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"A Trump Insider Embeds Climate Denial in Scientific Research" [1]

"An official at the Interior Department embarked on a campaign that has inserted misleading language about climate change — including debunked claims that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is beneficial — into the agency’s scientific reports, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times."

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [4]
Science [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: NY Times [8], 03/03/2020
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May 31, 2020

DEADLINE: BigPicture Emerging Photographer Grant [9]

Are you a photographer 18-25 years old? What ideas do you want to convey around the themes of conservation, biodiversity and sustainability of the natural world? Your fresh approach to this topic presenting your perspective in photographs and media could win you one of two $2,500 grants and mentorship.

Awards and Grants [10]
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Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Forests [15]
Journalism & Media [4]
Natural Resources [16]
Planning & Growth [17]
Pollution [18]
Science [5]
Water & Oceans [19]
Wildlife [20]

New NOAA Dorian Emails Show Tenuous Trump Scientific Credibility [21]

"New emails released from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show how much concern there was within the agency, and how much questioning and anger from the outside, regarding the credibility of its critical-to-life hurricane forecasts as a result of actions taken during Hurricane Dorian last fall."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [22]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [4]
Science [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Washington Post [23], 03/02/2020
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"Cronyism and Conflicts of Interest in Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force [24]

"Alex Azar, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, admitted Wednesday that a vaccine for the coronavirus might not be affordable for all Americans."

Economy & Business [25]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Politics [3]
Government [26]
Health [27]
Journalism & Media [4]
Laws & Regulations [28]
Science [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: The Intercept [29], 03/02/2020
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White House Rewrote EPA Scientists Finding That TCE Damages Fetal Hearts [30]

"John DeSesso was on a mission when he entered the halls of the Environmental Protection Agency in late September. Inside the ornate limestone building not far from the White House, he met with a dozen EPA scientists and officials."

Chemicals [31]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [28]
Science [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Reveal [32], 03/02/2020
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2nd Coronavirus Death In Washington State As Number Of US Cases Rises [33]

"A second person has died in Washington state and five more people have tested positive with the novel coronavirus, health officials said Sunday."

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Science [5]
Public [6]
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Source: CNN [34], 03/02/2020
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Illustrating the Environment in a New Light [35]

Freelance photographer Morgan Heim explores the ethical and creative considerations of non-traditional photography when reporting on wildlife issues, in a sidebar to the latest EJ InSight. See a slideshow of images with her unique approach [36]. Plus, Heim on surviving in today’s constrained news media economy [37] and the implications for storytelling, independence and integrity.

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EJ InSight [38]
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Biodiversity [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Journalism & Media [4]
Natural Resources [16]
Science [5]
Wildlife [20]
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National (U.S.) [7]
California [39]
International [40]
South America [41]
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Public [6]
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Freelance Photographer Charts New Journalistic Path [37]

How do you survive as a freelance wildlife photojournalist in today’s constrained news media economy? In the latest EJ InSight, photographer Morgan Heim shares the approach she has successfully pursued, and shares its implications for storytelling, independence and integrity. See a slideshow of her images [36]. Plus, Heim explores the ethics of non-traditional photography [35].

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EJ InSight [38]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [42]
Biodiversity [11]
Environmental Studies [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Journalism & Media [4]
Science [5]
Water & Oceans [19]
Wildlife [20]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [7]
California [39]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [43]
International [40]
Asia [44]
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Public [6]
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March 1, 2026

DEADLINE: BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition [45]

Photographers worldwide can contribute their work that celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Cash prizes in seven categories. Entry fees apply. Deadline: Mar 1, 2026.

Awards and Grants [10]
Visibility: 
Public [6]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Forests [15]
Natural Resources [16]
Pollution [18]
Science [5]
Water & Oceans [19]
Wildlife [20]

Whistle-Blower: Virus Health Workers Lacked Training and Protective Gear [46]

"Federal health employees interacted with Americans quarantined for possible exposure to the coronavirus without proper medical training or protective gear, then scattered into the general population, according to a government whistle-blower who lawmakers say faced retaliation for reporting concerns."

Environmental Health [12]
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Government [26]
Health [27]
Science [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: NY Times [47], 02/28/2020
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