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Sea Surface Temperature Data Tells Many Environmental Stories

With hurricane season expected to kick into high gear, a key data source for reporters is sea surface temperatures. But this widely available information can also tell reporters something about many other water-related environment stories, whether algal blooms, bacterial risks to public health or the prospects for entire estuarine systems. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox helps you dip your toe into this important data pool.

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September 17, 2024

DEADLINE: NASW's SciWri24 Community Support Grants for Indigenous Journalists

The National Association of Science Writers is offering two travel grants of up to $3,000 to Indigenous journalists with an interest in writing about science, medicine or the environment to attend this year's ScienceWriters annual meeting in Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 8-11. Apply by Sep 17.

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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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"As Seen on TV: Big Oil’s Dystopian View of California’s Climate Agenda"

"A $5 million prime-time ad campaign is aimed at climate policies the industry claims make life miserable for Californians."

Source: Capital & Main, 08/28/2024
September 29, 2025

DEADLINE: IRE Freelance Fellowships

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) provides cash awards and more to assist independent journalists with investigative projects that will be published primarily in the U.S. and in outlets where the primary audience will be at least a part of the American public. Apply by Sep 29, 2025.

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September 18, 2024 to September 19, 2024

Cumbre Global Sobre Desinformación 2024

This virtual bilingual event (English and Spanish) on disinformation is organized by the Inter-American Press Association (SIP), Foundation for Journalism (Bolivia) and Proyecto Desconfío (Argentina). 

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September 17, 2024 to September 19, 2024

Climate on the Ballot: A Virtual Summit for Journalists

The 2024 election will have a profound effect on how, and whether, the US government addresses the climate crisis. Over three days — through panels, workshops, and more — Covering Climate Now will dig into the challenges and opportunities of elevating the climate angle in journalists’ political storytelling.

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