Society of Environmental Journalists

Kelp forests are among the planet’s most important ecosystems, yet they often go unnoticed despite their proximity to populated coastlines.

In *Forest of the Sea*, author David Helvarg explores the rich underwater world of kelp forests, their ecological importance and the growing threats contributing to their decline. Read Jennifer Weeks’ review in the latest BookShelf.

Read: https://www.sej.org/publications/bookshelf/kelp-understory-underwater

Climate disasters are becoming more frequent and costly, but insurance coverage isn't keeping pace.

The growing disconnect between climate risk and homeowner insurance is leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to financial hardship after disasters strike. For journalists, it's a critical story with local impacts across communities nationwide.

The latest explores this worsening crisis and includes more than a dozen story ideas, reporting angles, and resources to help environmental reporters dig deeper.

Read: https://www.sej.org/publications/tipsheet/climate-disaster-insurance-worsening-disaster

Hazmat risk data is still out there — if you know where to look.

As industry-backed efforts and proposed rule changes threaten public access to key chemical risk information, journalists need reliable ways to uncover the facts. Reporter’s Toolbox breaks down what’s at stake and where to find the data that can strengthen your reporting.

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Is your climate reporting keeping up with the rapid energy transition? Two reporters and an energy expert will break down what you need to know to supercharge your climate coverage. Register now to join us on June 17 at 1 p.m. ET for the next !

https://www.sej.org/calendar/energy-reporting-101-environmental-journalists

Extreme heat is making headlines—but what’s driving it?

As 2026 brings record-breaking heat waves and other extreme weather, climate attribution science can help reporters explain the roles of both El Niño and climate change. 🌡️

Journalist Ethan Brown shares reporting tips, resources, and five key questions to ask when covering the next extreme climate event.

https://www.sej.org/publications/features/how-attribution-science-can-help-reporters-heat-beat

What does the Presidential Records Act have to do with environmental journalism? A lot more than you might think.

A new warns that efforts to undermine the Presidential Records Act could threaten the preservation of critical records documenting policy decisions made by the White House and executive agencies.

From regulations to public lands policy, those records are essential for accountability and investigative reporting.

Read why environmental journalists should pay attention.

Read: https://www.sej.org/publications/watchdog/why-environmental-journalists-should-care-about-presidential-records-act