With global warming now on the global political stage; with ground, air and water pollution devastating regions and cities; and with food safety on many people’s minds, environmental journalism is becoming more and more important.
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And sensors will be crucial tools for environmental journalists and activists.
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Sensors collect data –on water quality, air quality, temperatures, noise levels, and more- where data doesn’t exist. Sensors help tell important stories that would otherwise go unreported; sensor journalism gives families information to stay healthy and hold wrongdoers accountable.
With global warming now on the global political stage; with ground, air and water pollution devastating regions and cities; and with food safety on many people’s minds, environmental journalism is becoming more and more important.
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And sensors will be crucial tools for environmental journalists and activists.
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Sensors collect data –on water quality, air quality, temperatures, noise levels, and more- where data doesn’t exist. Sensors help tell important stories that would otherwise go unreported; sensor journalism gives families information to stay healthy and hold wrongdoers accountable.
John Keefe is a pioneer in sensor reporting. His latest sensor project involved building water monitors for the Monongahela River in West Virginia to text their water quality readings live.
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John believes that journalists shouldn’t fear technology and that everyone can find his or her inner geek.
Sensors for environmental reporting: Why and why now?
Case studies with show-and-tell
How to steer away from bad science
Results you can expect
The technology of sensors
Let's build a water conductivity sensor ! (materials will be provided)
Idea-a-thon: Brainstorm your sensor story idea with John
Chat Apps for News:Â Feb. 3.
How to be a Social Media Editor with Blair Hickman:Â Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15.
Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro CC:Â Feb. 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Intro to Food Writing and Photography: March 19.
Video for Social Media with Bob Sacha:Â March 30.
Visual Storytelling: Seeing the World in a New Way with Maggie Steber: April 4-8.