By Anntaninna Biondo
There wasn’t a Patagonia vest in sight at a recent annual conference for the Society of Environmental Journalists in Flint.
The conference brought attention to complex environmental issues beyond simply traditional outdoor and wildlife concerns. Also under discussion were issues like diversity and renewable energy. And with the backdrop of the Flint water crisis, clean water in urban environments was much at the forefront of the sessions.
By Kara Headley
Among biggest challenges facing environmental reporters are political barriers and danger, according to a recent panel at Michigan State University.
A limited number of Michigan State University students can attend a national journalism conference for free this week in Flint.
The conference at the University of Michigan – Flint campus is the nation’s largest meeting of journalists who report on the environment. This year’s conference will include sessions on environmental justice and the urban environment. A full agenda of the conference Wednesday through Sunday is at https://www.sej.org/sej-annual-conferences/AC2018-agenda
The Knight Center has limited support to cover one-day registrations of MSU students. For availability, contact Barb Miller, mille384@msu.edu.
By Eric Freedman
Bell’s Brewery is experimenting with growing hops next to its facility in Galesburg
From recently cleaned stretches of the Kalamazoo River to a craft brewery committed to environmentally sound production practices, Southwest Michigan is the site of many environmental commitments – and challenges. Continue reading