

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March 23, 2025

DEADLINE: Opening Doors Initiative for BIPOC Journalism Students

The two-year "Opening Doors Initiative," a new initiative aimed at increasing diversity in public media newsrooms, will provide skills training, mentorship and paid internships for ten BIPOC journalism students, with a focus on science, health and economics reporting. Apply by Mar 23, 2025.

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Meta Agrees To Pay Trump $25 Million To Settle Suit Over Facebook Suspension

"Meta has agreed to pay President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations and other claims following the company suspending him from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol."

Environmental Politics

Source: NPR, 01/31/2025

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February 7, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Media Grants To Support Coverage of 30x30 Marine Conservation Targets

Internews' Earth Journalism Network is offering two media grants of US$10,000 each to newsrooms and media organizations in coastal countries to support in-depth and enterprise reporting projects on 30x30 marine conservation targets. Apply by Feb 7, 2025.

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February 3, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Story Grants to Support Reporting on Climate and Environmental Solutions in Asia Pacific

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network is offering 15-20 story grants of up to US$2000 each to support the production of in-depth solutions-focused media reports on environmental and climate challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. Apply by Feb 3, 2025.

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Environmental Books by SEJ Members (2023)

Check out the environmental books authored, co-authored or edited by SEJ members, and published in 2023.

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‘Doomsday Clock’ Moves Closer To Midnight Amid Threats Like Climate Change

"Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been."

Source: AP, 01/29/2025