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"Pope Leo XIV Approves New Mass Centered On Care For The Environment"

"As record‑breaking heat scorches much of Europe — with triple‑digit temperatures, wildfires and deaths reported — the Vatican released a new liturgy Thursday for Mass reflecting concern for the environment, offering prayers, readings and hymns that highlight the church’s responsibility to protect the Earth."

Source: Religion News Service, 07/07/2025

"New Handbook Aims to Protect Scientists From Autocratic Threats"

"As autocratic regimes around the world increasingly step up attacks on scientists and academic freedom, a team of researchers has published a new anti-autocracy handbook to help scientists protect their personal safety and their work."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/07/2025

U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks.

"On Tuesday, Malaysia, which received more discarded plastic from rich nations than any other developing country last year, effectively banned all shipments of plastic waste from the United States."

Source: NYTimes, 07/03/2025

"Methane-Tracking Satellite Is Lost, in a Blow to Climate Efforts"

"The spacecraft, MethaneSAT, was just a year into its mission to provide a clearer picture of planet-warming emissions from oil and gas sites." "For nearly two weeks, however, the mission’s controllers have been unable to get in contact with the satellite. It has lost power, they said, and most likely cannot be recovered."

Source: NYTimes, 07/03/2025
November 5, 2025 to November 7, 2025

African Investigative Journalism Conference

An initiative of the Wits Centre for Journalism, this annual conference gathers investigative journalists from Africa and elsewhere at Wits University to network, share ideas and stories, celebrate excellent, groundbreaking work and learn from one another through lectures, workshops, masterclasses and seminars.

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July 15, 2025

DEADLINE: African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award

Run by the Wits Centre for Journalism and the African Investigative Journalism Conference, this award recognizes outstanding investigative reporting from across Africa. Enter by Jul 15 for the chance to win cash and a trip to the AIJC conference, Nov 5-7, 2025 in Johannesburg.

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July 15, 2025

DEADLINE: CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism

The 2025 Central European Initiative and the South East Europe Media Organisation award seeks to highlight the role of investigative journalism in raising public awareness of critical issues such as human rights violations, social discrimination, corruption, gender inequality, environmental threats. Cash prizes. Enter by Jul 15.

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