Using Data to Map the Earth
March 19 2019
EarthTime Tool Uses Data to Show How Planet is Changing
Carnegie Mellon University resource is an in-depth way to detail impact of pollution, climate change and development.
Seafood from Slaves
March 18 2019
How an Associated Press Team Uncovered Slavery Practices in the Seafood Industry
Martha Mendoza, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, shares her tips and secrets for a deep-dive investigation into seafood labor practices.
Regulating Fish in International Waters
March 18 2019
In the World’s Vast Oceans, a Bewildering Array of Regulations
The marine fisheries are a shared resource; deciding how to manage them is tricky.
Increasing the Catch
March 18 2019
Once Slowly Dying, Fisheries in Monterey Bay are Now Recovering
A unique combination of industry, nonprofits and civic leaders are pushing to revive the fishing industry off the California coast.
Choking the Seas with Plastic Trash
March 18 2019
Picture This: One Truckload of Plastic Trash Per Minute
Castoff plastic bottles, grocery bags and straws litter the oceans and kill off fish.
Understanding Ocean Acidification
March 17 2019
How Changing Acid Levels in the World’s Waters are Impacting Sea Life
A researcher and an oyster farmer describe how climate change is already impacting fisheries and aquaculture.
Taking Agriculture Higher
Sept. 23 2018
Short on Space? Vertical Farms Can Grow Food in Tight Urban Spaces
The co-founder of a new generation of indoor, multi-story farms discusses how they can produce food with fewer environmental impacts.
Award-Winning Chef Dishes on Fish
Aug. 02 2018
Chef of “Indigenous” Restaurant on Fish-to-Table Movement
Why it matters where your fish entrée came from, and how it was caught.
Protecting Fish Spawning Sites
July 12 2018
What is Being Done to Protect Fish in Hot Spots?
A veteran scientist explains where journalists can look for stories in the ongoing fight to combat overfishing.
Impact of Oil Exploration on Oceans, Fisheries
July 12 2018
How Do Oil Rigs in the Ocean Impact Fish?
As areas off the U.S. coastline possibly become open for oil exploration, the fishing industry is organizing to push back.
Oceans of Plastic Trash
July 12 2018
Is Cleaning World’s Seas of Plastics and Other Debris Possible?
The plastic trash befouling oceans worldwide isn’t just unsightly. It also has an impact on marine life.
Why the Fish Stock Count Matters
July 12 2018
How Can Scientists Put a Number on Something Hidden from View?
“Stock assessments” is a vital part of fisheries management. The science of doing so is continually evolving.
The Story of Bluefin Tuna
July 12 2018
Overfished Bluefin Tuna Headed on Recovery Path
The highly-prized bluefin hit historic lows before a coalition of nations agreed to a science-based plan to manage its recovery.
Reporting on Oceans and Fisheries
July 12 2018
Reporters Share Tips on How to Catch a Good Story
A documentarian and a long-time fisheries and environmental reporter explain how they found sources and executed stories that resonate with readers and viewers.
Ongoing Impact of Deepwater Horizon Spill on Gulf of Mexico
July 11 2018
What Happened in the Aftermath of the Oil Spill
An expert on oil spills discusses the implications of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and shows where journalists can look for stories in its aftermath.
The Big Business of Sportfishing
July 11 2018
Catching a Fish is Only Part of the Battle
Commercial and recreational fishermen want the same thing – and working around the conflicts is often tricky.
Helping Consumers Find Sustainable Fish
July 11 2018
There’s More to Shopping for Seafood Than Price
Some restaurants and fish markets are selling only sustainable fish; what should consumers look for?
Aquaculture is Making a Major Impact
July 11 2018
Farming Fish Has Potential, But Struggles to Achieve Scale
At the Mote Aquaculture Research Park in Florida, the mission is to grow almaco jack in a tank – and other species of fish as well.
Understanding Deep-Sea Corals
July 10 2018
Hidden from Easy View, Corals Are Vital to Ocean Health
Recently discovered, deep-sea corals have become a battleground over efforts to protect them.
Mapping the Oceans (and Why)
July 10 2018
Ocean Observatories Initiative Seeks to Chart and Understand the Seas
Researchers are monitoring oceans’ physical, chemical, biological and geological variables.
