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1. “Arizona Mine Faces Permitting and Trump Tests,” Axios Pro, May 29, 2025, by Daniel Moore
2. “Wolves and Humans Can Coexist, Efforts Across the U.S. Borderlands Show,” Deceleration News, May 29, 2025, by Wendee Nicole
3. “ClimateYou Paint Pours a Big Success at SEJ2025,” ClimateYou blog, May 28, 2025, by Abby Luby
4. “It Used To Spell Death and Destruction for Ecosystems. Now, It Can Be the Key to Saving Them.” Slate, May 26, 2025, by Anna Gibbs
5. “Nuclear Reactors Help Power Los Angeles. Should We Panic, Or Be Grateful?” Los Angeles Time, May 15, 2025, by Sammy Roth
6. “Trump’s Fast-Tracked Deal for a Copper Mine Heightens Existential Fight for Apache,” KFF Health News and CBS, May 14, 2025, by Melissa Bailey
7. “Native Experts in Foraging for Traditional Food Are Sharing Some of Their Recommendations,” National Native News podcast, May 12, 2025 (at 01:38 or read the transcript), by Antonia Gonzales with reporting by Chuck Quirmbach
8. “An Advocate for Protecting Native American Lands Says He Has Concerns About Some Trump Administration Initiatives,” National Native News podcast, May 7, 2025, by Antonia Gonzales with reporting by Chuck Quirmbach. Also on Native America Calling, May 7, in the news roundup @ 1:00 minute.
9. “‘Beyond the Bylines’: Conversation and Community at SEJ 2025,” Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk newsletter, May 2, 2025, by Michael Crowe
10. “Collaborative Environmental Reporting,” Collaborative Journalism Newsletter, May 2, 2025, by Coco Gubbels
11. “Data Center Construction Is Booming, and It Could Affect Utility Rates,” Wisconsin Watch, May 2, 2025, by Bennet Goldstein
12. “What It Takes To Operate a Nuclear Reactor,” Quitting Carbon Media, May 2, 2025, by Justin Gerdes
13. “Apache Activists Hope SCOTUS Agrees To Hear Oak Flat Case Soon,” National Native News podcast, May 1, 2025 (at 00:42 or read the transcript), by Antonia Gonzales with audio by Brian Bull and reporting by Chuck Quirmbach
14. “Authors Talk About Heat, Activism and Arizona History at Journalists’ Conference,” azcentral.com, May 1, 2025, by George Headley, Special for The Arizona Republic
15. “Taking Stock at 101 Days,” Boiling Point podcast / L.A. Times, May 1, 2025, by Sammy Roth
16. “100 Days of Fear & Loathing in Climate World,” Legal Planet’s The Drain, April 30, 2025, by Evan George
17. “‘It Brings the Class to Life’: ASU Students Can Study Sustainability With Virtual Reality,” azcentral.com, April 30, 2025, by Summer Williams, Special for The Arizona Republic
18. “Urban Wildlife Center Talks About Its Work With Different Species,” azcentral.com, April 30, 2025, by Jay Corella, Special for The Arizona Republic
19. “A Conference of Twin Crises,” Nieman Lab, April 29, 2025, by Neel Dhanesha
20. “Building Trust Is Crucial for Journalists Telling Indigenous Stories, SEJ Panelists Say,” azcentral.com, April 29, 2025, by Summer Williams, Special for The Arizona Republic
21. “Desert-Adapted Crops Thrive in Central Arizona, Allowing Farmers To Stretch Water Supplies,” azcentral.com, April 29, 2025, by Naomi DuBovis and Eleri Mosier, Special for The Arizona Republic
22. “Environmental Conference Explores the Two Sides of Metro Phoenix: Housed and Unhoused,” azcentral.com, April 29, 2025, by Serenity Reynolds, Special for The Arizona Republic
23. “Wolves, Prairie Dogs Share Territory, But Conservation Issues Are Different,” azcentral.com, April 29, 2025, by George Headley and Nikki Shaw, Special for The Arizona Republic
24. “Enviro Experts Cast Doubt on Trump’s 28-Day Energy Infrastructure Review Push,” PoliticoPro, April 28, 2025, by Gloria Gonzalez and James Bikales
25. “Environmental Experts: Santa Cruz River Revives, But Indigenous Voices Are Missing,” azcentral.com, April 28, 2025, by Tufan Neupane, Special for The Arizona Republic
26. “How Environmental Leaders in Phoenix Are Revitalizing the Rio Salado,” azcentral.com, April 28, 2025, by Natasha Cortinovis, Special for The Arizona Republic
27. “Ruben Gallego Goes Nuclear,” Axios Pro, April 28, 2025, by Daniel Moore
28. “What Happens When Colorado River Drought Plans End in 2026?,” azcentral.com, April 28, 2025, by Arilynn Hyatt, Special for The Arizona Republic
29. “4 Things To Know About Extreme Heat,” azcentral.com, April 27, 2025, by Sedona Hartley, Special for The Arizona Republic
30. “5 Takeaways From the Society of Environmental Journalists Conference at ASU,” ASU News, April 27, 2025, by Mary Beth Faller, Marshall Terrill and Dolores Tropiano
31. “‘A Green Oasis Is Not Realistic’: How Buckeye Is Planning for Sustainable Growth,” azcentral.com, April 27, 2025, by Sedona Hartley, Special for The Arizona Republic
