Although there is no shortage of environmental disasters and cleantech innovation pouring out of Israel, there is only so much English-language coverage the local newspapers can take. So if you have already begun pitching stories to the American media, you may want to consider joining the Society of Environmental Journalists.
Membership costs between $20-25, with the cheaper rate for students. Joining the SEJ puts you on the group’s mailing lists, where writers from prominent newspapers and magazines discuss environmental news and how to cover it. Recent posts were about where to find U.S. government information unearthed by other journalists through the Freedom of Information Act (check www.governmentattic.com) The SEJ listserv is also where Green Prophet learned about GreenSingles.com.
There are also several paper goodies that SEJ will send to your door – the society’s quarterly newsletter, tip sheets on pending environmental court cases, and discount offers on environmental books written by SEJ members.
If 20 bucks a year breaks your recession budget, it’s still worth a visit to the Web site for the notice boards on upcoming conferences and writing competition deadlines.
:: Society of Environmental Journalists
Author: Daniella Cheslow
Daniella Cheslow grew up in a car-dependent suburb in New Jersey, where she noticed strip malls and Wal-Marts slowly replacing farmland. Her introduction to nature came through hiking trips in Israel. As a counselor for a freshman backpacking program at Northwestern University, Daniella noticed that Americans outdoors seemed to need to arm themselves with performance clothing, specialized water bottles and sophisticated camping silverware. This made her think about how to interact with and enjoy nature simply. This year, Daniella is getting a Master’s in Geography from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. She also freelance writes, photographs and podcasts. In her free time, she takes day trips in the desert, drops off compost and cooks local foods like stuffed zucchini, kubbeh and majadara. Daniella gets her peak oil anxiety from James Howard Kunstler and her organic food dreams from Michael Pollan. Read more at her blog, TheTruthHerzl.com. Daniella can be reached at daniella (at) greenprophet (dot) com.
