"Science Could Aid Climate Cases. Big Oil Is Fighting It"
"States and municipalities that are suing oil and gas companies over climate change may have a new weapon in court: scientific studies."
Source: E&E News, 04/19/2021
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"Interior Order Revokes Trump Moves on Coal Leasing Moratorium"
"Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday revoked the Trump administration’s rollback of a federal coal leasing moratorium, but it’s unclear whether Haaland’s order fully reinstates the Obama-era decision."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 04/19/2021
"Transmission Road Map Could Help Unlock Renewables"
"For the first time in a decade, the grid operator for much of the central United States has put forward a long-range transmission road map that calls for tens of billions of dollars in new projects to help states and utilities across the region unlock renewable energy potential and achieve their climate goals."
Source: E&E News, 04/19/2021
On Infrastructure, Lofty Ideas Collide With Congressional Reality
"Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-N.Y.) says he will oppose President Biden’s infrastructure package if a cap on state and local tax deductions is not erased. “No SALT, no deal,” he said in an interview."
Source: Washington Post, 04/19/2021
Wastewater Ponds Often a Local Story Worth Stirring Up
The tale of a toxic wastewater pit menacing a Florida community is a story that could be told in communities around the nation. As the latest TipSheet warns, these waste sites can turn into ticking time bombs. But in reporting the story locally, the first thing to know is which of the many kinds of wastewater ponds to look for. Here’s a rundown.
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Climate Overview: A Primer for the Perplexed
As part of the Society of Environmental Journalists’ new Climate Guide, we offer a primer to help reporters and editors not on the climate beat with the basic concepts that will help you not only cover a climate-related story, but to do it with real insight and thoughtful framing. For your consideration, six fundamental factors, from our Climate Overview “A Primer for the Perplexed.”
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Local Climate Reporting Guides & Resources
SEJ offers an extensive Climate Change Resource Guide to reporters and editors, especially those newer to the climate change beat, in order to support their coverage of this all-important topic. On this page you'll find resources and guides for reporting on climate change locally.
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Climate Science 101, Guides & Training
SEJ offers an extensive Climate Change Resource Guide to reporters and editors, especially those newer to the climate change beat, in order to support their coverage of this all-important topic. On this page you'll find resources on climate science, guides and training.
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Key Climate Change Sources & Experts
SEJ offers an extensive Climate Change Resource Guide to reporters and editors, especially those newer to the climate change beat, in order to support their coverage of this all-important topic. On this page of the guide, you'll find climate change sources and experts sorted by category.
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"‘Tiger King’ Stars’ Legal Woes Could Transform Cub-Petting Industry"
"Citing rotten food, separating young cubs from their mothers, missing animals, and fraud, court cases aim to end the most exploitive practices."
Source: National Geographic, 04/16/2021
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