Journalism & Media

June 2, 2009

"The End of Local News? If Communities Lose Newspapers, Who Will Fill the Void?"

SEJers in Maryland or the DC area might be interested in this free University of Maryland J-school symposium.
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June 27, 2009 to June 30, 2009

10th Biennial Conference on Communication and Environment

The central theme of this event is "Environmental Communication as a Nexus."
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"Trump Threatens Jail If Journalists Protect Certain Iran Sources"

"President Trump vowed on Monday to pursue a “leaker” involved in disclosing details about the downing of a U.S. fighter jet in Iran late last week and indicated that the government would take action against an unnamed media outlet that disseminated the information."

Source: NYTimes, 04/07/2026

Probe Reveals Faults Of Certification For US Gas Sites' Methane Emissions

"A rapidly expanding certification scheme run by a UK nonprofit and used by major gas companies may be understating the actual methane emissions it purports to certify, a Guardian investigation has found."

Source: Guardian, 04/07/2026

"These Maps Show Exactly Where The West Might Burn This Summer"

"Amid drought and heat waves, April’s national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months."

Source: Grist, 04/07/2026
April 24, 2026

DEADLINE: SJN's Solutions Visuals Fellowship - CBNI

The Solutions Journalism Network is accepting applications for the second round of its Solutions Visuals fellowship, part of the Climate Beacon Newsroom Initiative. This opportunity is open to newsrooms based in the United States. Deadline to apply: April 24, 2026.

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April 14, 2026

SJN's Solutions Visuals Fellowship, AMA Session

Join us for an informational “Ask Me Anything” session on the upcoming Solutions Visuals Fellowship, a program supporting U.S. newsrooms in developing visual narratives that explore how communities are responding to the climate crisis. With applications for the next fellowship round due Apr. 24, this info session is a great chance to learn more about the fellowship.

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April 9, 2026

SJN Climate Peer Network Meeting

Join the next meeting of our Climate Peer Network! It’s a space for solutions-minded climate journalists from around the world to connect, brainstorm and tap into the wisdom of the network. Join up to attend the Apr. 9 gathering (or subsequent ones).

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Bringing Back National Interest — and Climate Coverage — With VOA?

Once a U.S. propaganda vehicle, the Voice of America became much more — a lifeline for millions across the globe. And one that, WatchDog Opinion notes, offered more climate news than most. That is, until Trump tried to kill it. Now that a legal ruling has given it new life, what’s the next chapter? And what will that mean for U.S. press freedom?

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