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Eat Local for Climate’s Sake? No, Eat Less Meat [1]

Many people who want to reduce their carbon footprint consider the climate impacts of diet, but their efforts may be misdirected. When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, it turns out what we eat is often more important than where it comes from. Sentient Media’s Jenny Splitter unpacks the locavore myth and explains methane burps, carbon opportunity costs and more. First of two parts [2].

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Activism [4]
Agriculture [5]
Climate Change [6]
Consumer [7]
Economy & Business [8]
Environmental Health [9]
Environmental Politics [10]
Environmental Studies [11]
Food [12]
Forests [13]
Government [14]
Health [15]
Journalism & Media [16]
Pollution [17]
Transportation [18]
Waste [19]
Water & Oceans [20]
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National (U.S.) [21]
International [22]
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Public [23]
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How Ice Fishing Can Break the Ice on Your Local Climate Story [24]

What does dragging an old car onto an ice-covered lake have to do with informing your community about the perils of climate heating? Potentially a good deal. The latest TipSheet explains how waning winters and the potential impact on the entertaining tradition of ice fishing can serve as an entry into more serious matters. A dozen story ideas and resources to get you started.

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TipSheet [25]
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Climate Change [6]
Environmental Health [9]
Fish & Fisheries [26]
Journalism & Media [16]
Natural Resources [27]
People & Population [28]
Water & Oceans [20]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [21]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [29]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [30]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [31]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [32]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [33]
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March 19, 2024

DEADLINE: SJN Rural Cohort [34]

The Solutions Journalism Network is building a cohort of U.S.-based, rural-serving newsrooms to receive six months of training and mentorship that supports the integration of solutions journalism into the newsroom workflow. Apply by Mar 29, 2024. Join an info session on Mar 7. 

Workshops and Fellowships [35]
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People & Population [28]
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National (U.S.) [21]
March 6, 2025

DEADLINE: SoJo Europe — Cohort Selection [36]

A collective of organizations including Journalismfund Europe, Transitions and the Constructive Institute have teamed up to fund a solutions journalism-focused cohort. Open to small European media news outlets, especially serving underrepresented groups. Apply by Mar 6, 2025.

Awards and Grants [37]
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Europe [38]
March 6, 2024

ASJA Webinar: So You're Thinking About Writing a Climate Book? [39]

The American Society of Journalists and Authors might be able to help answer your questions about writing solutions-focused books. In this webinar, two experienced writers, John J. Berger and Danielle Arigoni, will discuss everything from pitching to marketing. 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET.

Other Events [40]
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Journalism & Media [16]
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International [22]
March 28, 2024

ICFJ Empowering the Truth Global Summit [41]

Each Thursday in March, International Center for Journalists hosts 2-hour virtual training sessions for participants in Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Participants who attend at least three of the four sessions will be eligible to apply for grants and mentorship.

Workshops and Fellowships [35]
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Public [23]
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Activism [4]
Journalism & Media [16]
People & Population [28]
Technology [42]
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International [22]

"The Best Wildlife Cams to Celebrate World Wildlife Day" [43]

"These live streams provide a front-row seat to wildlife across the globe".

Biodiversity [44]
Journalism & Media [16]
Wildlife [45]
Public [23]
National (U.S.) [21]
International [22]
Source: Sierra [46], 03/01/2024
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As Ticks Spread, US Nears Understanding The True Extent Of Lyme Disease [47]

"A revised CDC reporting system led to a 70 percent increase in reported cases of Lyme disease, but experts say more can be done."

Biodiversity [44]
Climate Change [6]
Environmental Health [9]
Environmental Studies [11]
Natural Resources [27]
Wildlife [45]
Public [23]
National (U.S.) [21]
Source: Grist [48], 03/01/2024
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Invisible Chemical Is Poisoning Thousands Of Unsuspecting Warehouse Workers [49]

"Medical supply warehouses can be a significant source of cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions. Only one state is doing anything about it."

Chemicals [50]
Environmental Health [9]
Environmental Justice [51]
Laws & Regulations [52]
Pollution [17]
Public [23]
National (U.S.) [21]
Source: Grist [53], 03/01/2024
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"Colorado Landowners Sue Oil Company Over Clean-Up Of ‘Orphaned’ Well" [54]

"Group claims oil firms transferred depleted wells to another company which then conspired to avoid clean-up through fraud".

Climate Change [6]
Energy & Fuel [55]
Environmental Health [9]
Infrastructure [56]
Laws & Regulations [52]
Pollution [17]
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Source: Guardian [57], 03/01/2024
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