We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
“Of the 61 counties considered part of the Permian Basin region in Texas, 13 counties had no local newspapers, and the majority had only one newspaper … A search of the Permian Proud’s two-year-old website shows just a smattering of stories about climate change or greenhouse gas emissions — despite the oil and gas industry’s leading role in causing the climate crisis. As of August 12, there were two stories mentioning climate change.” —
Tags:
Chevron,
climate change,
Floodlight,
local news,
Louisiana Illuminator,
New Mexico,
news deserts,
oil industry,
Permian Basin,
Permian Proud,
Texas