Climatewire beat reporters Niina Heikkinen and Brittany Patterson describe what it's like to cover (or, often, chase after for a quote) U.S. EPA administrator Scott Pruitt and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, respectively. They compare the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts for climate programs in EPA and Interior. And a round of trivia reveals nicknames, catchphrases and fun ties.

"Zinke touts science as Trump pushes cuts to research shop" (Climatewire, 02/13/2018), by Brittany Patterson: www.eenews.net/climatewire/2018/02/13/stories/1060073663

"White House preserves Energy Star by charging fees" (Climatewire, 02/13/2018), by Niina Heikkinen: www.eenews.net/climatewire/2018/02/13/stories/1060073667

"Trump seeks big cuts to science across agencies" (Climatewire, 02/13/2018), by Scott Waldman: www.eenews.net/stories/1060073703

The Climate Lede: a sinking island & sea level rise science 02/22/2018

The latest climate change news and debates and what it's like to cover them from the E&E newsroom. Why Climate Lede? A "lede" in journalism is the juicy bit at the top of a story that entices you to find out more.

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