What’s holding up the Farm Bill? 🌾
The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder looks at the political divide and what’s at stake for conservation, rural water, pollution, pesticides and more.
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The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder looks at the political divide and what’s at stake for conservation, rural water, pollution, pesticides and more.
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#FarmBill #Agriculture #Journalism
September 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM
What’s holding up the Farm Bill? 🌾
The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder looks at the political divide and what’s at stake for conservation, rural water, pollution, pesticides and more.
SEJ.org/SEJournal
#FarmBill #Agriculture #Journalism
The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder looks at the political divide and what’s at stake for conservation, rural water, pollution, pesticides and more.
SEJ.org/SEJournal
#FarmBill #Agriculture #Journalism
More heat pumps than ever are going into homes and businesses in the U.S. these days. But they're just one small-scale use of #geothermal #energy, a promising utility-scale technology. #SEJournalBackgrounder explains: www.sej.org/publications... @sejorg.bsky.social @ejtodaynews.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
More heat pumps than ever are going into homes and businesses in the U.S. these days. But they're just one small-scale use of #geothermal #energy, a promising utility-scale technology. #SEJournalBackgrounder explains: www.sej.org/publications... @sejorg.bsky.social @ejtodaynews.bsky.social
Is the U.S. in a “nuclear renaissance”? A two-part #SEJournalBackgrounder explores next-gen reactors, nuclear waste and the role of regulators and government in reviving the industry. #nuclearenergy
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May 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Is the U.S. in a “nuclear renaissance”? A two-part #SEJournalBackgrounder explores next-gen reactors, nuclear waste and the role of regulators and government in reviving the industry. #nuclearenergy
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Is the United States in the midst of a “#nuclear renaissance”?
This two-part Issue #SEJournalBackgrounder explores that question.
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This two-part Issue #SEJournalBackgrounder explores that question.
Read: www.sej.org/publications...
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May 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Is the United States in the midst of a “#nuclear renaissance”?
This two-part Issue #SEJournalBackgrounder explores that question.
Read: www.sej.org/publications...
@ejtodaynews.bsky.social
This two-part Issue #SEJournalBackgrounder explores that question.
Read: www.sej.org/publications...
@ejtodaynews.bsky.social
With #COP30 talks starting in Brazil, #SEJournalBackgrounder points out that now is a critical time to consider this question: Is the mandate to save the Amazon rainforest being irretrievably undermined by the vast, destructive forces bringing about its destruction? www.sej.org/publications...
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With #COP30 talks starting in Brazil, #SEJournalBackgrounder points out that now is a critical time to consider this question: Is the mandate to save the Amazon rainforest being irretrievably undermined by the vast, destructive forces bringing about its destruction? www.sej.org/publications...
When the DOE issued a report this summer questioning a central precept of U.S. climate change policy, it kicked off backlash from scientific experts who fear it undermines decades of peer-reviewed research — and the very basis for climate action. #SEJournalBackgrounder
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October 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
When the DOE issued a report this summer questioning a central precept of U.S. climate change policy, it kicked off backlash from scientific experts who fear it undermines decades of peer-reviewed research — and the very basis for climate action. #SEJournalBackgrounder
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Just under two months from the start of #COP30 in Brazil, #SEJournalBackgrounder laments the vanishingly small chance that nations will agree on managing rising greenhouse gas emissions. The obstacles, plus reporting challenges, from hotel expenses to diplomatic spin. www.sej.org/publications...
September 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Just under two months from the start of #COP30 in Brazil, #SEJournalBackgrounder laments the vanishingly small chance that nations will agree on managing rising greenhouse gas emissions. The obstacles, plus reporting challenges, from hotel expenses to diplomatic spin. www.sej.org/publications...
Whether from storm surges, land subsidence or other causes, #SEJournalBackgrounder details different types of flooding and the threats they pose to coastal communities, especially those cities at sea level. www.sej.org/publications...
August 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Whether from storm surges, land subsidence or other causes, #SEJournalBackgrounder details different types of flooding and the threats they pose to coastal communities, especially those cities at sea level. www.sej.org/publications...
The smoke from more frequent fires has real potential to harm human health, #SEJournalBackgrounder explains. Learn more about the hazards and historical perspective, and what journalists should tell their communities can be done. www.sej.org/publications...
July 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The smoke from more frequent fires has real potential to harm human health, #SEJournalBackgrounder explains. Learn more about the hazards and historical perspective, and what journalists should tell their communities can be done. www.sej.org/publications...
It’s not just scientists who are being lost to the new administration’s extensive firings of federal workers. #SEJournalBackgrounder argues it’s the science itself. A frank look at what’s being lost for journalists and the communities they serve. www.sej.org/publications...
June 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It’s not just scientists who are being lost to the new administration’s extensive firings of federal workers. #SEJournalBackgrounder argues it’s the science itself. A frank look at what’s being lost for journalists and the communities they serve. www.sej.org/publications...
The judiciary is looking to become a major environmental battleground for journalists to watch in the coming months and years, as activists confront the Trump administration over its deregulatory campaign. #SEJournalBackgrounder maps out the action and how to track it. www.sej.org/publications...
