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Onward Together: Supporting You, Your Work in a Changing World

November 6, 2024 — Bobby Magill, SEJ Board of Directors, Interim President, shares his thoughts on the enormous challenges that lie ahead for journalists as we combat threats to press freedom, personal safety and open government — and how the Society of Environmental Journalists is here to help you tell the stories of the most vulnerable, shine light on environmental injustices and fight for government access.

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November 25, 2024

DEADLINE: The Water Desk's Rio Grande Journalist Training & Workshop

To equip journalists to better understand the river's history, its current legal cases and future challenges, The Water Desk is hosting an expenses-paid training program for journalists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jan 29-31, 2025. Story coverage funding available post-training. Apply by Nov 25.

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November 21, 2024

Is Investigative Journalism in Canada Dying?

Hundreds of local newspapers have been shut down; investigative units that flourished have been eliminated in all but a handful of outlets. What went wrong, what’s at stake for the country and what does the future hold? Five of Canada’s top investigative journalists tackle the challenges in this free virtual event. 7pm ET.

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"Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards"

"On a corner lot in Leimert Park in dusty South Los Angeles, not far from Obama and Crenshaw Boulevards, sits a curiosity that’s wildly different from all the neighboring grassy yards. Abundant and lush, it looks like a mash-up between a country idyll and something dreamed up by Dr. Seuss."

Source: NYTimes, 11/06/2024

Napa Valley Landfill Dumped Toxic Waste Into Waterways For Decades: Suit

"A California landfill has been illegally dumping toxic waste into the Napa River for years, polluting waters that feed a valley known around the world for the quality of its vineyards, according to a federal lawsuit filed by landfill employees."

Source: The New Lede, 11/06/2024

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