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July 20, 2023

ICFJ Webinar: Crisis Reporting — Exploring Mathematics' Uncrowded Space for Journalists and Writers

ICFJ's third math webinar features mathematics writer Erica Klarreich, who will provide valuable insights into mathematics' lesser-explored realms, uncovering captivating stories and opportunities for journalists and writers, whether you have a strong background in math or are simply curious about the subject. 1:00 p.m. ET.

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July 18, 2025

DEADLINE: RNS/IA Religion Journalism Fellowship

This Sep 2025-May 2026 fellowship is for journalists to develop their awareness of the impact of faith on politics and culture and to learn skills specific to covering belief, spirituality, interfaith cooperation and civic pluralism in America. Stipend, mentoring and more. Apply by Jul 18.

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Industry Wants New Pipeline on Navajo Land Scarred by Decades of Drilling

"For the last several months, one of the nation’s largest pipeline operators has gone from one local government meeting on the Navajo Nation to another, outlining plans for what could end up being the country’s longest hydrogen pipeline."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/14/2023

EPA Finalizes Rule Furthering 40 Percent Phasedown Of Planet-Warming HFCs

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday took another step toward reducing the use of planet-warming gasses called hydrofluorocarbons, issuing a rule moving toward a 40 percent phasedown of the substances."

Source: The Hill, 07/14/2023

WHO Lists Sweetener Aspartame As Possible Cancer Cause. Some Say It’s Safe

"The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities.

The differing results of the coordinated reviews were released early Friday. One came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a special branch of the WHO. The other report was from an expert panel selected by WHO and another U.N. group, the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Source: AP, 07/14/2023

"Leaks Can Make Natural Gas as Bad for the Climate as Coal, a Study Says"

"Natural gas, long seen as a cleaner alternative to coal and an important tool in the fight to slow global warming, can be just as harmful to the climate, a new study has concluded, unless companies can all but eliminate the leaks that plague its use."

Source: NYTimes, 07/14/2023

Southwest's Enduring Heat Wave Is Expected To Intensify Over The Weekend

"An expansive heatwave that's been baking the southern United States for nearly two weeks is only expected to intensify as the weekend approaches, forecasters say. Heat advisories and warnings are still in place from Florida to Arizona, impacting more than 111 million people, according to a count from the Associated Press."

Source: NPR, 07/14/2023
July 7, 2025

DEADLINE: Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

Early-career journalists: apply for a nine-month fellowship with Durham University including undertaking an investigative project from inside a newsroom in London, New York or Toronto. Includes mentoring by editors at Reuters or other media partners, stipend and access to University resources. Apply by Jul 7, 2025.

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