Education and Training in Environmental Journalism
Welcome
Instructors in environmental journalism often find it useful to share ideas and resources, reading suggestions and examples of student projects.
Search results
Source Lists
Here you'll find contact information for federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Interior (HQ, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, Office of Surface Mining, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and many more.
Research
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Blogs and More
Following are SEJ members' sites, our current "good blogs and news sources" list, and an archive of those previously recommended by members as useful to any journalist covering environmental issues. The latter includes blogs, forums, news sites, or feeds. They focus on environmental journalism, environment or journalism... or any combination thereof. Some are commercial, some non-profit, some political.
Stanford, CA 2007
SEJ's 17th annual conference took place earlier in the year than usual, September 5-9, with attendance hitting an all-new high. Our host was Stanford University, the theme "Innovation and Solutions."
Witnesses To An Era Wait
A Living On Earth investigation has found neighbors of a New Orleans plant that once produced some of the most dangerous herbicides and insecticides known to man may be being left unprotected.
Reporting on Climate Change: Understanding the Science
A layperson's explanation of many of the key concepts and findings in the 2001 IPCC report. Written and produced by the Environmental Law Institute and the Environmental Health Center with funding from the Energy Dept's research office.
SEJ Regional Conferences and Webinars
SEJ holds webinars, regional conferences and other events to help its more than 1,400 members polish their craft and get important background on current environmental issues. Do you have an idea for your organization to partner with SEJ on an event in your area? Let us know.
SEJ Annual Conferences
Register now for SEJ2026, April 15-18 hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago, to secure your spot in a community dedicated to uncovering solutions and pursuing stories that matter in a rapidly changing world. Together, we’ll meet this critical moment with shared purpose and determination to safeguard and shape the future of environmental journalism.
Mentor Program
Wanted: Mentors! Member-to-member help is an important part of SEJ's mission to improve environmental journalism, and that's what our mentoring program is all about. We pair veteran environmental reporters with newcomers to the beat, university students, or with less experienced reporters who want to improve their skills. Apply to be a mentor or mentee. You must be an SEJ member. Not a member? Join us.
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