Journalism & Media

June 2, 2009

"The End of Local News? If Communities Lose Newspapers, Who Will Fill the Void?"

SEJers in Maryland or the DC area might be interested in this free University of Maryland J-school symposium.
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June 27, 2009 to June 30, 2009

10th Biennial Conference on Communication and Environment

The central theme of this event is "Environmental Communication as a Nexus."
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May 22, 2025

Uncovering Agriculture's Climate Impact: A Food Systems Forensics Webinar, Hosted by FFJN

Panelists Jonathan Foley of Project Drawdown & Helen Harwatt of Chatham House will share the latest research on the industrial food system and the climate crisis, followed by an on-the-record Q and A hosted by a member of the Food and Farming Journalism Network. 11:00 AM ET.

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"Citing N.I.H. Cuts, a Top Science Journal Stops Accepting Submissions"

"Environmental Health Perspectives, widely considered the premier environmental health journal, has announced that it would pause acceptance of new studies for publication, as federal cuts have left its future uncertain."

Source: NYTimes, 05/01/2025
May 1, 2025

DEADLINE: Waterston Desert Writing Prize

This award, a program of the High Desert Museum in Oregon, celebrates proposals for outstanding literary nonfiction dedicated to the literal and figurative exploration of desert landscapes. $3,000 prize and reading/reception in September 2025. Enter by May 1.

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Labor Dept. Warns That Staff Who Speak With Journalists Face Criminal Charges

"A top official in the Department of Labor this week informed all staff members that they could face criminal charges if they speak to journalists, former employees or others about agency business."

Source: ProPublica, 04/30/2025

"EPA Says It Will Act on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Advocates Raise Red Flags"

"As the Environmental Protection Agency works to roll back multiple public-health protections, it announced Monday that it intends to take action to combat toxic forever chemicals. Advocates are skeptical, saying the language of the announcement raises red flags." "The announcement emphasizes research, failing to mention ongoing litigation and existing regulation."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/30/2025

"Trump Administration Dismisses Authors Of Key Climate Report"

"The Trump administration told scientists writing a congressionally mandated climate report that it was “releasing” them from their roles and that the report’s scope was being reevaluated, in an email sent Monday and seen by The Washington Post."

Source: Washington Post, 04/30/2025

"Trump Says Columbus Day Will Now Just Be Columbus Day"

"President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons."

Source: AP, 04/29/2025

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