Environmental Politics
"Solomon Islands Villagers Kill 900 Dolphins in Conservation Dispute"
"Islanders claim Berkeley-based Earth Island Institute failed to fulfill deal to pay $400,000 to stop hunt."
"Congressional Democrats Form Climate Change Task Force"
"WASHINGTON -- Climate change is getting renewed attention in Congress. Representative Henry Waxman of California and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, both Democrats, today announced the formation of a Task Force on Climate Change that will be active in both the House and the Senate."
"Canadians Fear Spill From New Kinder Morgan Pipeline, Tankers"
"VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Canadian environmental groups today warned that a new proposal by Kinder Morgan pipeline company would "exponentially" raise the risk of a major oil spill in the Salish Sea's most populous region, including the cities of Vancouver and Victoria."
"How the 'Kochtopus' Stifled Green Debate"
It's not just that the billionaire Koch brothers have spent tens of millions to undermine science and stifle debate on climate change. It's that they do it in secret.
"Officials From 17 States Launch Splinter Group of Regulatory Agencies"
"Representatives from 17 states today joined an alternative association for local and state air pollution control agencies."
"53 Senators Urge Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline"
"More than half the Senate on Wednesday urged quick approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, ramping up pressure on President Barack Obama to move ahead with the project just days after he promised in his inaugural address to respond vigorously to the threat of climate change."
"After Failed Climate Coverage, CNN Reports Americans Don't Understand Climate Change"
"Promoting a recent poll, CNN is treating climate change as a matter of opinion, saying Americans are divided over whether or not it is real. But the network itself has fueled such confusion, often failing to report that manmade emissions are driving climate change or giving credence to those who deny the science behind it."
With Legislative Deadlock, Climate Battle Shifts to Executive Branch
"The Obama administration is likely to rely mostly on existing rules and on flexing executive power to execute its second-term environmental agenda, sidestepping Congress as it sets about radically reducing greenhouse gases generated by major polluters."
SEJournal Winter 2012-13, Vol. 22 No. 4
In this issue: Superstorm Sandy's hidden warning; analysis of pivotal enviro issues to watch; new frontiers in visual journalism; keeping up on chemical databases; members helping members: SEJ's mentoring program; media on the move; and book reviews.