Journalism & Media

The Spread of Harmful Algal Blooms Makes News in Multitude of Locales

As algal blooms (think “red tides” or “dead zones”) grow larger and more frequent, they are emerging not just on the coasts and major estuaries, but in inland lakes and streams. And they cause all kinds of harm, to humans and to the environment. The latest TipSheet has details on how to cover the problem locally, including story ideas and reporting resources.

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SEJ Seeks Executive Director

The Society of Environmental Journalists is seeking a new Executive Director to lead North America’s largest membership organization for journalists covering energy, climate and the environment. This is an extraordinary opportunity to take an influential role supporting a community of more than 1,500 members working to strengthen coverage of the environment, energy, environmental justice, health, biodiversity, climate change and related issues. View the full position profile.

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August 23, 2024

DEADLINE: Negri First Amendment Institute

The New England First Amendment Coalition will host its 14th annual investigative journalism institute from Oct 20-22, 2024 at Northeastern University in Boston. Journalists within New England can apply by Aug 23 for this tuition-free program. Limited scholarships are available to cover hotel and travel expenses.

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August 17, 2023

Knight Center Webinar: Generative AI — What Journalists Need To Know About ChatGPT and Other Tools

The Knight Center’s Journalism Courses program is beginning a series of initiatives to help journalists understand the impact of generative AI on the news industry, as well as the opportunities and threats it creates. This brief webinar, at 12:00 p.m. ET,  will be followed next month by an online course on the same topic.

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‘Circular Economy’ Went From Environmentalist Dream To Marketing Buzzword

"At a conference in Seattle this summer, Coca-Cola set up shop in an exhibition hall to show off one of its most recent sustainability initiatives. A six-foot-tall interactive jukebox invited passersby to listen to “recycled records” — seven audio tracks that, according to Coca-Cola, represent the world’s first album made with recordings of the plastic recycling process."

Source: Grist, 08/14/2023

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