Viviane Fairbank

Natural Fit

Natural Fit

How the National Observer became a niche publication that brings politics and the environment together

Update: Linda Solomon Wood, editor of the National Observer, disputes the characterization of the Observer as “anti-corporate” and “green.” It is the Review writer’s own analysis and does not necessarily reflect the mandate of the publication. The Observer would rather describe itself as “anti-corruption.” Also, while the Observer did indeed win a CJF award for Excellence in […]

 Amanda Panacci

Silenced Spring

Silenced Spring

Environmental reporters are turning to crowdfunding—but their voices are becoming whispers in the noise of news

Environmental reporters are turning to crowdfunding—but their voices are becoming whispers in the noise of news

 Bruce Tisdale

Out on a Limb

Peter C. Newman's tall tree tale

Every so often even the best writers become too enchanted with a story. They are captivated, and perhaps a wish not to disturb the tale causes them to overlook any faults that might be found by less involved observers. In his book, Company of Adventurers, Peter C. Newman is at times a very enchanted writer. […]