Environmental Beat book cover, by Suzannah Evans Comfort, featuring an image of the Tetons.

The most important story of our time is also one of the most underreported.

Environmental problems have plagued American communities for generations, and yet most news organizations fail to prioritize covering environmental issues beyond major disasters. Environmental beat reporters are rarely found in the U.S. media landscape – and often find themselves on the outside looking in, seeking scant institutional support and fighting for professional legitimacy.

The Odyssey is the tale of Ulysses, also known as Odysseus, and his heroic journey home after the Trojan War. Facing mythical beasts, wrathful gods, and his inner struggles, our hero celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. The story continues to captivate readers with its profound themes of loyalty, ingenuity, and the enduring quest for home.

Table of contents

The Environmental Beat examines the emergence of environmental reporting across mainstream and alternative news sources, including the work of activists and columnists in advancing environmental narratives when front-page or top of the broadcast coverage was rare.

Chapters

35

Advocacy: Still Uncomfortable After All These Years

87

Outsiders; Or, the Unexpected Pioneers of Environmental Journalism

119

What Causes News Organizations to Invest in Environmental Journalism?

189

The Political Economy of Environmental Journalism

245

Remaking Environmental Journalism For Today

273

Conclusion

About the author

Homer

One of the most celebrated poets of ancient Greece, Homer is believed to have authored The Iliad and The Odyssey, epic works that shaped Western literature.

Though little is known about his life, his stories have endured for millennia and offer profound insights into human nature, mythology, and the ancient world.

What readers said

An unparalleled epic that blends adventure, wisdom, and timeless storytelling.

Homer’s Odyssey is the foundation of every hero’s journey—a must-read.

Rich, poetic, and alive with mythology, it defines the essence of classic literature.

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