SEJ – The Short List
Climate Migration Reshapes Rural Towns Across the Mountain West
Small mountain towns are seeing rapid population growth as climate migrants flee…
EPA Inspector General Probes Agency’s Reversal on Chemical Safety Rules
The EPA’s internal watchdog is investigating why the agency reversed course on…
As Cuba’s Grid Fails, Solar Power Becomes a Lifeline
Cubans are turning to solar panels as the island’s aging electrical grid…
New Mexico’s Time-Honored Irrigation Canals Face Existential Threat
The centuries-old acequia irrigation system in New Mexico faces unprecedented challenges from…
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- Water & Oceans
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EJToday: Headlines
Md. Bill Gives Relief on Power Bills, Locks Ratepayers into Nuclear Subsidy
A Maryland bill offers short-term power bill relief but commits ratepayers to long-term nuclear energy subsidies.
Moderna Launches mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Trial After HHS Cancels Funding
Moderna has launched a bird flu vaccine trial using mRNA technology, even as HHS pulls government funding for the effort.
As Wildfires Worsen, Exposure to Smoke May Increase Risk of Several Cancers
With cigarette smoking declining and fire frequency rising, wildfire smoke may emerge as a key driver of cancers in the United States.
Tests of Tesla’s Lithium Refinery Wastewater Discharges Find Toxic Metals
Independent water testing at Tesla’s lithium refinery near Corpus Christi found toxic metals and other contaminants in wastewater discharges.
Facing Drought, Low Snowpack, Rio Grande States Expect a ‘Challenging’ Year
Officials at the Rio Grande Compact Commission describe conditions as ‘severe,’ ‘critical,’ and ‘dire’ as the river faces record-low flows.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Actions Targeting Wind and Solar
A federal judge in Massachusetts sided with renewable energy developers in their challenge to the Trump administration’s actions targeting wind and solar projects.
SEJ Publication Highlights
Report on PFAS Better With a Better Mapping Tool
A powerful government data mapping tool can help you locate PFAS facilities at a glance. Here’s what it does well and how to use it…
SEJ2026 Chicago: Live Coverage From Conference Tours
Go on the scene of day-long tours from the annual Society of Environmental Journalists’ conference in Chicago, April 15-18.
Why Silencing Protest Matters for Environmental Journalism
As efforts intensify to stifle free speech and paint protest as domestic terrorism, environmental journalists must understand the impact on the movements we cover.
Gas Prices Are an Environment and Human Story
As geopolitical tensions spike gasoline prices, it’s a good time to remind audiences of the overall environmental impacts of fossil fuels.
Why I Write About Extinction
After more than two decades on the extinction beat, one journalist explains why the work is deeply rewarding — and why others should join him.
Insect Decline Poses Foundational Ecological Hazards
Bugs may get a bad rap, but a serious possible global decline in insect populations threatens the foundation of terrestrial ecosystems.
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Top Topics to Watch in 2026
Explore SEJ’s 10th annual Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment — top stories and reporting resources for the year ahead.