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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Open conference call set Tuesday, Feb. 28 on 'Environmental Literacy and the News Media's Role'

Journalists are invited to join a conference call on “Environmental Literacy and the News Media's Role” Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. ET.

The call is prompted by completion and launch of the Vision for Improved Environmental Coverage, developed by the nonprofit organization SEE Innovation in consultation with Tess Croner of Solutions Journal, Peter Fimrite of the San Francisco Chronicle, Jennifer Grayson of the Huffington Post, Beth Parke of the Society of Environmental Journalists, Dave Poulson of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University, Libby Waldo of Grist magazine, Bryan Walsh of Time magazine and Rebecca Williams of Michigan Public Radio.

The goal of the call is to explore the news media’s role in supporting improved environmental literacy and to chart a path for innovation in this arena. To join, call 415-363-0070 and enter code 769-269-994#. Questions? Contact Shannon Binns by email or by calling 704-257-6723.

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