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October 20, 2026

DEADLINE: GCJT Ochberg Fellowships — Deepen Your Trauma Reporting [1]

Applications are open for the 2027 GCJT Ochberg Fellowship, a weeklong program uniting journalists in Paris to deepen their understanding of trauma and strengthen reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.

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See How Extreme Wildfires Are Transforming Forests [10]

"As wildfires surge through some of the most treasured landscapes in the nation, two new studies show that supercharged blazes make it harder for forests to recover."

Biodiversity [11]
Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
Forests [13]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Washington Post [14], 10/08/2026
  • Read more about See How Extreme Wildfires Are Transforming Forests [10]

New Pacific Climate Fund Gets $15 Million Boost But Remains Below Target [15]

"Nations including Fiji and Ireland said on Wednesday they were donating about $15 million to a fund to finance climate resilience and adaptation projects in Pacific ​islands, but pledges remain far below the fund's target."

Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
Environmental Health [16]
Environmental Justice [17]
Environmental Politics [18]
People & Population [7]
Water & Oceans [19]
Public [3]
Australia & Oceania [20]
Source: Reuters [21], 10/08/2026
  • Read more about New Pacific Climate Fund Gets $15 Million Boost But Remains Below Target [15]

New Documents Add to Evidence in Climate Deception Case Against ExxonMobil [22]

"Court filings by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office include previously undisclosed documents, revealing new details about internal deliberations at the oil giant."

Climate Change [12]
Conflict/Corruption [23]
Disasters [4]
Energy & Fuel [24]
Environmental Politics [18]
Journalism & Media [6]
Pollution [25]
Science [26]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Inside Climate News [27], 10/08/2026
  • Read more about New Documents Add to Evidence in Climate Deception Case Against ExxonMobil [22]

Isaias Live Updates: Storm Strengthens Into Hurricane Ahead of Expected Landfall [28]

"Isaias became a hurricane less than 20 hours after becoming a tropical storm. It's the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and the ninth named storm of the season."

Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
People & Population [7]
Water & Oceans [19]
Public [3]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [29]
Source: USA TODAY [30], 10/08/2026
  • Read more about Isaias Live Updates: Storm Strengthens Into Hurricane Ahead of Expected Landfall [28]

‘Nature-Based’ Solutions Could Save Insurers And Policyholders Billions [31]

"Wetland restoration and wildfire prevention can drive down insurers’ costs and skyrocketing premiums, a new study shows."

Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
Economy & Business [32]
Natural Resources [33]
Water & Oceans [19]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Inside Climate News [34], 10/07/2026
  • Read more about ‘Nature-Based’ Solutions Could Save Insurers And Policyholders Billions [31]

Over 347 Million Children Under Threat Due To El Niño, UNICEF Says [35]

"The United Nations agency for children, UNICEF, warns that one of the strongest El Niño events on record could bring floods, drought, displacement and disruption to education, urging governments to act before the crisis worsens." "More than 347 million children in nearly 100 countries and territories are expected to face unusually wet or dry conditions in the coming months as the 2026-2027 El Niño develops, UNICEF has warned."

Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
Environmental Health [16]
Food [36]
People & Population [7]
Public [3]
International [9]
Source: Vatican News [37], 10/07/2026
  • Read more about Over 347 Million Children Under Threat Due To El Niño, UNICEF Says [35]

Supreme Court Hears Case On Holding Big Oil Liable For Climate Change [38]

"The Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether to let a novel lawsuit go forward that is seeking to hold two large oil companies liable for the effects of climate change, a decision that will be critical to similar litigation that dozens of states, counties and cities have brought in recent years." "After more than two hours of argument, it was unclear whether the justices would green-light Boulder, Colorado’s novel lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy."

Activism [39]
Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
Energy & Fuel [24]
Environmental Politics [18]
Laws & Regulations [40]
Pollution [25]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [41]
Source: Washington Post [42], 10/06/2026
  • Read more about Supreme Court Hears Case On Holding Big Oil Liable For Climate Change [38]

Calif. Law Aims to Stop ‘Predatory’ Developers Moving In After Wildfires [43]

"Sylvie Andrews walks among the brilliant white poppies, purple California grapes and olive-green thorns surrounding her yard’s blackened pizza oven—one of the only things that survived last year’s devastating Eaton Fire. But her eyes scan the block beyond, ever-aware of changes to her neighborhood."

Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
Environmental Justice [17]
Laws & Regulations [40]
Planning & Growth [44]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Inside Climate News [45], 10/05/2026
  • Read more about Calif. Law Aims to Stop ‘Predatory’ Developers Moving In After Wildfires [43]

A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins [46]

"The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming."

Climate Change [12]
Disasters [4]
Environmental Health [16]
Environmental Politics [18]
Laws & Regulations [40]
People & Population [7]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [8]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [41]
Source: New York Times [47], 10/05/2026
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