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December 1, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Media Grants to Support Coverage of Countries’ Progress Toward the 30x30 Marine Conservation Target 2026

Internews' Earth Journalism Network is offering media grants to newsrooms and media organizations in coastal countries for in-depth and enterprise reporting projects, training initiatives and other activities designed to increase media coverage and the capacity of journalists to report on 30x30 marine conservation targets. Apply by Dec 1, 2025.

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November 13, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Virtual Workshop on Climate Change and India's Private Sector for Communicators

Internews' Earth Journalism Network is hosting a five-day virtual workshop during the week of December 8, 2025, for communicators in India reporting on business, industry, energy and environment. Apply by Nov 13.

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November 10, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Business and Climate Media Initiative Seed Grants for Media Outlets in Thailand and Indonesia

Internews' Earth Journalism Network is offering seed funding up to 8,000 EUR to media outlets in Thailand and Indonesia to support new media programming on business engagement with climate change. Apply by Nov 10, 2025.

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American E-Waste Is Causing A ‘Hidden Tsunami’ In Southeast Asia: Report

"Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report released Wednesday by an environmental watchdog."

Source: AP, 10/23/2025

Toxic Fashion — A ‘Between the Lines’ Author Q&A

A simple query about harmful chemicals in airline attendant uniforms started sustainable fashion writer Alden Wicker down a reporting path that uncovered a long history of toxic fashion, took her to India and ultimately inspired her award-winning book, “To Dye For.” In this BookShelf interview, Wicker talks about the challenges, the surprises and the choices made in telling this little-known story.

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"As Floods Worsen, Pakistan Is the Epicenter of Climate Change"

"This season’s intense monsoon rains caused flooding that killed hundreds and displaced millions of people in Pakistan — an increasingly frequent occurrence. Scientists who study extreme weather warn that Pakistan is more vulnerable to climate change than any other nation."

Source: YaleE360, 10/01/2025

Chinese Mining Firm Downplays Toxic Spill as Residents Reel From Impacts

"A Chinese mining company is denying that its toxic waste spill, one of this year’s worst environmental disasters, had a “significant impact” on the environment or local communities."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/23/2025

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