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Chemicals [4]

Climate Change [5]

Wildlife [6]

Public [7]

International [8]

Source: Atlantic [9], 02/20/2019

Read more about "Is the Insect Apocalypse Really Upon Us?" [1]

"Environmentalists Join In Suing Trump Over Emergency Wall Declaration" [10]

"Three environmental groups were among the organizations to sue the Trump administration almost immediately after the border wall declaration on Friday."

Activism [11]

Environmental Studies [12]

Laws & Regulations [13]

Natural Resources [14]

Wildlife [6]

Public [7]

National (U.S.) [15]

Source: Washington Post [16], 02/20/2019

Read more about "Environmentalists Join In Suing Trump Over Emergency Wall Declaration" [10]

February 20, 2019

Webinar: Managing the Promise and Risk of Infrastructure Development [17]

This free webinar, starting at 9:00 a.m. EST, is planned around the launch of the Arcus Foundation’s report, State of the Apes: Infrastructure Development and Ape Conservation. World Bank and conservationist experts will discuss prevention and mitigation of infrastructure-related harm to local communities, biodiversity and critical habitats. Can't make it? A replay of the video will be available after the event.

Other Events [18]

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Economy & Business [19]

Planning & Growth [20]

March 12, 2023

DEADLINE: Ida B. Wells Fellowship [21]

This one-year fellowship, honoring the pioneering African-American activist and investigative reporter, promotes diversity in journalism by helping to create a pipeline of investigative reporters of color who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to their work. Fellows receive $25,000, travel and other costs, editorial guidance from a dedicated editor at Type Investigations and more. Deadline is Mar 12, 2023.

Workshops and Fellowships [22]

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May 30, 2025

DEADLINE: Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication [23]

The BBVA Foundation of Spain's award recognizes the work of professionals in any country that have contributed exceptionally to improving public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, especially in the areas of biodiversity conservation and climate change. Cash prize of 100,000 euros. Deadline is May 30, 2025.

Awards and Grants [24]

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Climate Change [5]

Science [26]

Under Trump, Squalls over Science Will Continue in 2019 [27]

The Trump administration’s “war on science” is playing out not just at the EPA, with its controversial proposed “secret science” rule, but at federal agencies throughout the government. This special TipSheet lays out the conflict, and offers guidance on how to turn the overarching issue into a story with character and a regional or local sense of place. Plus, see more in our ongoing 2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment.

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TipSheet [28]

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Climate Change [5]

Energy & Fuel [29]

Environmental Studies [12]

Government [31]

Natural Resources [14]

Science [26]

Technology [32]

Transportation [33]

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Public [7]

Read more about Under Trump, Squalls over Science Will Continue in 2019 [27]

"Wetlands, Lakes Would Lose Protections Under Michigan Bill" [34]

"Michigan legislators were poised Tuesday to remove legal protections from many of the state’s wetlands and other inland waterways, which provide wildlife habitat and perform vital tasks such as preventing floods."

Agriculture [2]

Fish & Fisheries [35]

Laws & Regulations [13]

Pollution [36]

Water & Oceans [37]

Public [7]

Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [38]

Source: AP [39], 12/19/2018

Read more about "Wetlands, Lakes Would Lose Protections Under Michigan Bill" [34]

"Clean Water Act: EPA Falsely Claims 'No Data' On Waters In WOTUS Rule" [40]

"The Trump administration says it doesn't know how many streams it is proposing to exclude from Clean Water Act jurisdiction today. But a 2017 slideshow prepared by EPA and Army Corps of Engineers staff shows that at least 18 percent of streams and 51 percent of wetlands nationwide would not be protected under the new definition of "waters of the United States," or WOTUS, announced today."

Economy & Business [19]

Energy & Fuel [29]

Environmental Health [41]

Fish & Fisheries [35]

Food [42]

Laws & Regulations [13]

Pollution [36]

Science [26]

Water & Oceans [37]

Wildlife [6]

Public [7]

National (U.S.) [15]

Source: Greenwire [43], 12/12/2018

Read more about "Clean Water Act: EPA Falsely Claims 'No Data' On Waters In WOTUS Rule" [40]

Field Reporting Yields ‘Impact’ for Poaching Package [44]

A freelancer’s coverage of the international wildlife trade won one of the Society of Environmental Journalists’ top journalism awards this year for its combination of “fearless reporting and graceful writing.” SEJournal Online talks with award-winner Rachel Nuwer about the series, the benefits of field reporting and the project’s challenges, such as securing funding, all in the latest Inside Story Q&A. And good news for Inside Story fans — the quarterly feature is now upping its frequency to bi-monthly!

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Inside Story [45]

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Economy & Business [19]

Wildlife [6]

Region:

International [8]

Africa [46]

Asia [47]

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Public [7]

Read more about Field Reporting Yields ‘Impact’ for Poaching Package [44]

Pushback on White House, Info Access Summit, Records Destruction & more [48]

The Society of Environmental Journalists last week objected to the White House suspension of CNN reporter Jim Acosta after a contentious briefing with President Donald Trump and the release of a doctored video of the incident. SEJ joined numerous other journalism groups in fighting what it called unacceptable censorship. Details in this month’s WatchDog TipSheet. Plus, science writers host an “info access summit,” a look at issues around secrecy at the Interior Department and the CNN pipe bomb.

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WatchDog TipSheet [49]

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Activism [11]

Government [31]