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"Green Spaces Are Key To Combating Record Heat In Marginalized Communities"

"Keith Lambert and his family cope with the extreme heat of summertime Chicago by going in and out of their house as quickly as possible and making sure their insulated shades are always drawn."

Source: AP, 08/25/2025

Aging US Railroad Bridges Are Self-Inspected And Findings Are Kept Secret

"The fire burned for about nine hours, billowing smoke and scorching the wooden trestles of a nearly 75-year-old railroad bridge that spans the Marys River in Corvallis, home to Oregon State University."

Source: Howard Center, 08/25/2025

Trump EPA Urged To Speed Monitoring Fenceline Pollution From Steel Plants

"Public health advocates urged the Trump administration to protect residents and workers by sticking to a Biden-era timeline for reducing benzene and chromium emissions at the perimeter of steel and coke plants in Pennsylvania and other states rather than continuing to delay compliance rules."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/25/2025

"Covid Vaccine Opponent Tapped to Lead Federal Review Team"

"A task force formed by an influential advisory committee to review the safety of Covid vaccines will be led by a panel member who has described the shots as “the most failing medical product in the history of medical products.”

Source: NYTimes, 08/25/2025

"Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built"

"The Trump administration on Friday ordered that all construction stop on Revolution Wind, a $4 billion wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island that is already mostly built."

Source: NYTimes, 08/25/2025

"Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Closed Over NEPA Failures"

"U.S. District Court Judge Kathleen Williams late Thursday issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting more detainees from coming to the site, barring new construction and giving the state 60 days to remove many of its major elements."

Source: E&E News, 08/25/2025
September 8, 2025

DEADLINE: Covering Climate Now Academy

The CCNow Academy is a free, live, weekly online course for journalists looking to strengthen their climate skills. From Sep-Dec 2025, you’ll join a global cohort of journalists to explore key climate topics, from science and justice to health, diplomacy and misinformation. Apply by Sep 8.

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September 3, 2025

DEADLINE: NASW Travel Fellowship for Indigenous Journalists

To attend ScienceWriters2025, taking place Nov 7-9 in Chicago, the National Association of Science Writers is offering Indigenous journalists and communicators grants up to $2,000 for travel costs, accommodations, caregiving and more, plus complimentary registration and one-year NASW Membership. Apply by Sep 3.

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August 28, 2025

DEADLINE: SciWri25 Support Grant

The National Association of Science Writers is providing grants up to $1200 to attend ScienceWriters2025 in Chicago, Nov 7-9, in person, or up to $200 to attend virtually. Appy by Aug 28.

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