Welcome, all! Thank you for joining us today. We’ll get started momentarily. Some housekeeping: Please use the Q&A feature below the speaker video to send in your questions. Please do not use this chat box for questions, but feel free to share relevant resources. Finally, please use #SEJ2021 to tweet about this event. The webinar will be recorded and emailed along with the chat file to all attendees later today or tomorrow morning. Finally, if you're planning to apply for SEJ's Fund for Environmental Journalism grant on this topic, stick around until 2 p.m. ET to ask our Executive Director Meaghan Parker your FEJ questions. Thanks!

While we’re waiting, check out the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship! This flexible, non-residential program offers early-career journalists robust specialty journalism training, peer-to-peer support, conference networking, mentoring and more. Journalists of color are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: 5/17. Apply: http://bit.ly/3bmyCHn.

For those just joining us - some housekeeping: Please use the Q&A feature below the speaker video to send in your questions. Please do not use this chat box for questions, but feel free to share relevant resources. Finally, please use #SEJ2021 to tweet about this event. The webinar will be recorded and emailed along with the chat file to all attendees later today or tomorrow morning. Finally, if you're planning to apply for SEJ's Fund for Environmental Journalism grant on this topic, stick around until 2 p.m. ET to ask our Executive Director Meaghan Parker your FEJ questions. Thanks!

Apply for a Fund for Environmental Journalism grant: http://bit.ly/2KLA6k4

#SEJ2022 Conference in Houston: https://www.sej.org/initiatives/sej-annual-conferences/AC2022-main

Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities-through-the-federal-government/

Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/27/executive-order-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad/

Justice40 initiative: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/01/27/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-executive-actions-to-tackle-the-climate-crisis-at-home-and-abroad-create-jobs-and-restore-scientific-integrity-across-federal-government/

EJSCREEN: https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen

Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

EPA definition: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice

If you have questions about SEJ's Fund for Environmental Journalism grants, stick around at 2 PM ET and I'll try to answer them. More info, here: http://bit.ly/2KLA6k4

Also at 2 PM ET: I'll answer questions about the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship! This flexible, non-residential program offers early-career journalists robust specialty journalism training, peer-to-peer support, conference networking, mentoring and more. Deadline: 5/17. Apply now: http://bit.ly/3bmyCHn

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/05/louisiana-chemical-plants-thriving-off-slavery/618769/

Another point, be patient! The story you get from a community expert may be 30 minutes of you sitting and listening. Just because your story is only 1000 words shouldn't mean cutting off the story.

Check out this recent #SEJ2021 webinar: Let the Sunshine In! Will EPA Reopen Its Doors to the Press? - https://www.sej.org/calendar/sej-webinar-let-sunshine-will-epa-reopen-its-doors-press

A Promise Fulfilled: Environmental Justice at work in Spartanburg, SC: https://blog.epa.gov/2015/07/01/a-promise-fulfilled-environmental-justice-at-work-in-spartanburg-sc/

https://healthandclimatesolutions.org/2020/01/regenesis-community-revitalization/

Colorado River Basin Project - Bureau of Reclamation: https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=437

Texas yes! Also voter suppression and redistricting impacts to climate policy and electing climate leaders

Thank you so much Perla, Bidtah, Heather, and Matthew for such an informative and energizing conversation today! I'm looking forward to seeing the story project ideas you've inspired. Reminder to audience members to stay online to ask questions about SEJ grants and fellowships.

Thank you for joining us today! The recording of this webinar and the chat log will be available here later today or tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3eW57h0. It will also be emailed to you. Reminder: If you're planning to apply for SEJ's Fund for Environmental Journalism grant on this topic, stick around to ask our Executive Director Meaghan Parker your FEJ questions.

In the meantime, please:Follow SEJ:• https://twitter.com/sejorg• https://www.facebook.com/SocietyOfEnvironmentalJournalists• https://www.instagram.com/sejournalists•Apply for a Fund for Environmental Journalism grant: http://bit.ly/2KLA6k4Check out the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship: This flexible, non-residential program offers robust specialty journalism training, peer-to-peer support, conference networking, mentoring & more. Journalists of color are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: 5/17. Apply: http://bit.ly/3bmyCHn.#SEJ2022 Conference in Houston: https://www.sej.org/initiatives/sej-annual-conferences/AC2022-mainSEJ’s Climate Change Resource Guide: https://www.sej.org/climate-guideSign up for SEJ’s email lists to receive reporting resources and environmental news directly to your inbox: https://www.sej.org/sej-info-mailing-listsBecome an SEJ member: https://www.sej.org/how-to-join-sejThanks again and take care!

Fund for Environmental Journalism grants: http://bit.ly/2KLA6k4

Requirements: https://www.sej.org/sej-membership-policies

FEJ Guidelines: https://www.sej.org/initiatives/fej-program-guidelines

Join SEJ: https://www.sej.org/how-to-join-sej

Email: sej@sej.org

Are freelancers allowed?

Yes, Monica!

What Are Judges Looking for When Choosing Grantees?: https://www.sej.org/initiatives/fej-program-guidelines#judges

TY!

mjeanette@sej.org

Membership eligibility requirements: https://www.sej.org/sej-membership-policies

National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship: This flexible, non-residential program offers robust specialty journalism training, peer-to-peer support, conference networking, mentoring & more. Journalists of color are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: 5/17. Apply: http://bit.ly/3bmyCHn.

FEJ grant topics: Environment-climate-religion connections, including underrepresented religions.Environmental health and justice in the United States, including chemical/toxic exposure and pollution.

Next week’s webinar on environment-climate-religion connections: https://www.sej.org/calendar/sej-webinar-missing-stories-uncovering-environment-climate-religion-connections

Budget Guidelines: https://www.sej.org/initiatives/fej-program-guidelines#budget

DEADLINE: June 15, 2021, 11:59 p.m. ET

mparker@sej.org

According to FEJ Guidelines: Only one application per person will be accepted.

Next week’s webinar on environment-climate-religion connections: https://www.sej.org/calendar/sej-webinar-missing-stories-uncovering-environment-climate-religion-connections

National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship: This flexible, non-residential program offers robust specialty journalism training, peer-to-peer support, conference networking, mentoring & more. Journalists of color are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: 5/17. Apply: http://bit.ly/3bmyCHn.