Companies Leave Some Residents In The Dark After Chemical Emergencies
"Mary Gonzalez wanted to know why there wasn’t an alarm when a tank holding toxic chemicals caught fire in Deer Park in March."
Source: Houston Chronicle, 06/05/2019
Journalism & Media
FED Tool Tracks Pollution on Federal Lands
A revamped Reporter’s Toolbox begins today with a new focus on data resources for environmental journalists. The now biweekly column starts with a look at a massive database designed for federal land managers that reporters can use to scan dozens of pollution data sets about air quality and more in parks, forests and other federal lands.
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Wheeler Knocks Media For Not Promoting EPA's Achievements
"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Andrew Wheeler accused the media Monday of misleading the public by not highlighting the agency’s important environmental achievements."
Source: The Hill, 06/04/2019
"Pipelines: Trump Team Joins Call For Tougher Protest Penalties"
"The Trump administration wants harsher penalties for people who interfere with the operation or construction of pipelines, joining states and the pipeline industry in an effort opposed by civil rights groups and environmentalists."
Source: Greenwire, 06/04/2019
"Energy Department Says Gas Permit Promotes ‘Molecules Of Freedom’"
"The Energy Department announced the approval of a liquefied natural gas project in Texas, saying it would allow “molecules of U.S. freedom to be exported to the world.”"
Source: Washington Post, 05/30/2019
"Democrats Ramp Up Calls For Live Primary Debate On Climate Change"
"A growing number of Democratic politicians and environmental activists are demanding a live televised primary debate dedicated to climate change."
Source: Washington Post, 05/30/2019
For Students, SEJ Conference Can Make the Grade
Not only is the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual gathering a great way for student journalists to get propelled into the profession, argues our most recent EJ Academy column. It’s also how SEJ itself can invest in its future. The case for creative ways to bring newbies to the next conference.
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Urban Farming a Fertile Bed for Crop of Local Stories
The rise of the modern environmental and food movements has shifted urban farming into high gear. For environmental journalists, that could yield a bumper crop of local stories. The latest TipSheet has more, along with questions to ask, story angles to follow and reporting resources to tap.
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