Water & Oceans

February 6, 2023

DEADLINE: EJN Coastal Resilience Story Grants

Internews' Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering grants of ~$1,200 to journalists worldwide to support the production of in-depth stories that will call attention to coastal resiliency and solutions for coastal issues. Also receive support from journalist mentors and a coastal resilience expert. Deadline is Feb 6, 2023.

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January 25, 2023

GCAN Event: Cruise Ships — Full Steam Ahead on False Environmental Solutions by ICCT's Dr. Bryan Comer

The Global Cruise Activist Network invites you to this online event with Dr. Bryan Comer, marine program lead at the International Council on Clean Transportation, who will present ICCT’s research on the impacts of cruise ships, including those related to air pollution, water pollution and climate change. 3:00 p.m. ET.

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Arizona’s New Governor Takes on Water Conservation and Groundwater Report

"A top water expert at Arizona State University began the year with a demand in a newspaper Op-Ed column directed at incoming Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs: Immediately release a state report on groundwater in Buckeye, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/18/2023

"Federal Government Advances Big Water Projects"

"Before ending its session and swearing in new members, Congress passed a fiscal year 2023 budget with key provisions for water infrastructure and disaster recovery. That’s in addition to approving legislation that authorizes Army Corps of Engineers projects for flood protection, navigation, and environmental restoration."

Source: Circle of Blue, 01/18/2023

"Newfoundlanders Identify With The Ocean. Now Some Are Moving Inland."

"Scott Strickland built his life by the water. The 51-year-old Newfoundland man descended from generations of lighthouse keepers who helped guide sailors safely to Port aux Basques, named for the Basque whalers who sought refuge there five centuries ago."

Source: Washington Post, 01/17/2023

"Road Salts Wash Into Mississippi River, Damaging Ecosystems and Pipes"

"This winter has already brought significant snowfall to much of the U.S. Historically, more snow has meant more road salt. It’s an effective way to clear roads — but also brings cascading environmental impacts as it washes into rivers and streams."

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 01/17/2023

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