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"The Trump EPA Tried To Bury Some Good News" [1]

"A climate report acquired by a Freedom of Information Act request shows that U.S. climate pollution declined in 2023."

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Environmental Studies [4]
Journalism & Media [5]
Pollution [6]
Science [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: Yale Climate Connections [10], 06/05/2025
June 18, 2025

Build Trust with Your Audience: Mission Statements for Democracy and Civic Life Coverage [11]

Join Trusting News for a free, one-hour interactive training on how to get on the record about the goals and values that guide your coverage of democracy, civic life, and public institutions. 1 pm ET / 10 am PT.

Other Events [12]
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Journalism & Media [5]
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National (U.S.) [9]
International [13]
June 16, 2025

DEADLINE: PEN Canada Ken Filkow Prize [14]

This annual award recognizes an individual or group who has advanced freedom of expression in Canada with a $2,000 CAD cash prize. Deadline is Jun 16, 2025.

Awards and Grants [15]
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Journalism & Media [5]
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International [13]
Canada [16]
June 24, 2025

Mongabay Webinar: How To Cover Plastic Pollution [17]

This installment of Mongabay’s free webinar series for journalists will comprise a discussion with three experts for their insight on how to cover this pressing issue which experts are calling a global human health crisis. 8 am ET.

Other Events [12]
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Public [8]
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Chemicals [18]
Environmental Health [19]
Health [20]
Journalism & Media [5]
Pollution [6]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [9]
International [13]
June 26, 2025

DEADLINE: ONA's MJ Bear Fellowship Program [21]

This Online News Association fellowship is open to young working journalists worldwide who are leading a digital journalism project on AI, climate or resilience. Includes a scholarship to attend the 2025 ONA annual conference, Sept 10-13 in New Orleans, mentoring, skills development and more. Apply by Jun 26.

Workshops and Fellowships [22]
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Public [8]
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Climate Change [2]
Journalism & Media [5]
People & Population [23]
Planning & Growth [24]
Technology [25]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [9]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [26]
International [13]

"Why Trump’s Push For ‘Gold-Standard Science’ Has Researchers Alarmed" [27]

"Many scientists fear the Trump administration’s new standard means putting political appointees in charge, which could undercut independent research." 

Chemicals [18]
Climate Change [2]
Economy & Business [28]
Environmental Health [19]
Environmental Politics [3]
Environmental Studies [4]
Government [29]
Journalism & Media [5]
Laws & Regulations [30]
Science [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: Washington Post [31], 06/04/2025
June 6, 2025

DEADLINE: IJNR/Uproot's Reporting on the Urban Environment — A Training Workshop for Journalists [32]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources, in partnership with The Uproot Project, invites applications for an expenses-paid workshop, Jul 10-12, 2025 in Chicago, for journalists of color who are interested in learning more about covering the environment. Apply by Jun 6.

Workshops and Fellowships [22]
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Public [8]
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Journalism & Media [5]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [9]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [33]

#SEJSpotlight: Ainsley Platt, Environment Reporter, Arkansas Advocate [34]

Meet SEJ member Ainsley Platt! Ainsley is a reporter for the Arkansas Advocate based out of Little Rock, where she covers state government with a focus on environment reporting. She covers everything from environmental regulations to lithium extraction efforts to big dam controversies.

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"A Court Debates Whether a Climate Lawsuit Threatens National Security" [35]

"Two teams of high-powered lawyers clashed this week in Charleston, S.C., over a global-warming question with major implications: Do climate lawsuits against oil companies threaten national security, as President Trump has claimed?"

Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [5]
Laws & Regulations [30]
Military [36]
Pollution [6]
Science [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: NYTimes [37], 06/03/2025
July 12, 2025

Freelance Business Workshop in Chicago [38]

This full-day workshop in Chicago is presented by the Institute for Independent Journalists, Palabra and National Association of Hispanic Journalists to help freelancers develop a sustainable independent journalism practice.

Workshops and Fellowships [22]
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Journalism & Media [5]
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National (U.S.) [9]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [33]

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