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Why I Write About Extinction [1]

Reporting on species who are gone forever can be disheartening, but don’t let that stop you. After more than two decades on the extinction beat, John R. Platt has learned this work can also be deeply rewarding. He explains why he’s stuck with it and why other journalists should consider joining him in telling the stories of vanishing animals and plants.

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Features [2]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [3]
Biodiversity [4]
Chemicals [5]
Climate Change [6]
Environmental Studies [7]
Journalism & Media [8]
Pollution [9]
Religion, Faith and Spirituality [10]
Science [11]
Wildlife [12]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [13]
International [14]
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Public [15]
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'Climate Gaslighting': Fossil Giants Have Abandoned Their Net Zero Pledges [16]

"A new analysis warns that some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have entered a ‘gaslighting’ phase to bolster their profits."

Climate Change [6]
Disasters [17]
Energy & Fuel [18]
Environmental Politics [19]
Journalism & Media [8]
Public [15]
National (U.S.) [13]
International [14]
Source: Euronews [20], 03/24/2026
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NASA Earthdata Offers a New Look at What Satellites See Down Here [21]

The capacity to visualize Earth’s ecosystems in detail is an invaluable aid to reporting on the environment. That’s now being bolstered with an ongoing upgrade to NASA’s Earthdata program, fueled by its ranks of satellites. Reporter’s Toolbox says the refurbishment offers treasures for journalists ranging from oceans, groundwater and land surfaces to the biosphere and atmosphere.

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Reporters Toolbox [22]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [4]
Climate Change [6]
Environmental Health [23]
Journalism & Media [8]
Natural Resources [24]
Science [11]
Technology [25]
Water & Oceans [26]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [13]
International [14]
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Public [15]
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"12 Climate Reads For Women’s History Month" [27]

"These books and reports explore climate change through historical, scientific, social, and political lenses."

Climate Change [6]
Journalism & Media [8]
People & Population [28]
Public [15]
National (U.S.) [13]
International [14]
Source: Yale Climate Connections [29], 03/23/2026
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"EPA Chief to Headline Event by Group That Says There’s No Climate Crisis" [30]

"Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will be the opening speaker at a conference next month sponsored by the Heartland Institute, a group that rejects the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change, the organization has announced."

Activism [3]
Climate Change [6]
Disasters [17]
Energy & Fuel [18]
Environmental Health [23]
Environmental Politics [19]
Journalism & Media [8]
Science [11]
Public [15]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: NYTimes [31], 03/23/2026
  • Read more about "EPA Chief to Headline Event by Group That Says There’s No Climate Crisis" [30]

US Judge Blocks Pentagon Restrictions On Press In New York Times Lawsuit [32]

"A federal judge has blocked key portions of the Pentagon’s press access policy, siding with the New York Times and ruling that the Trump administration’s controversial policy was unconstitutional." "Lawsuit alleged changes gave DoD free rein to punish reporters and outlets over coverage it did not like"

Journalism & Media [8]
Laws & Regulations [33]
Military [34]
Public [15]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: Guardian [35], 03/23/2026
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April 3, 2026

DEADLINE: NLGJA's CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project [36]

Applications are open for NLGJA's CONNECT: Student Journalism Training Project. CONNECT places selected participants at NLGJA's National Convention in San Francisco this September, with travel, lodging and registration fully covered. It's a remarkable hands-on opportunity, and it's open to all students regardless of LGBTQ+ identification or NLGJA membership.

Awards and Grants [37]
Other Events [38]
Professional Meetings [39]
Workshops and Fellowships [40]
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Public [15]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [3]
Journalism & Media [8]
Other or All [41]
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National (U.S.) [13]

What Displays Get Scrapped at America’s Parks? Looks Like Anyone’s Guess. [42]

"President Trump ordered officials to remove information deemed disparaging to the United States. A review of government documents shows little guidance and striking inconsistencies."

Diversity [43]
Environmental Justice [44]
Environmental Politics [19]
Government [45]
Journalism & Media [8]
People & Population [28]
Public [15]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: NYTimes [46], 03/17/2026
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"Group Says “God Squad” Meeting Ignores Procedures Set By Law" [47]

"As the Trump administration prepares to convene the Endangered Species Committee, also known as... the “God Squad,” conservation groups are expressing anger over what they call an “illegal end-run around” that doesn’t seem to be following clear procedures set forth in the law. The committee is planning to discuss exemptions for Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities from the requirements of the Endangered Species Act."

Biodiversity [4]
Climate Change [6]
Disasters [17]
Economy & Business [48]
Energy & Fuel [18]
Environmental Politics [19]
Environmental Studies [7]
Fish & Fisheries [49]
Government [45]
Journalism & Media [8]
Laws & Regulations [33]
Pollution [9]
Technology [25]
Water & Oceans [26]
Public [15]
National (U.S.) [13]
Source: National Parks Traveler [50], 03/17/2026
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‘Poisoned for Gold’ Project Pricks Nation’s Conscience [51]

Two Ghanian video journalists traveled their country to document how contamination from illegal gold mining was harming the health of workers and nearby communities. Their resulting reporting not only won acclaim from their peers but also ignited a debate that resulted in the closing of polluting mining operations. Read more about their award-winning project and its impact in Inside Story Q&A.

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Inside Story [52]
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Chemicals [5]
Disasters [17]
Economy & Business [48]
Environmental Health [23]
Environmental Justice [44]
Health [53]
Journalism & Media [8]
Natural Resources [24]
People & Population [28]
Pollution [9]
Waste [54]
Water & Oceans [26]
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International [14]
Africa [55]
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Public [15]
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