SEJournal Spring 2016, Vol. 26 No. 1


To strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism across all media to advance public understanding of environmental issues


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Freelance Files: 12 Janet Raloff Captivate Kids with Science News


Inside Story: 13 Roger Archibald Photo-journalist Robb Kendrick, on His Own Terms


EJ Academy: 17 Caleb O’Brien


Finding the Right Fit for Journalism Fellowships


Review: Climate 18 JoAnn Valenti


Documentarian Motivated by the Heart


Following a period of mourning for the victims of terrorism last November that dimmed the Eiffel Tower’s usual bril- liance, the eternal symbol of the City of Light regained some of its luster in the run-up to the United Nations cli- mate negotiations held there last December, when it was illuminated green and blue with projected plants and grow- ing trees, and the inspirational message, “Grow a tree.” Post-summit coverage begins on page 5. Photo: © Gary Braasc / WorldViewofGlobalWarming.org


Between the Lines: 20 Tom Henry Publisher Ponders Future of Environment Books


BookShelf 22 Jennifer Weeks, Elizabeth Grossman, JoAnn Valenti, Tom Henry


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Better Investigative Science Reporting


John Upton SEJ President’s Report 4 Jeff Burnside Cover Story: How Paris Summit


Changes the Climate Story Analysis:


Will Journalists Heed the Lessons of Flint?


8 Joseph A. Davis 5 Tim McDonnell


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