Jenny Splitter

Washington, D.C.

Editor-in-Chief at Sentient Media

Award-winning Climate & Food Journalist. Editor-in-Chief @Sentient_Media. Visibly Jewish.

Articles

Your Thanksgiving Meal's Climate Impact, in 4 Charts

Nov 25, 2024 | sentientmedia.org | Miriam Quick |Jenny Splitter

No matter what you serve on Thanksgiving, food is at the heart of the holiday. But perhaps especially on Thanksgiving, the meal is about more than sustenance. It’s a place for conversations of all kinds, including, maybe, an opportunity to learn about the climate impact of the food on your plate. What you learn might surprise you. Take this data point: the dish with the highest carbon footprint isn’t the meat, but the mac n cheese.
Election 2024 Coverage: A Complete Guide

Nov 5, 2024 | sentientmedia.org | Jenny Splitter

Reported Meet the Farmers Supporting Prop 12 Despite Pork Industry Pushback Contrary to what ag industry groups say, these small farmers have embraced the new animal welfare law. Meat Lobby•10 min read
Election 2024 Coverage: The Complete Guide

Nov 5, 2024 | sentientmedia.org | Jenny Splitter

Reported Meet the Farmers Supporting Prop 12 Despite Pork Industry Pushback Contrary to what ag industry groups say, these small farmers have embraced the new animal welfare law. Meat Lobby•10 min read
Webinar: Rethinking animals in agriculture

Sep 5, 2024 | sei.org | Jenny Splitter

Skip navigation This session, “Rethinking animals in agriculture: welfare, rights and the future of food” unites experts in animal welfare science, animal ethics, moral philosophy and One Health to explore what the future of food might look like, namely for farmed animals. That may mean a more compassionate approach to animal agriculture, or a future in which animals are no longer eaten at all.
Beyond Food Fights & Myths: Using Journalism to Bridge the Divide

Sep 5, 2024 | eventbrite.com | Frida Garza |Jenny Splitter |Emily Holden

How the media reports on food systems is changing. Join us at Pier 60 and hear from a panel of journalists who are going beyond the polarizing framing of ‘food fight’ coverage to report on the shift to plant-forward diets, what’s working and what barriers stand in the way. This event is hosted in Breakout Room 1, it is a free event but registration is required to recieve your pass. Speakers:Whitney Bauck, Climate and Environmental Reporter. Frida Garza, Staff Writer at Grist.
Hear From Editors and Award-Winning Journalists in ASJA 2024 Conference Journalism Sessions

Aug 22, 2024 | asja.org | Jennifer Billock |Jenny Splitter

Freelance journalists are on a never-ending journey to expand their skills and keep a steady stream of work. Both can be difficult given today’s media climate. The ASJA 2024 conference journalism sessions that my cochair Kristine Hansen and I have worked hard to create shine through the AI and layoff haze to bring hope back into the profession. The ASJA 2024 conference takes place online Sept. 24-26 and is open to members and nonmembers.
Six Ways To Cover the Environmental Impacts of Animal Agriculture

Mar 11, 2024 | sej.org | Jenny Splitter

Agricultural researchers measure emissions from manure on a dairy barn floor. Manure pits at giant dairy and hog farms emit the greenhouse gas methane. They can also flood in heavy rains, spilling toxicants into nearby waterways. Photo: USDA/Stephen Ausmus. Feature: Six Ways To Cover the Environmental Impacts of Animal AgricultureBy Jenny SplitterSecond of two parts on food and climate. Read part one here. Meat tends to be a divisive subject, especially in the United States.
Eat Local for Climate’s Sake? No, Eat Less Meat

Mar 3, 2024 | sej.org | Jenny Splitter

The largest contributor to food sector carbon emissions is livestock farming, particularly for beef. Photo: USDA, Stephen Ausmus. Feature: Eat Local for Climate’s Sake? No, Eat Less MeatBy Jenny SplitterFirst of two parts on food and climateHow we eat can significantly reduce our carbon footprint, but the most effective ways to do that aren’t always so clear. One very common and persistent myth is the notion of locavorism as a climate solution.
Sentient’s Most-Read Stories of 2023

Dec 28, 2023 | sentientmedia.org | Jenny Splitter

As my first full year with Sentient Media draws to a close, I want to recognize what our team of staff writers and freelance journalists have contributed. In 2023, Sentient Media’s journalism and explainers were republished by a variety of publications, including Truthdig, the Good Men Project and WhoWhatWhy, as well as cited in outlets including The Guardian, Bon Appétit, Vox, The U.S. Sun, Grist and Heated, with an estimated aggregate reach of over 236 million readers per month.
What You Need to Know About the Meat Industry-Funded ‘Protein Pact’

Sep 19, 2023 | sentientmedia.org | Jenny Splitter

It’s no secret that the meat industry is trying hard to improve its image. As research continues to demonstrate the impact of meat and milk on greenhouse gas emissions, lobbyists for the livestock industry have been working overtime to develop a counter-offensive. Past tactics include cherry-picked research and a “Master of Beef Advocacy” program aimed at training pro-beef influencers.