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August 20, 2024

Fuel, Foul Air and Fallout: The Health Tolls of Energy and Defense in the U.S. [1]

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.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Air [4]
Chemicals [5]
Climate Change [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Health [8]
Health [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Military [11]
Pollution [12]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [13]
California [14]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [15]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [16]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [17]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [18]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [19]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [20]
July 11, 2025

DEADLINE: Ilíiaitchik — Indigenous Correspondents Program [21]

This year-long program is specifically for Indigenous college or university students (regardless of area of study/academic background) who are passionate about environmental communication and storytelling. Participants receive one-on-one mentoring, a $1,000 stipend and more. Deadline is Jul 11, 2025.

Workshops and Fellowships [22]
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Public [3]
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Diversity [23]
Journalism & Media [10]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [13]
September 12, 2025

DEADLINE: The EPPY Awards [24]

Editor & Publisher Magazine's annual awards program is open to all media and media-affiliated websites worldwide. Many categories are available under three divisions: Over 1 million homepage views, Under 1 million homepage views and the College/University division. Entry fees apply. Deadline is Sep 12, 2025.

Awards and Grants [25]
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Public [3]
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Journalism & Media [10]
Region: 
International [26]
November 7, 2024

DEADLINE: Journalismfund.eu European Cross-Border Grants [27]

This Journalismfund.eu grant and mentoring programme aims to address the shortage of independent journalism by providing grants to investigative journalism projects in Europe and encouraging cross-border collaboration. In 2024, there are four calls. Next deadline is Nov 7.

Awards and Grants [25]
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Public [3]
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Journalism & Media [10]
Region: 
International [26]
Europe [28]
November 2, 2025

DEADLINE: Free Press Awards [29]

Free Press Unlimited will honor journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information, and who continue no matter what. Newcomer of the Year receives a media scholarship by choice and Most Resilient Journalist receives a cash prize. Deadline is Nov 2, 2025.

Awards and Grants [25]
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Public [3]
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Journalism & Media [10]
Region: 
International [26]

Environmental Books by SEJ Members (2022) [30]

Check out the environmental books authored, co-authored or edited by SEJ members, and published in 2022.

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Public [3]
Journalism & Media [10]
July 30, 2024

SEJ Webinar: The Heat Is Killing Us – Data for Journalists Covering Climate Change and Gun Violence [31]

This training, co-hosted by SEJ and the Maynard Institute, will provide reporters with access to exclusive local data on the amount of gun violence linked to extreme heat in 100 US cities. Learn how to report on and analyze local data on this national/global issue; and craft solutions-oriented coverage of climate change. 3:00 p.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [6]
Disasters [32]
Journalism & Media [10]
People & Population [33]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [13]
International [26]

BP-Owned Firm Selling Carbon Credits On Trees That Aren’t In Danger: Study [34]

"Some forest carbon offsets sold by the biggest offsetting company in the United States offer little or no benefit to the climate, a satellite analysis has found."

Climate Change [6]
Economy & Business [35]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Forests [36]
Journalism & Media [10]
Natural Resources [37]
Pollution [12]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [13]
International [26]
Source: Floodlight/SourceMaterial [38], 07/12/2024

Nike Pledged To Shrink Carbon Footprint. It Just Slashed The Staff To Do That [39]

"Since December, Nike has lost about 30% of employees who worked primarily on sustainability initiatives, due to layoffs, voluntary departures or transfers to other duties. Already, the company was missing its targets for reducing emissions."

Climate Change [6]
Economy & Business [35]
Journalism & Media [10]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [13]
International [26]
Source: ProPublica/Oregonian [40], 07/12/2024

Feds Launch New Attempt to Gather Data on Energy Usage of Bitcoin Mining [41]

"The Energy Information Agency is starting the process to require cryptocurrency miners to submit energy consumption data after a previous attempt faced legal challenges."

Climate Change [6]
Economy & Business [35]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Infrastructure [42]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [43]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: Inside Climate News [44], 07/12/2024

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