Journalism & Media

Coequal Catastrophes — Quammen on Climate Change, Extinction and Epidemics

Biodiversity loss can seem like a remote and abstract problem that pales in comparison to climate worries. But award-winning author David Quammen sees them as coequal threats, along with emerging diseases, and encourages journalists to illuminate the relationships between them. His advice includes getting out of big cities to see the extinction crisis firsthand and weaving humor and hope into your writing.

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In NYC And Elsewhere, Climate Protesters Say Action Isn’t Fast Enough

"Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, people around a warming globe marched in youth-led protest, saying their voices are being heard but not sufficiently acted upon."

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Source: AP, 09/23/2024

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#SEJSpotlight: Chris Iovenko, Freelance Journalist

Meet SEJ member Chris Iovenko! Chris is an LA-based freelance science and climate writer who publishes in The Atlantic, HuffPost, The New Republic, National Geographic, Popular Science, Slate, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and elsewhere.

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October 1, 2024

2024 Utah Award in the Environmental Humanities — Dr. Nick Estes

The University of Utah will confer this year's award on Dr. Nick Estes, noted historian who focuses on global Indigenous histories, environmental justice and decolonization, followed by a conversation with Estes about the relationships between his work and environmental humanities. Free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m.

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November 6, 2025

DEADLINE: The Mycoskie-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Documentary Fellowship

This fellowship aims to empower a new generation of filmmakers exploring the burgeoning field of psychedelics. Apply for a Research & Development Grant, Production & Post-Production Grant or Student Grant. Deadline is Nov 6, 2025.

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Outstanding Feature Story, Small: SEJ 23rd Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment

The Society of Environmental Journalists is pleased to announce the Outstanding Feature Story, Small winners of the 2024 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. Read the stories.

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Outstanding Feature Story, Large: SEJ 23rd Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment

The Society of Environmental Journalists is pleased to announce the Outstanding Feature Story, Large winners of the 2024 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. Read/watch the stories.

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Rachel Carson Environment Book Award: SEJ 23rd Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment

The Society of Environmental Journalists is pleased to announce the Rachel Carson Environment Book Award winners of the 2024 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. See what environmental reading you'll want on your nightstand next.

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Dom Phillips And Bruno Pereira: Murder Charge Dropped Against One Suspect

"Activists greet decision over killings of British journalist and Brazilian Indigenous expert with ‘indignation’"

Source: Guardian, 09/20/2024

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Could Beef Be the Route to a Bird Flu Pandemic?

What goes on the backyard grill may be an important environmental story for any number of reasons. But as the latest TipSheet points out, one especially worrying one at the moment is the possibility that avian flu could jump species and create a public health crisis. Here’s what we know right now, along with story ideas and reporting resources.

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