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Disabilities and Disasters — What Questions Should You Be Asking Planners?

As hurricane season ramps up, how are the disaster planners considering those with disabilities in your community? Texas-based journalist Greg Harman shares the story of one group that sued their city over claims it failed to properly prepare. And he extracts some rules of thumb to help determine if emergency planners are taking those with disabilities into consideration where you are.

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Rachel Carson Environment Book Award: SEJ 22nd 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 2023 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. See what environmental reading you'll want on your nightstand next and hear from the first-place winner.

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"FERC Granted Partial Win in Suit Seeking Commissioner Calendars"

"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a mixed ruling in a lawsuit from a fossil-fuel friendly nonprofit seeking the calendars of two Democratic commissioners."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 09/22/2023

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Earth HQ

Latest news, science and solutions from across the globe in real time with interactive maps. A joint project of Global Commons Alliance, Resource Watch, earth.nullschool.net and NowThis Earth, powered by environmental news site Mongabay.

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SEJ Members: Volunteer To Organize an #SEJWebinar

Your unique experiences and insights can inspire and empower fellow members of SEJ. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly redesigned webinar format, focusing on our members and your stories. Check out the first in this new format, “Covering Contaminated Sites in Your Community” with SEJ member Jordan Gass-Pooré. Learn more.

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"X Ranks Last On Climate Change Misinformation Scorecard"

"X earned last place in a new ranking of social media platforms and their actions against climate change misinformation."

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Environmental Politics

Source: The Hill, 09/21/2023

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Outstanding Student Reporting: SEJ 22nd Annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment

The Society of Environmental Journalists is pleased to announce the Outstanding Student Reporting winners of the 2023 SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment. Read the stories and hear from one of the first-place winners.

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October 28, 2023

NAHJ Workshop in Chicago: Breaking Boundaries for Media Equality

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) invites midwest-area journalists to attend a free half-day, in-person training at DePaul University. Keynote is 'Fact-checking isn't just for fact-checkers,' with presenter Monique Curet, assistant editor at PolitiFact.

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"Wind Opponents Spread Myth About Dead Whales"

"They claim the offshore wind is responsible for a spike in whale deaths. Experts don’t buy it, but interest groups backed by fossil fuel money are spreading false information."

Environmental Politics

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 09/20/2023

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September 26, 2023

Time and Project Management for Freelancers With The Writers' Co-op

If you feel like you could benefit from more ideas on how to manage your time or projects, join The Writer's Co-op for a webinar to help you better understand ways to improve your workflow as a freelancer. 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET.

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