"EPA Launches Civil Rights Inquiry Into Louisiana Agencies"
"EPA will probe alleged racial discrimination by two Louisiana agencies in a predominantly Black area, a senior official confirmed this week."
Source: E&E News, 04/11/2022
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Houston and Other Disasters at #SEJ2022
If it often feels like the world of environmental journalism is all dour worry over our collective futures, resident humorist David Helvarg is here to remind you that our present is just as scary — if for different, and funnier, reasons. In his latest lampoon of the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference, Helvarg shares his trademark jests from Houston. Plus, (straighter) reportage from the gathering at the conference coverage page.
Don’t Overlook Lead Paint Toxicity Stories in Your Area
Lead poisoning of U.S. drinking water has been a big headline-grabber in recent years, but there’s an even bigger environmental justice crisis — toxic lead exposure from paint. The latest TipSheet reports that this overlooked school and housing issue is getting new attention, but solving it will be difficult and expensive. Get context, reporting resources and ideas to tackle the story in your community.
How Ireland’s Tree Farms, Licensed With Little Environmental Assessment, Harm Biodiversity, Rural Communities
A crowdsourced, crowdfunded investigation on the damage caused by the spread of commercial spruce plantations, both to the biodiversity-rich areas of Ireland and the isolated farming communities where they are planted, was the subject of an award-winning report from journalist Niall Sargent. Find out how he ID’d the problem, overcame investigative challenges and ultimately told a human-centered, data-rich story. Our latest Inside Story Q&A.
DEADLINE: The Curve Award for Emerging Journalists
The Curve Foundation's grant program provides financial support ($5,000 cash plus travel stipend) and more to emerging journalists who identify as lesbians, queer women, trans women and/or nonbinary people and are based in the United States. Deadline is Apr 30, 2024.
DEADLINE: The Visura Project Grants for Freelance Visual Journalists
Four freelance visual journalists or photojournalists worldwide will each be awarded a $2500 project grant for visual stories about climate change, environmental justice, gender equality, racial justice and human rights. Deadline is Apr 30. Free Visura membership required.
"These Birds Aren’t Lost. They’re Adapting."
"Bird-watchers love to see vagrants, or birds that have traveled far outside their range. But scientists say they have a lot to teach us in a world facing ecological change."
Source: NYTimes, 04/08/2022
"Here’s What The Ban On Russian Coal Could Mean For Europe"
"European leaders, seeking to punish Russia for reports of atrocities carried out in Ukraine, on Thursday approved a ban on Russian coal, the imported energy source that would be the easiest to replace." "The European Union relies on Russia for almost half its coal, but new contracts with other countries could ease the transition, which would stretch over four months."
Source: NYTimes, 04/08/2022
"Facebook Takes Down Brazil Environmental Disinformation Network"
"Facebook owner Meta Platforms said on Thursday it had removed a network of social media accounts with ties to the Brazilian military that posed as fake nonprofits to play down the dangers of deforestation."
Source: Reuters, 04/08/2022
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