Journalism & Media

2024 David Stolberg Meritorious Service Award Winner

This annual award recognizes an SEJ member for their exceptional volunteer work. The 2024 Stolberg award goes to Emilia Askari, who joined SEJ in 1990. She is one of SEJ's most engaged, most impactful and longest-serving volunteers. In addition to being SEJ’s second president — the first woman and journalist of color to serve in that role — she has been conference co-chair twice; a mentor many times; a member of the awards committee, editorial advisory board, DEI committee, fundraising committee; and an organizer and speaker at countless SEJ panels and events.

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Coequal Catastrophes — Quammen on Climate Change, Extinction and Epidemics

Biodiversity loss can seem like a remote and abstract problem that pales in comparison to climate worries. But award-winning author David Quammen sees them as coequal threats, along with emerging diseases, and encourages journalists to illuminate the relationships between them. His advice includes getting out of big cities to see the extinction crisis firsthand and weaving humor and hope into your writing.

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In NYC And Elsewhere, Climate Protesters Say Action Isn’t Fast Enough

"Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, people around a warming globe marched in youth-led protest, saying their voices are being heard but not sufficiently acted upon."

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Source: AP, 09/23/2024

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#SEJSpotlight: Chris Iovenko, Freelance Journalist

Meet SEJ member Chris Iovenko! Chris is an LA-based freelance science and climate writer who publishes in The Atlantic, HuffPost, The New Republic, National Geographic, Popular Science, Slate, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and elsewhere.

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October 1, 2024

2024 Utah Award in the Environmental Humanities — Dr. Nick Estes

The University of Utah will confer this year's award on Dr. Nick Estes, noted historian who focuses on global Indigenous histories, environmental justice and decolonization, followed by a conversation with Estes about the relationships between his work and environmental humanities. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m.

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October 30, 2024

DEADLINE: The Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship

This fellowship aims to empower a new generation of filmmakers exploring the burgeoning field of psychedelics. Apply for one of three $10,000 Student Fellowships or one of two $25,000 General Fellowships. Deadline is Oct 30, 2024.

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Outstanding Feature Story, Small: SEJ 23rd Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment

The Society of Environmental Journalists is pleased to announce the Outstanding Feature Story, Small winners of the 2024 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. Read the stories.

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Outstanding Feature Story, Large: SEJ 23rd Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment

The Society of Environmental Journalists is pleased to announce the Outstanding Feature Story, Large winners of the 2024 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. Read/watch the stories.

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Rachel Carson Environment Book Award: SEJ 23rd Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment

The Society of Environmental Journalists is pleased to announce the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award winners of the 2024 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. See what environmental reading you'll want on your nightstand next.