32. “How US Southern Border Wall’s Disruption of Wildlife Migration Across Arizona’s Sky Islands and San Rafael Valley Threatens Biodiversity, Conservation, and Eco-Tourism Growth,” Travel And Tour World (TTW) News, April 27, 2025
33. “The Surprising Complexity of Transitioning to Clean Energy: Who Wins and Who Loses?” Power PC News, April 27, 2025, by Mariusz Lewandowski
34. “The Untold Voices Behind the Clean Energy Movement: Ensuring Equity in Transition,” Power PC News, April 27, 2025, by Joe Roshkovsky
35. “3 Things To Know About Mineral Mining in the US in 2025,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by McKenna Manzo, Special for The Arizona Republic
36. “3 Ways Community Groups, ASU Are Fighting Extreme Heat in Phoenix,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by McKenna Manzo, Special for The Arizona Republic
37. “3 Ways Journalists and Readers Can Overcome Anxiety About Environment,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Serenity Reynolds, Special for The Arizona Republic
38. “5 Things To Know About Infectious Disease and Climate Change,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Sophia Ramirez, Special for The Arizona Republic
39. “Arizona Specimen Collections Help Scientists Track Changes in Species Over Time,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Sophia Ramirez, Special for The Arizona Republic
40. “Can a Transition to Clean Energy Treat Everyone Equally? Experts Discuss Challenges,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Katarzyna Michalik, Special for The Arizona Republic
41. “Clean Energy Projects Won’t Benefit Communities Unless Residents Are Involved, Experts Say,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by George Headley, Special for The Arizona Republic
42. “Climate Change and Reproductive Health Are Linked, Journalists Say,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Sophia Ramirez, Special for The Arizona Republic
43. “Climate Misinformation Can Spread Quickly and Slow Efforts To Help People, Advocates Say,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by George Headley, Special for The Arizona Republic
44. “Debunking 3 Common Myths About Reader Engagement in Environmental Reporting,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Arilynn Hyatt, Special for The Arizona Republic
45. “Efforts To Boost Climate Resilience Need To Include Government Accountable, Experts Say,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Amelia Monroe, Special for The Arizona Republic
46. “Electric Vehicles and Political Shifts: Navigating a Charged Landscape,” Turmirador News, April 26, 2025, by Ralph Kueq
47. “Environmental Journalists Face Challenges in Retaliatory Trump Era,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Sedona Hartley, Special for The Arizona Republic
48. “Here’s Why Trump’s Public Land Policies Don’t Faze Critics at Arizona Conference,” Arizona Daily Star, April 26, 2025, by Tony Davis
49. “How Climate Journalists Should Handle Hesitation From Sources and Reader Pushback,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Amelia Monroe, Special for The Arizona Republic
50. “How Controversial Mine Proposal for Oak Flat in Arizona Got Its Start and What’s Next,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Katarzyna Michalik, Special for The Arizona Republic
51. “How Environmental Journalists Can Stay Safe While Reporting in the Amazon,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Bella Mazzilli, Special for The Arizona Republic
52. “How Journalists Can Cover Science at a Time When Readers Sometimes Don’t Trust the Experts,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Naomi DuBovis, Special for The Arizona Republic
53. “How Journalists Help Readers Understand Climate Change’s Local Effects,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Sedona Hartley, Special for The Arizona Republic
54. “How President Trump’s Tariffs Impact America’s Generation of Nuclear Energy,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Amelia Monroe, Special for The Arizona Republic
55. “How Weather Reporting Is Evolving Because of Climate Change,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by McKenna Manzo, Special for The Arizona Republic
56. “In the Hallways and Meeting Rooms of the SEJ Conference,”azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Summer Williams, Special for The Arizona Republic
57. “Is Phoenix Sustainable? Experts Tell SEJ Conference the Region Plans for Heat, Drought,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Naomi DuBovis, Special for The Arizona Republic
