"Several opponents of the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon sequestration pipeline have received letters on behalf of the company threatening lawsuits over perceived defamation, an environmental group representative said."
The fossil fuel industry’s outsized climate policy role in the U.S.’s most populous state is the core of award-winning coverage from investigative journalist Aaron Cantú for nonprofit newsroom Capital & Main. In the new Inside Story Q&A, Cantú shares some of what challenged him in his reporting, what surprised him most and a lesson learned.
Stories focused on nonhuman animals are a quintessential part of environmental journalism. But how writers approach these stories is evolving, in step with changing views about animal consciousness and agency. Science journalist and author Karen Pinchin explores this trend and talks about anthropomorphism, anthropodenialism, metaphors, language, writing from the perspective of animal protagonists and more.
December 16, 2024 — The Society of Environmental Journalists is concerned that the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump may seek retribution against media outlets that have carried news or opinions at odds with his views or policies. In particular, Kash Patel, Trump’s current pick for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has promised to take legal action against journalists. The oath that Trump and his Cabinet must swear to take office requires them to uphold the Constitution — all of it, including the First Amendment. Toward that end, SEJ calls on them to pledge never to prosecute, punish, deport, jail or harass journalists solely for what they report.
"Here are 20 environmental books published in 2024 for readers of all ages and experience. They offer vision, knowledge, and a sense of wonder — necessary to help us build a better planet no matter who’s in the White House in the year to come."
Meet SEJ member Tanka Dhakal! Tanka is an independent journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He reports in both Nepali and English on the environment, climate change, science, health, labor migrations and marginalized communities, with real-world experience and scientific analyses.
"Kennedy has spread misinformation about the deadliest and most debilitating diseases of the modern era."
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