May 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The judiciary is looking to become a major environmental battleground for journalists to watch in the coming months and years, as activists confront the Trump administration over its deregulatory campaign. #SEJournalBackgrounder maps out the action and how to track it. www.sej.org/publications...
A flood of new U.S. permits to export gas will likely mean higher energy prices of all kinds for American consumers. Learn more in the latest #SEJournalBackgrounder: www.sej.org/publications...
April 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A flood of new U.S. permits to export gas will likely mean higher energy prices of all kinds for American consumers. Learn more in the latest #SEJournalBackgrounder: www.sej.org/publications...
Anti-science policies are being instituted by the Trump administration at the U.S. EPA and other federal offices, reports #SEJournalBackgrounder. An examination of scientific integrity under Trump 2.0 and what environmental journalists should watch for. www.sej.org/publications...
March 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Anti-science policies are being instituted by the Trump administration at the U.S. EPA and other federal offices, reports #SEJournalBackgrounder. An examination of scientific integrity under Trump 2.0 and what environmental journalists should watch for. www.sej.org/publications...
The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder explores the risks of underinsured disasters, the limits to national flood insurance and FEMA aid, and the predictable scapegoating that has created solution gridlock. www.sej.org/publications...
February 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder explores the risks of underinsured disasters, the limits to national flood insurance and FEMA aid, and the predictable scapegoating that has created solution gridlock. www.sej.org/publications...
The displacement of populations by climate impacts is worsening in the face of global warming, yet the extensive international regime to aid refugees doesn’t cover those migrating due to flooding, drought, natural disasters or climate change. #SEJournalBackgrounder: www.sej.org/publications...
November 1, 2024 at 3:46 PM
The displacement of populations by climate impacts is worsening in the face of global warming, yet the extensive international regime to aid refugees doesn’t cover those migrating due to flooding, drought, natural disasters or climate change. #SEJournalBackgrounder: www.sej.org/publications...
The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder looks at Kamala Harris’ record on the #GreenNewDeal and #fracking, her presidential environmental platform and her contrasts with GOP rival Donald Trump. www.sej.org/publications...
October 3, 2024 at 4:13 PM
The latest #SEJournalBackgrounder looks at Kamala Harris’ record on the #GreenNewDeal and #fracking, her presidential environmental platform and her contrasts with GOP rival Donald Trump. www.sej.org/publications...
Later this year, INC-5 will address plastic pollution, including in oceans. But #SEJournalBackgrounder notes that the likelihood of solving the problem may be small. One reason? Petrochemical industry lobbying. Another? The shifting world market for plastic waste. www.sej.org/publications...
July 12, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Later this year, INC-5 will address plastic pollution, including in oceans. But #SEJournalBackgrounder notes that the likelihood of solving the problem may be small. One reason? Petrochemical industry lobbying. Another? The shifting world market for plastic waste. www.sej.org/publications...
There’s a new federal rule to cut power plant pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. #SEJournalBackgrounder lays out the shifting regulatory approaches, and surveys the legal tug-of-war that has heightened the importance of another big player — the Supreme Court. www.sej.org/publications...
The EPA’s Power Plant Rule … We’ll See You in Court
A new federal rule to cut power plant pollution and carbon dioxide emissions promises to escalate a yearslong, highly partisan battle at the core of U.S. climate change policy. Our Issue Backgrounder ...
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June 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM
There’s a new federal rule to cut power plant pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. #SEJournalBackgrounder lays out the shifting regulatory approaches, and surveys the legal tug-of-war that has heightened the importance of another big player — the Supreme Court. www.sej.org/publications...
This #SEJournalBackgrounder takes a deep dive on the state of EV charging stations in the US, exploring Tesla’s diminishing dominance, coming charger standardization, charging levels, software and for-pay realities, plus the effects of government policy. www.sej.org/publications...
EV Charging Stations — Are They There Yet?
For all the talk about the energy transition and the robust growth in electric vehicle sales, there’s one big reason for unease: getting charged. The new Backgrounder takes a deep dive on the state of...
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May 9, 2024 at 5:17 PM
This #SEJournalBackgrounder takes a deep dive on the state of EV charging stations in the US, exploring Tesla’s diminishing dominance, coming charger standardization, charging levels, software and for-pay realities, plus the effects of government policy. www.sej.org/publications...
As global sales of EVs surge, the positive impact on climate change emissions could be a critical benefit. But as #SEJournalBackgrounder points out, there are challenges with politics, tax laws, mineral access, related pollution regulations and union jobs. www.sej.org/publications...
Electric Vehicles Will Be Burning Rubber in 2024
As global sales of electric vehicles surge, the positive impact on climate change emissions could be a critical benefit. But as our Backgrounder points out, it’s not as simple as that. There are cha...
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October 19, 2023 at 4:09 PM
As global sales of EVs surge, the positive impact on climate change emissions could be a critical benefit. But as #SEJournalBackgrounder points out, there are challenges with politics, tax laws, mineral access, related pollution regulations and union jobs. www.sej.org/publications...