"These Natural Gas Ads Are Full Of Hot Air"
"Gas companies say their clean energy claims are backed by science. They fail to mention the science is fossil fuel funded."
Source: HEATED, 02/22/2023
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"Trump Heads To Ohio As Biden Critics Assail Wreck Response"
"Former President Donald Trump is slated to visit East Palestine, Ohio, on Wednesday as the 2024 presidential candidate and others intensify their criticism of the Biden administration’s response to the environmental disaster caused by a derailed train."
Source: E&E News, 02/22/2023
Group Is Spreading Misinformation To Stop Solar Projects In Rural America
"Roger Houser's ranching business was getting squeezed. The calves he raises in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley were selling for about the same price they had a few years earlier, while costs for essentials like fuel and fertilizer kept going up. But Houser found another use for his 500 acres."
Source: Floodlight/NPR, 02/20/2023
Follow the Money With Campaign and Lobbying Data
With a new Congress in place and the seemingly never-ending political races to track, reporters can often learn a good deal about how environmental policy is influenced by looking into campaign and lobbying donations. Backgrounder takes a deep dive into the topic, pointing to important sources of information and data … and their limitations.
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Hazmat Highway Routes Key to Keeping Public Safe
In the wake of the train derailment and toxic spill in Ohio, now is a good time for environmental journalists to be ready for the next such accident. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox offers up a data source for another transportation risk — hazardous materials transported via highway. Plus, why rail hazmat data can be trickier to access.
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Covering Indigenous Communities — Tips for Non-Native Journalists
Non-Indigenous journalists may think they’re doing “marginalized” Indigenous communities a favor by covering them, but their coverage is too often extractive and riddled with racist tropes. Contributor Valerie Vande Panne offers insights and advice for avoiding these pitfalls. Seeking permission, listening, sharing and respecting are all critical tools for the job.
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"Shell Greenwashing Challenge Highlights Risk of ESG Claims"
"Greenwashing challenges in courts and at the SEC continue to pour in from advocates and investors targeting what they claim are false representations of corporate commitments to environmentalism and climate-friendly practices."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 02/17/2023
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