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December 1, 2015

DEADLINE: Reuters Global Journalism Summer Internship

Reuters offers students and graduates with a strong background in journalism a paid opportunity to learn at the world's largest international multimedia news provider. Available in NY and Washington bureaus, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, Sao Paulo and more. Apply by Dec 1.

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"Muzzled Canadian Scientists Now Free To Speak With Media"

"The muzzles are coming off for [Canadian] federal scientists. For years, scientists who worked for the federal government were silenced by strict rules that made them seek departmental approval before speaking to the press. On Friday, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains said that scientists are free to speak to the media about their work."

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Source: Toronto Star, 11/09/2015

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November 16, 2015

DEADLINE: Knight Prototype Fund

The Knight Foundation is offering $35,000 in funding for each of 20 new projects through the Knight Prototype Fund, which helps people explore early-stage media and information ideas. Deadline is Nov 16.

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Media Reporting on Methane Impact on Climate Change Is Wrong

SEJ member Francis Koster offers a slide show illustrating how most reporters are not using up-to-date information on leaking methane and its impact on climate change. Image: Phillips, N.G., et al., Mapping urban pipeline leaks: Methane leaks across Boston, Environmental Pollution Journal (2012).

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"Russian Media Take Climate Cue From Skeptical Putin"

"Wildfires crackled across Siberia this summer, turning skies ochre and sending up enough smoke from burning pines to blot out satellite views of the 400-mile-long Lake Baikal."

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Source: Reuters, 10/30/2015

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October 6, 2024

DEADLINE: McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism

The bi-yearly McGraw Fellowships provide experienced journalists with funds up to $15,000 and editorial support needed to report in-depth stories on critical issues related to U.S. business, finance and the economy. No residency required. Next deadline: Oct 6, 2024.

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NOAA Stiff-Arms House Science Panel Subpoena Questioning “Hiatus” Study

"The agency refused to turn over scientists’ emails about a study that debunks a theory favored by climate deniers, including committee chair Lamar Smith."

Source: InsideClimate News, 10/28/2015

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ExxonMobil Targets Journalists, Activists After Climate Change Probe

"After an investigation found that ExxonMobil has been funding climate-denying organizations — despite the findings of its own scientists on climate change—the world’s fourth-largest oil company is now going after the journalists who revealed it."

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Source: Motherboard, 10/26/2015

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October 29, 2015

Tools for Smart Science Journalism

In this free Poynter/NewsU webinar at 2pm ET, you'll learn to how make sense of scientific data and tell stories in ways that connect with your audience. You'll get techniques and tips to improve your interviewing and reporting skills. You'll also learn how to lift the veil from front groups to launch investigations based on informed fact-gathering. Can't listen live? An archived replay will be available if you pre-register.

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