Bob Miller, an environmental reporter for the News Times, has been in his field for 30 years. Even with such a long career under his belt, he spoke of the unpredictability of weather. Storms can hold a course for days, and without warning, turn away at the final hour. Environmental stories can also include pollution scares and concerns from a city or town.
Miller talked about tragedy and the sensitivity of those affected. Direct family members aren't really approachable for an immediate news story, although it is possible to get statements from people such as neighbors and distant relatives. Most families afflicted by tragedy will post signs to turn away press immediately.
He talked about the ice flows that melted, a rare occurrence that happens maybe once or twice in a century. When asked about which was his favorite story, he was quick to reply with the 1994 ice flows. Another story of interest was a drum skinner who imported drum skins that apparently were afflicted with anthrax...a news story that sparked the interest of the entire town, and consequently destroyed the man's career.
Miller shows the scope one person in the field of journalism can cover, and makes it seem a varied and exciting, yet challenging, profession.
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