Journalism & Media

EPA's Late Changes To Fracking Study Downplayed Risk To Drinking Water

"Top officials of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last year made critical changes at the eleventh hour to a highly anticipated, five-year scientific study of hydraulic fracturing’s effect on the nation’s drinking water. The changes, later criticized by scientists for lacking evidence, played down the risk of pollution that can result from the well-drilling technique known as fracking."

Source: Marketplace/APM, 12/01/2016

Trump Spun His Climate Denial To N.Y. Times; Lots Of Media Fell For It

"When I first saw New York Times reporters tweet the news that Donald Trump claimed in an interview to have an “open mind” about climate change and the Paris climate agreement, I thought, Who cares? He is packing his administration with fossil fuel promoters, so his latest comments just suggest that he’s camouflaging his climate denial with doublespeak and pandering."

Source: Grist, 11/28/2016

Analysis: Whither Transparency Under Trump?

A flap over pool coverage of President-elect Trump may prove a prologue to new challenges for the news media. Will journalists have access to the sources and information needed to do their jobs, including covering coming policy battles over the environment? Our WatchDog editor reads the signals on press relations under a Trump Administration. Photo: By Marc Nozell (Flickr) [CC BY 2.0].

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January 2, 2025

DEADLINE: Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics

The intensive, fully funded FASPE Journalism program in professional ethics and ethical leadership will take fellows to Germany and Poland, Jun 20- Jul 4, 2025, to examine the actions and choices of German and international journalists in covering and supporting Nazi policies. Apply by Jan 2.

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Journalism Must Rise to Challenge of Trump Presidency

SEJ President Bobby Magill takes stock of an incoming administration he sees as having palpable hostility toward journalism, science and climate stability. His conclusion: Environmental journalism is more necessary than ever and we must take inspiration from this difficult moment to galvanize our work.

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November 16, 2016

SEJ New York City Post-Election Meetup Nov. 16

The outcome of the 2016 election will have an enormous impact on environmental and climate policy both in the U.S. and across the globe. Join other NYC-based SEJ members to share ideas about different approaches to environmental and climate policy coverage in the final months of the Obama administration. SEJ President Bobby Magill (and your Meetup Group host) will also be on hand to hear your ideas about the future of SEJ as we look ahead to a new era of leadership with our incoming ED.

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