Journalism & Media

SEJ Mourns Passing of Member/Volunteer Parimal Rohit

Members of the Society of Environmental Journalists were saddened to learn of the passing on Oct. 7, 2025, of veteran journalist and podcaster Parimal Rohit, a long-time member and volunteer. Parimal joined SEJ in 2017 and served on the Awards Committee, the Editorial Advisory Board, and as co-editor of SEJournal's Inside Story column.

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Philadelphia Takes On Companies Over Deceptive Plastic Recycling Claims

"When Philadelphia filed a lawsuit last month alleging two prominent companies were engaged in a “coordinated campaign of deception” regarding the recyclability of their plastic film products, the city joined a growing group of state and local governments hoping litigation can help stem a rising tide of plastic waste."

Source: The New Lede, 10/17/2025

"How a ‘Pro-Climate’ Charity Channelled Cash to a Koch-Funded Think Tank"

"A UK charity that portrays itself as a climate leader facilitated a £830,000 donation to the Mercatus Center, a conservative think tank heavily funded by U.S. oil billionaire Charles Koch, DeSmog can reveal."

Source: DeSmog, 10/17/2025
October 22, 2025

CCNow Webinar: Climate Blueprint — Myths & Disinformation

Join Covering Climate Now for this roundtable discussion at Noon ET. Speakers will analyze climate disinformation narratives, discuss strategies for evaluating climate solutions from vested interests and provide tips for incorporating accountability into your reporting.

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December 31, 2025

DEADLINE: The Stringer Foundation Grants

The Stringer Foundation seeks applications from courageous, independent journalists threatened by governments, crime, and corporations. These journalists will be provided with global recognition and financial support, along with global community and shelter. Deadline: Dec 31, 2025.

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October 29, 2025

Solutions Journalism for Beat Reporters: Meeting the Moment

This two-part series (Oct. 15, 2 p.m. ET and Oct. 29, 4 p.m. ET), presented by Solutions Journalism Network and Advancing Democracy, helps beat reporters reframe urgent issues through stories of community response and resilience — from defending democracy to adapting to federal funding cuts.

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October 22, 2025

SEJ Workshop: Solutions Journalism for Climate Stories

Join SEJ and the Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) for a practical, forward-looking virtual workshop on integrating solutions journalism into your climate coverage to strengthen trust and engagement with the communities you serve. 1-2:30 p.m. ET.

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Greens File Hatch Act Complaints Against HHS, USFS Over Shutdown Messaging

"An environmental advocacy group has filed complaints under the Hatch Act against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Forest Service over what it described as “partisan” messaging blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown."

Source: The Hill, 10/14/2025

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