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"How Watch Duty Became The Go-To Wildfire App To Track L.A. Wildfires" [1]

"Struggling to keep track of fast moving wildfires and the latest evacuation zones, residents of Los Angeles are rushing to download a free app called Watch Duty."

Disasters [2]
Forests [3]
Journalism & Media [4]
Technology [5]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
California [8]
Source: Washington Post [9], 01/10/2025

"Scientists Say Musk Wrongly Downplays Climate Role in L.A. Fires" [10]

"Posting on the social media site he owns, Mr. Musk blamed the fires on government. Scientists said a warming planet set the conditions."

Climate Change [11]
Disasters [2]
Environmental Politics [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Forests [3]
Journalism & Media [4]
Science [14]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
California [8]
Source: NYTimes [15], 01/10/2025

"Trump Rails Against ‘Quagmire’ Of Enviro Rules" [16]

"President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his pledge to expedite environmental reviews for some companies as he blasted a “quagmire” of U.S. regulations."

Environmental Politics [12]
Journalism & Media [4]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: E&E News [17], 01/09/2025

"What's In A Name? Trump Set To Wipe Government Language" [18]

"As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume the White House on Jan. 20, the federal government is bracing for a massive overhaul in policy – and how it labels issues and individuals."

Climate Change [11]
Environmental Politics [12]
Journalism & Media [4]
Science [14]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn. [19], 01/08/2025

Calif. And Greens Sued Exxon Over Plastics. Now Exxon Is Striking Back. [20]

"On Monday, Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of environmental groups over their criticism of the company’s plastics recycling initiatives."

Chemicals [21]
Energy & Fuel [22]
Environmental Health [23]
Environmental Politics [12]
Journalism & Media [4]
Laws & Regulations [24]
Pollution [25]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
California [8]
Source: Grist [26], 01/08/2025

"Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Drawing Praise From Trump" [27]

"Meta will dismantle its extensive fact-checking program in the United States, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday, ending a practice that has sought to limit the spread of falsehoods on its platforms but has been assailed as censorship in conservative circles."

Environmental Politics [12]
Journalism & Media [4]
Public [6]
National (U.S.) [7]
Source: Washington Post [28], 01/08/2025
February 10, 2025

DEADLINE: HWR Khozem Merchant Non-Fiction Fellowship [29]

Indian journalists and non-fiction writers can apply for this paid fellowship to develop their longform manuscripts. Attend a writing masterclass with Jerry Pinto, May 7-11, 2025, and a 21-day writing residency in the Himalayas in July. Financial support: INR50,000 plus INR20,000 travel fund. Apply by Feb 10.

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Asia [32]
January 30, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Asia Pacific Media Grants 2025 [33]

Earth Journalism Network seeks innovative project ideas from media outlets, journalism institutions and other organizations that work directly with media or content creators in the Asia-Pacific region. US$15,000 to US$20,000 grants. Apply by Jan 30, 2025.

Awards and Grants [34]
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Climate Change [11]
Journalism & Media [4]
Region: 
International [31]
Asia [32]
Australia & Oceania [35]
January 16, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Virtual Media Workshop on the 30x30 Target and Marine Protected Areas [36]

Earth Journalism Network is hosting a three-day virtual media workshop (in two time zones) during the week of March 3, 2025 for journalists in coastal countries to learn about the 30x30 marine conservation target and initiatives being implemented to reach it. Apply by Jan 16.

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Journalism & Media [4]
Water & Oceans [37]
Region: 
International [31]
March 24, 2025

DEADLINE: Greater Good Science Center's "Spreading Love Through the Media" RFP [38]

The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is offering grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to any journalist or other nonfiction media producer located in North America, to support nonfiction content and reported stories related to love. Apply by March 24. Learn more at a Jan. 28 webinar.

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