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Flint’s Still-Unfinished Lead Pipe Replacement Serves As Cautionary Tale

"Jeffrey Bell watched as crews dug up and replaced neighbors’ lead water pipes, hoping his mother’s house would be next. Workers told him it wasn’t on their list but probably assigned to another contractor."

Source: AP, 07/02/2025

Truckers Say Oil and Gas Companies Are Violating HazMat Transport Regs

"The waste and wastewater generated by fracking can be highly radioactive and toxic, especially in the Marcellus Shale, the formation beneath Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and New York that supplies fracking wells with gas."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/02/2025

Senate GOP Removes Tax On Solar And Wind But Dismantles Dem Climate Law

"The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy."

Source: AP, 07/02/2025

"National Climate Report Website Goes Dark"

"The government website that hosted the federal government’s national climate reports, which are mandated by legislation, went offline Monday afternoon. The website was also one of the main federal sources of information on climate change."

Source: NYTimes, 07/02/2025
December 1, 2025

DEADLINE: Collier Spotlight

The Collier Prize for State Government Accountability is initiating a new quarterly award to recognize impactful reporting on state institutions. No fees to enter. All media platforms are eligible. Next deadline is Dec 1, 2025. 

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September 1, 2025

DEADLINE: IRE Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship

Investigative Reporters & Editors' yearlong program aims to prepare and support a journalist of color for a career in investigative reporting. It provides assistance to attend multiple IRE trainings, including a Data Journalism Bootcamp, the NICAR Conference, the IRE Conference and more. Apply by Sep 1, 2025.

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July 16, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN's Earth Shorts 2025 — Fellowship for Social Media Creators and Journalists in South and Southeast Asia

Internews' Earth Journalism Network will offer US$2,000 each to 10 social media content creators and 10 journalists across South and Southeast Asia, to boost their skills, participate in peer learning and produce high-quality biodiversity-related video content for their audiences. Apply by Jul 16, 2025.

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