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September 21, 2022

Ocean Encounters: Heatwaves! Extreme Heat on Land — and in the Ocean [1]

Join the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for the next installment in its virtual Ocean Encounters series. Speakers will discuss the links between the atmosphere and ocean, why heat waves are on the rise and what it means for our ocean planet. 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Environmental Health [6]
Fish & Fisheries [7]
Health [8]
People & Population [9]
Water & Oceans [10]
Region: 
International [11]
October 27, 2025 to October 30, 2025

Science Journalism Forum [12]

The sixth annual SJF is a global event (in-person in UAE and hybrid) where science journalists, writers, publishers, scientists, students and academia can share new ideas and thoughts in science journalism — and pitch story ideas to the world’s top editors. Attendance fellowships available.

Professional Meetings [13]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Agriculture [14]
Biodiversity [15]
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Diversity [16]
Environmental Health [6]
Food [17]
Health [8]
Journalism & Media [18]
Science [19]
Water & Oceans [10]
Region: 
International [11]

"Group Seeks Endangered Species Protection For West Coast Bull Kelp" [20]

"An environmental group is seeking Endangered Species Act protections for underwater forests of bull kelp along the West Coast." "Bull kelp is critical to Oregon coastal ecosystems that historically supported sea otters, urchins and sunflower sea stars."

Biodiversity [15]
Laws & Regulations [21]
Natural Resources [22]
Water & Oceans [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [23]
Source: OPB [24], 09/07/2022
  • Read more about "Group Seeks Endangered Species Protection For West Coast Bull Kelp" [20]

Thwaites "Doomsday Glacier" Disintegrating Faster Than Thought [25]

"Antarctica's so-called "doomsday glacier" -- nicknamed because of its high risk of collapse and threat to global sea level -- has the potential to rapidly retreat in the coming years, scientists say, amplifying concerns over the extreme sea level rise that would accompany its potential demise."

Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Water & Oceans [10]
Public [3]
International [11]
Source: CNN [26], 09/07/2022
  • Read more about Thwaites "Doomsday Glacier" Disintegrating Faster Than Thought [25]

"Historic, Unforgiving Western Heat Wave Is Peaking And Crushing Records" [27]

"A historically severe September heat wave is baking the West, breaking hundreds of records, posing a danger to public health and pushing California’s power grid to the limit. Some records have been shattered by wide margins as the scorching air mass exacerbates the fire danger in the drought-stricken region."

Agriculture [14]
Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Forests [28]
Water & Oceans [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [23]
Source: Washington Post [29], 09/07/2022
  • Read more about "Historic, Unforgiving Western Heat Wave Is Peaking And Crushing Records" [27]

"It Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off." [30]

"The ‘highly skilled environmental engineers’ can help to store precious water and rejuvenate land ravaged by climate change. Just don’t dynamite their homes."

Agriculture [14]
Biodiversity [15]
Natural Resources [22]
Water & Oceans [10]
Wildlife [31]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [23]
Source: NYTimes [32], 09/06/2022
  • Read more about "It Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off." [30]

"How Pakistan Floods Are Linked To Climate Change" [33]

"The devastating floods in Pakistan are a "wake-up call" to the world on the threats of climate change, experts have said."

Climate Change [4]
Disasters [5]
Water & Oceans [10]
Public [3]
Asia [34]
Source: BBC News [35], 09/06/2022
  • Read more about "How Pakistan Floods Are Linked To Climate Change" [33]

"Climate Change Is Overwhelming US Flood Maps, FEMA Head Says" [36]

"WASHINGTON — Flood maps used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are out of date and understate the risks to homes and businesses from flooding and extreme rain triggered by climate change, FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said.

Those risks are in focus after flooding in Jackson, Mississippi, overwhelmed the city’s main water treatment plant a week ago, leaving more than 150,000 residents of the region without safe water. Ms. Criswell said there’s no timeline for restoring service to Jackson, the capital city.

Climate Change [4]
Water & Oceans [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [23]
Source: Bloomberg [37], 09/06/2022
  • Read more about "Climate Change Is Overwhelming US Flood Maps, FEMA Head Says" [36]

Jackson's Water Crisis Can't Be Disentangled From Race, Experts Say [38]

"Recent flooding in Jackson, Mississippi, exacerbated the city's already failing water system. Experts say it's a familiar threat in disinvested communities of color."

Disasters [5]
Environmental Health [6]
Environmental Justice [39]
Water & Oceans [10]
Public [3]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [40]
Source: USA TODAY [41], 09/02/2022
  • Read more about Jackson's Water Crisis Can't Be Disentangled From Race, Experts Say [38]

#SEJSpotlight: Spoorthy Raman, Freelance Journalist [42]

#SEJSpotlight graphic for Spoorthy Raman

 

Topics on the Beat: 
Agriculture [14]
Climate Change [4]
Consumer [43]
Diversity [16]
Environmental Health [6]
Environmental Justice [39]
Fish & Fisheries [7]
Forests [28]
Journalism & Media [18]
Natural Resources [22]
Science [19]
Water & Oceans [10]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
  • Read more about #SEJSpotlight: Spoorthy Raman, Freelance Journalist [42]

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