58. “Leaders in Climate Change Talk Extreme Heat at 2025 SEJ Conference,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Amelia Monroe, Special for The Arizona Republic
59. “Plastics Aren’t Just Environmental Issues, Experts Say, But Also Risks to Children,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Naomi DuBovis, Special for The Arizona Republic
60. “Trump Policies Could Threaten Public Land Conservation, Advocates Warn,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Tufan Neupane, Special for The Arizona Republic
61. “Walling Off the US-Mexico Border Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ to Wildlife, Researchers Say,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Natasha Cortinovis, Special for The Arizona Republic
62. “‘We’re Not Going To Take It’: Indigenous Activists Keep Up Fight Over San Francisco Peaks,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Katarzyna Michalik, Special for The Arizona Republic
63. “What Is ‘Climate Anxiety’? Emotional Effects on Humans Are Real, Expert Says,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Eleri Mosier, Special for The Arizona Republic
64. “Why Navajo Activists Oppose a Proposed Hydrogen Pipeline That Could Be the World’s Longest,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Natasha Cortinovis, Special for The Arizona Republic
65. “Why the Next Global Climate Conference, COP30, Is Raising Eyebrows,” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Arilynn Hyatt, Special for The Arizona Republic
66. “Will Joe Biden’s Billions For Climate Initiatives Survive Donald Trump’s Purge?” azcentral.com, April 26, 2025, by Amelia Monroe, Special for The Arizona Republic
67. “4 Things Experts Said About Confronting the Climate Crisis in the Trump Era,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by McKenna Manzo, Special for The Arizona Republic
68. “Are Environmental Costs of Deep-Sea Mining Worth the Benefits? 3 Key Points To Consider,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Nikki Shaw, Special for The Arizona Republic
69. “Burton: Arizona Is the Ideal Place for Environmental Journalists To See Climate Stakes,” azcentral.com / The Arizona Republic, April 25, 2025, by Greg Burton
70. “Climate Programs Will Struggle for Support, Attention Under Trump, Speakers Say,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Bella Mazzilli, Special for The Arizona Republic
71. “Environmental Journalists: Readers Are Losers in the AI Revolution,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Serenity Reynolds, Special for The Arizona Republic
72. “For Journalists Who Cover Natural Disasters, Here Are 3 Key Things To Consider,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Nikki Shaw, Special for The Arizona Republic
73. “Gathering Data for Environment Stories in Latino Communities Can Challenge Journalists,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by George Headley, Special for The Arizona Republic
74. “How Can Arizona Mines Produce Key Minerals and Not Harm the Environment?” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Tufan Neupane, Special for The Arizona Republic
75. “How Trump’s Plan To Fast-Track Mining Projects Can Hinder Access To Water,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Arilynn Hyatt, Special for The Arizona Republic
76. “In Arizona’s High Country, Restoring Forest Health Is a Group Effort,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Bella Mazzilli, Special for The Arizona Republic
77. “Indigenous Food Educators Share Their Knowledge of Sonoran Desert Plants,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Sophia Ramirez, Special for The Arizona Republic
78. “News About The Environment Abounds. What Will Make More People Read It?” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Eleri Mosier, Special for The Arizona Republic
79. “Preventing Destructive Wildfires Requires Major Societal Changes, Scientist Says,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Eleri Mosier, Special for The Arizona Republic
80. “Renewable Energy, Electric Cars Have Become Politicized Under Trump, Advocates Say,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Bella Mazzilli, Special for The Arizona Republic
81. “Scientists Are Raising the Alarm About Trump’s Deep Sea Mining Executive Order,” NPR, April 25, 2025, by Dan Ackerman
82. “Why Connecting Underserved Communities With Critical Environmental News Takes Collaboration,” azcentral.com, April 25, 2025, by Katarzyna Michalik, Special for The Arizona
83. “SEJ2025 Annual Conference Posts,” ClimateYou, April 24, 2025, by Abby Luby