SEJ en Español
Esta es la comunidad electrónica de Sociedad de Periodistas Ambientales/Society of Environmental Journalists (SPA/SEJ). SPA/SEJ tiene varias actividades y publicaciones de uso e interés para periodistas de habla hispana.
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"What Are the Rights of Nature?"
"“Rights of nature” is a movement aimed at advancing the understanding that ecosystems, wildlife and the Earth are living beings with inherent rights to exist, evolve and regenerate."
Source: Inside Climate News, 04/03/2025
"Myanmar Just Had ‘The Big One.’ It Should Be A Wake-Up Call For California."
"The famed San Andreas Fault in California is nearly identical to the one that caused the destructive tremor in Myanmar, and is also overdue for an earthquake."
Source: Washington Post, 04/02/2025
"Exclusive: Global Ad Giant WPP Shutters Sustainability-Focused Agency"
"Global ad giant WPP has closed AKQA Bloom, a Miami-based communications agency specialising in sustainability campaigns, according to an email to staff obtained by DeSmog, and merged its operations with parent agency AKQA."
Source: DeSmog, 04/01/2025
An Editor’s Eye View to Successful Pitching
The not-so-simple act of pitching story ideas is among the biggest challenges facing freelance environmental reporters. Is the pitch smartly targeted, thoroughly researched, well-crafted? Our new Freelance Files co-editor Marianne Messina spoke to four top-level editors at well-known outlets to get their perspectives on making a successful pitch. Learn why outlets need you, what they look for and how to avoid basic mistakes.
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U.S. Fuel Exports To Profit Industry, Slam Consumers
‘Energy dominance’ is a Trump catchphrase whose meaning may be vague — since the U.S. is already the world’s top producer of oil and natural gas. But one thing that does seem clear, per the new Backgrounder, is that a flood of new U.S. permits to export gas will likely mean higher energy prices for U.S. customers.
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Plastics Seeping Into Fields, Food And Human Bodies. Can They Be Stopped?
"In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city."
Source: AP, 03/31/2025
"Arctic Sea Ice Winter Peak In 2025 Is Smallest In 47-Year Record"
"Arctic sea ice has recorded its smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47 years ago, new data reveals."
Source: Carbon Brief, 03/31/2025
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