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August 16, 2024

DEADLINE: Travel Grants for CASW Workshop on Covering Climate and Health, Nov. 8 in N.C. [20]

Journalists who cover topics at the intersection of climate change and health are invited to apply to attend a full-day pre-conference workshop to be presented in Raleigh, N.C., on November 8, in connection with ScienceWriters2024. Travel grants available; Aug 16 deadline.

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July 24, 2024

Radioactive Waste Symposium: Growing Threats, Emerging Solutions [23]

Hosted by the Samuel Lawrence Foundation in cooperation with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, panels will assess the current state of radioactive waste dangers at the San Onofre Generating Station (SONGS), in coastal areas of the U.S. and nationwide. 10am-5pm PT.

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Extreme Heat Changes Landscape for Summer Recreation Stories [29]

Outdoor recreation is a half-trillion-dollar industry in the United States and summer is a peak season for fun. But as the planet warms, the combination of extreme heat and outdoor activity greatly raises the health risk. The latest TipSheet explores more than a half-dozen common pastimes to report on — whether fishing and hiking or picnics and state fairs — that now hold hidden dangers.

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August 20, 2024

Fuel, Foul Air and Fallout: The Health Tolls of Energy and Defense in the U.S. [33]

Join the Pulitzer Center for three virtual discussions about projects that investigate how extractive industries and defense impact Americans’ health. Register for one or all, on July 25, Aug 13 and 20, 2024.

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"What To Know About An Aggressive Tick Species Spreading Across The U.S." [43]

"Lone star ticks don’t spread Lyme disease, but they can transmit other serious diseases and are linked to a mysterious meat allergy. And the threat is growing."

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Will the Coming Plastics Treaty Solve the Problem Or Enshrine It? [45]

A major intergovernmental gathering later this year will address plastic pollution, including in oceans. But an overview from our Issue Backgrounder notes that the likelihood of solving the problem may be small. One reason? Petrochemical industry lobbying. Another? The shifting world market for plastic waste. And there are more concerns, such as the effectiveness of incineration and chemical recycling techniques. More, including questions to ask, in Backgrounder.

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‘Endangered’ USGS Pesticide Database Shows Wide Chemical Impact [50]

Pesticides are a major environmental and public health issue — harming vulnerable human populations, as well as contributing to declines in insect populations and even the birds that feed on them. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox explores an invaluable government database that reports estimates of county-level use of a wide array of these chemicals, but which recently faced severe cutbacks. Read more about the Pesticide National Synthesis Project.

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What Makes Communities More Survivable in Extreme Heat Events? [51]

When heat waves hit your area, as they did for much of the United States in June, local responses can (and should) go well beyond individual behaviors to address broader area actions — from cool pavements to urban trees. For environmental journalists, that means community-level heat response is an important climate story angle. TipSheet explains, then offers a dozen story ideas, along with reporting resources.

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Scientists Testing mRNA Vaccines To Protect Cows And People Against Bird Flu [54]

"The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines — akin to COVID-19 shots — that are being tested in both animals and people."

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