To: Jill Abramson, Executive Editor
NY Times: Say it ain't so!
New York Times: Say it ain't so!
We need a strong news source keeping us informed about the threats facing our environment now more than ever!
With the impacts of global warming becoming more evident every day, gas drillers destroying our clean air and water, and polluting special interests buying off our elected representatives right and left, now is not the time to eliminate your environmental department.
I am urging you to keep your environmental desk open to continue its thorough and unbiased environmental coverage.
Why is this important?
The New York Times, one of the most circulated and widely read news outlets, announced it is dismantling its environmental reporting desk and assigning the 7 reporters and 2 editors to other departments.
With all the threats our environment faces, from global warming to dirty oil and gas drilling to the loss of our natural and treasured landscapes, now more than ever we need a strong media presence investigating and reporting on environmental issues.
The Times claims this move will not impact its environmental coverage, but that's hard to believe. While these 7 reporters are currently dedicated to environmental issues, after this change takes place, they will be in other departments and writing about other issues. The best way to maintain excellent and timely environmental coverage is for the Times to keep the Environmental desk open and doing the same good work it has been for years.