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"Nuclear Rules in Japan Relied on Old Science"

"In the country that gave the world the word tsunami, the Japanese nuclear establishment largely disregarded the potentially destructive force of the walls of water. The word did not even appear in government guidelines until 2006, decades after plants — including the Fukushima Daiichi facility that firefighters are still struggling to get under control — began dotting the Japanese coastline."

Source: NY Times, 03/28/2011

"Pakistan Hasn’t Learned Lessons From 2022 Deadly Floods, Experts Say"

"Millions of people in Pakistan continue to live along the path of floodwaters, showing neither people nor the government have learned any lessons from the 2022 devastating floods that killed 1,737 people, experts said Thursday, as an aid group said half of the victims among 300 people killed by rains since July are children."

Source: AP, 09/06/2024
September 9, 2024

DEADLINE: EJN Communicators’ Workshop on Renewable Energy in Chennai, India

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites communicators to join a national workshop on renewable energy in Chennai from October 24-26, 2024. Communicators from anywhere in India are eligible; those from Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline is Sep 9.

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June 13, 2025

DEADLINE: The Arab Documentary Photography Program

This program will provide up to eight photographers with a $7,000 grant to work on their projects in their Arab country of residence over a period of 10 months. The grant may be used to begin a new project or to complete work on an existing project. Apply by Jun 13, 2025.

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#SEJSpotlight: Katherine Cheng, Photographer and Videojournalist, Global News

Meet SEJ member Katherine Cheng! Katherine is a photographer and videojournalist at Global News, based between Canada and Hong Kong. With a background in international relations, critical development studies, and journalism, she is driven to share the most urgent stories of our time.

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August 16, 2024

DEADLINE: EJN Grants for Video Content Production and Distribution to Build Awareness About Renewable Energy in India

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network is seeking to boost video content production and distribution of information to build awareness about renewable energy in all states of India, with a focus on Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Apply by Aug 16, 2024.

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