Climate change

Climate change is full of stories for business journalists. (Image by "robynm" via Pixabay, CCO Creative Commons)

Climate change and the business reporter

Climate change is an enormous topic for science writers. But those changes don’t exist in a vacuum. You can’t modify climate, sea level, storm severity

Farming plays a major role in many U.S. regions. These recent reports highlight some of the big topics reporters should keep in mind. (Image by "tpsdave" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Agriculture update: Six great reads

Farming is a vital part of the American landscape. According to the USDA, agriculture, food, and related industries contributed $992 billion to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP)

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Reporting the economic impact of winter storms

Each winter, some regions brace for major weather events and blizzards that can dramatically affect local and national economies. Some storms bring with them dangerous

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Pope Francis weighs in on climate change

The full text of Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change was released by the Vatican on Thursday. While highlights of the document were leaked earlier

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The cost of the California drought

After four years in a row of drought, California is getting serious about tackling its water problem. Last week, the state ordered usage to be

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