Global Fisheries Management
July 09 2018
U.S. is Often Leader in International Fisheries Issues
With the Magnuson-Stevens Act as a key tool, U.S. regulators have led the way in managing fisheries in its waters. But what are other countries doing?
How Fishermen Share the Wealth
July 09 2018
“Permit Banks” Provide Way to Conserve and Benefit from Sea’s Riches
Facing limits on how many fish can be pulled from the oceans, seafood operators band together to create a system to allocate those resources.
Tracking All The Fish in the Sea
July 09 2018
How (and Why) NOAA Monitors Fish Stocks
Fishing is big business, generating billions of dollars in fish sales – and more than a million jobs – in the United States.
Regulating America’s Fisheries
July 08 2018
A 40-Year Law Governs How Fishing Industry Works
The Magnuson-Stevens Act was passed in 1976 and is considered a major success. But fishing interests are still looking to modify how it works.
Using Technology to Visualize the Invisible
Feb. 26 2018
Infrared Cameras Colorize Carbon Dioxide
Investigative reporter Tony Bartelme figured out how to use infrared cameras to help readers visualize climate change in their community.
Climate Change: What’s Next?
June 22 2017
After Paris Pullout, Climate Change Policy Moves to the States
While federal climate change policy took a big turn with the administration of President Donald Trump, the issue remains active in many statehouses.
Book Talk: From Beat Reporting to Book
June 21 2017
Making the Leap from Daily Journalism to Book Writing
Got a book in you? Two journalists-turned-authors give an assessment of how to take a great story and turn it into a great book.
What Is Environmental Justice?
June 21 2017
Understanding Why Pollution and Minority Communities Often Go Hand in Hand
Since the civil rights movement, minority communities have been pushing back on polluting industries – and the politicians who regulate them – that tend to soil the air and water in their backyards.
Rulemaking at the EPA
June 21 2017
Process to Implement New Rules is Long, Complicated
Even if a president wants to quickly change the rules in the government he runs, the federal rulemaking process makes it difficult to do so.
Determining Environmental Health Risks
June 21 2017
When Studies Conflict, How Do Regulators Know Which to Believe?
Science is slow and often contradictory, making it difficult for federal officials – and the public they represent – to know how to proceed.
Understanding the Clean Air Act
June 21 2017
Landmark Environmental Bill on Air Quality Threatened by Changes in Washington
Trump administration seeking to roll back a host of clear air regulations, from methane emissions to carbon pollution, as part of overall retrenchment on environmental policies.
Covering Environment and Human Health
June 20 2017
NIH Division Studies Impact of Environmental Toxins
Federal researchers seek to understand how chemicals and other substances affect animals and humans, trying to help reduce unnecessary risks.
From Climate Skeptic to Climate Realist
June 20 2017
From Climate Skeptic to Climate Realist
South Carolina Republican Bob Inglis had a change of heart on the realities of climate change, and now he’s on a mission to sway other conservatives.
The Libertarian Take on Climate Science
June 20 2017
If Climate Change Will Harm Property and Lives, What’s Government’s Role in Tackling It?
A carbon tax is one proposal to address climate change, but its prospects in a sharply divided Congress are poor – and likely getting worse.
How the Chesapeake Bay Was Nursed Back to Life
June 20 2017
After Decades of Decline, Bay Regaining Health
The major watershed that runs from New York to Virginia has slowly eased back to life. Is it an example for other endangered waterways?
Setting Trump’s Environmental Agenda
June 19 2017
Rolling Back EPA Agenda a Top Priority for New Administration
Expert who led Donald Trump’s environmental transition efforts describes how the new president and his EPA administrator will attempt to undo current environmental policies.
Health of the Oceans
June 19 2017
Amid Warming and Rising Seas, New Threats Emerge
Threats to the world’s oceans are increasing as the planet gets hotter, leading to new worries among oceanographers.
Re-Mobilizing the Environmental Movement
June 19 2017
Encouraging Signs at State, International Level
An energized environmental community is tackling climate issues at the grass roots level.
The Framework of Environmental Law
June 18 2017
A New Administration Can Change Policies, But Not That Quickly
The U.S. experienced a flurry of environmental action four decades ago but has largely stood still since then. The laws erected then will be difficult to change quickly.
Making History Come Alive
June 08 2016
In digging up the history of Exxon’s role researching climate change, reporter Neela Banerjee combined shoe-leather reporting with a sophisticated understanding of science.