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February 9, 2022

DEADLINE: IJNR Virtual Workshop — Ocean + Climate in Alaska [1]

Join the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources for a two-day virtual workshop, Feb. 23-24, 2022, to explore how climate change is impacting the waters of Alaska and how Indigenous communities, state agencies and federal scientists are working to protect this bountiful resource. Participants eligible for small reporting stipends. Deadline: Feb 9.

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Climate Change [4]

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Water & Oceans [6]

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Alaska and Hawaii [7]

January 27, 2022

Webinar: Drone Journalism [8]

GLOBHE.com is offering drone photos and video from around the world, focused on climate change, to journalists. Join Columbia University, in partnership with the Society of Environmental Journalists, at noon ET and find out what it’s all about. And come ready to offer them your feedback on how to make the service valuable to your work.

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January 28, 2022

No Water, No Food: How Can Agriculture Respond to the Climate Crisis? [9]

Planet Forward and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) North America invite you to a panel discussion about how ag is approaching water issues, and looks at solutions. 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

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Agriculture [10]

Climate Change [4]

Water & Oceans [6]

January 20, 2022

ICFJ Webinar: Covering the Climate Crisis – What You Need to Know [11]

Join the International Center for Journalists at 1:00 p.m. ET for a conversation with top U.S. reporters covering the climate crisis. They will discuss everything from how to interpret the science to tracking government progress on climate change goals to the politics of covering such a charged topic.

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Climate Change [4]

Journalism & Media [5]

January 18, 2022

EPA Webinar: National PFAS Roadmap – Update for Tribes & Indigenous Peoples [12]

This EPA webinar will provide an introduction to PFAS, outline information on the potential impacts of PFAS in Indian country and in indigenous communities, discuss the value of mapping tools and provide an overview of EPA’s Strategic Roadmap — a national strategy to confront PFAS pollution. 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET.

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Chemicals [13]

People & Population [14]

January 7, 2022

DEADLINE: IJNR Virtual Workshop on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative [15]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources will present a virtual workshop, Jan 26-27, 2022, on what GLRI projects mean for the eight U.S. states, two Canadian provinces and more than 30 million people who call the Great Lakes region home. Participating journalists eligible for story grants. Deadline: Jan 7.

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Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [16]

December 17, 2021

2021 Conference on Deep Seabed Mineral Mining [17]

The Renewable Natural Resources Foundation's virtual conference will examine various elements around seabed mining, such as the ecology of the seabed, the possibility of addressing the climate crisis without mining the deep seabed, perspectives and activities of the U.S. State Dept. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET.

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Climate Change [4]

Journalism & Media [5]

Natural Resources [18]

Water & Oceans [6]

December 8, 2021

Two Sides of the Climate Coin: Sea Level Rise and Extreme Weather [19]

Interacting crises compound flood risks and present challenges for infrastructure, environmental justice, public safety, and local economies. Co-hosted by Metcalf Institute and the Pulitzer Center, panelists will offer perspectives on the challenges and solutions in Rhode Island, a global hot spot for sea level rise. 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Climate Change [4]

Water & Oceans [6]

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Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [20]

December 6, 2021

Barbara Ward Lecture 2021: Outstanding Woman in Development [21]

Join the International Institute for Environment and Development in person or online for a lecture by Rebeca Grynspan (pictured, left), the secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, to discuss "Costa Rica’s journey to global climate leadership – what can we learn from a good example?" 1:30 p.m. ET.

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Climate Change [4]

Government [22]

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International [24]

Europe [25]

January 26, 2022

New Superfund Redevelopment Mapper Tool and Training Webinar [26]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launches Superfund Redevelopment Mapper, an interactive tool that provides information related to reuse and redevelopment on and near Superfund sites. This webinar will review how the tool highlights key data stakeholders need to plan for future Superfund site use. 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET.

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Environmental Justice [27]

Infrastructure [28]

People & Population [14]

Technology [29]