SEJ – The Short List
FEJ Grant Application: Members-Only Reporting Grants
Apply for Fund for Environmental Journalism grants — available exclusively to SEJ…
2026 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment
Exclusive annual guide covering the top 10 environmental stories and reporting resources…
SEJ Discussion Listservs: Your Private Network
Access members-only email lists for sharing tips, sources, and story leads with…
Fund for Environmental Journalism: Investing in Public Service Reporting
FEJ grants support significant environmental coverage that otherwise could not be completed.
Topics on the Beat
- Agriculture
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- Disasters
- Energy
- Env. Justice
- Food System
- Water & Oceans
- Wildfire
EJToday: Headlines
Climate Migration Reshapes Rural Towns Across the Mountain West
Small mountain towns see rapid population growth as climate migrants flee heat-prone regions.
As Cuba’s Grid Fails, Solar Power Becomes a Lifeline
Cubans turn to solar panels as the island’s aging electrical grid suffers increasingly frequent blackouts.
New Mexico’s Time-Honored Irrigation Canals Face Existential Threat
The centuries-old acequia irrigation system faces unprecedented challenges from drought and development.
Md. Bill Gives Relief on Power Bills, Locks Ratepayers into Nuclear Subsidy
A Maryland bill offers short-term relief but commits ratepayers to long-term nuclear subsidies.
Moderna Launches mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Trial After HHS Cancels Funding
Moderna moves forward with an H5N1 vaccine trial despite loss of federal funding.
As Wildfires Worsen, Exposure to Smoke May Increase Risk of Several Cancers
Wildfire smoke may emerge as a key driver of cancers in the United States, new research finds.
Tests of Tesla’s Lithium Refinery Wastewater Discharges Find Toxic Metals
Independent testing at Tesla’s lithium refinery near Corpus Christi found toxic metals in wastewater discharges.
Facing Drought, Low Snowpack, Rio Grande States Expect a Challenging Year
Officials describe conditions as severe, critical, and dire as the river faces record-low flows.
Leaked Memos Show Supreme Court Ignored Climate Dangers in Obama Regs Fight
Conservative justices were worried about industry costs when blocking Obama’s climate regulation, private memos reveal.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Actions Targeting Wind and Solar
A federal judge sided with renewable energy developers, blocking the administration from enforcing decisions that slowed wind and solar projects.
SEJ Publication Highlights
Report on PFAS Better With a Better Mapping Tool
A powerful government mapping tool helps locate PFAS facilities at a glance.
SEJ2026 Chicago: Live Coverage From Conference Tours
Day-long tours from the annual SEJ conference, April 15-18, at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Why Silencing Protest Matters for Environmental Journalism
When communities cannot organize, polluters face less resistance — and journalists lose sources.
Gas Prices Are an Environment and Human Story
As geopolitical tensions spike gasoline prices, journalists should connect the environmental dots.
Why I Write About Extinction
After two decades on the extinction beat, one journalist explains why the work is deeply rewarding.
Insect Decline Poses Foundational Ecological Hazards
A serious possible global decline in insect populations threatens the foundation of ecosystems.
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