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Making the Transition to Journalism From the Nonprofit World [1]

Despite a family tradition in journalism, freelancer Marigo Farr first spent a decade working on social justice issues before making a striking realization: They, too, wanted to be a journalist. Follow their journey in the new Freelance Files, from first clips to the rigors of J-school and discovering the power of networking. Plus, some bonus strategies.

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Renewable Job Training Makes the Grade at Community Colleges [6]

Jobs are relatively plentiful in green energy fields, whether in solar, wind, geothermal, energy efficiency, storage or hydro. To get at the trend, environmental journalists can check in with area community colleges, many of which offer technical training — and local stories. TipSheet has a closer look at the phenomenon, with a dozen story ideas and reporting resources for your coverage.

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Consumer [8]
Economy & Business [9]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Infrastructure [11]
Journalism & Media [3]
Natural Resources [12]
Planning & Growth [13]
Policy [14]
Technology [15]
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"An Ohio Newspaper Has A New Star Writer. It Isn’t Human." [16]

"At the 184-year-old Cleveland Plain Dealer, a top editor’s push to let AI draft news articles is boosting traffic — and spooking staffers."

Journalism & Media [3]
Technology [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [4]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [17]
Source: Washington Post [18], 03/02/2026
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"This Tiny Tracker Monitors Monarch Migration" [19]

"The amazing monarch butterfly is as beautiful as it is mysterious. Every year, monarchs take part in an epic relay, with each generation playing a different but vital role."

Agriculture [20]
Biodiversity [21]
Environmental Studies [22]
Science [23]
Wildlife [24]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [4]
Mexico [25]
Source: Living on Earth [26], 03/02/2026
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Army Corps Project Could Wipe Out One Of Florida’s Last Thriving Coral Reefs [27]

"The fate of one of the last thriving coral reefs in Florida may be imperiled by plans to widen the shipping channel leading into Port Everglades."

Biodiversity [21]
Climate Change [28]
Environmental Politics [29]
Fish & Fisheries [30]
Infrastructure [11]
Transportation [31]
Water & Oceans [32]
Public [5]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [33]
Source: Washington Post [34], 03/02/2026
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Facing Its 3rd Data Center, Iowa County Rolls Out Extensive Zoning Rules [35]

"Linn County has adopted some of the nation’s strictest data center zoning rules. Residents say the protections aren’t enough."

Activism [36]
Climate Change [28]
Consumer [8]
Economy & Business [9]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Environmental Politics [29]
Infrastructure [11]
Laws & Regulations [37]
Technology [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Inside Climate News [38], 03/02/2026
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"Are ‘Climate Hushers’ Lurking in the Democratic Party?" [39]

"A push to emphasize affordability isn’t climate hushing, its advocates say. But a Democratic think tank has suggested this recalibration is in order — and some in the party are tweaking their messaging."

Climate Change [28]
Economy & Business [9]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [37]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Inside Climate News [40], 03/02/2026
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Cheniere Got $370 Million IRS Windfall for Using LNG as ‘Alternative’ Fuel [41]

"The country’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas benefited from what critics say is a questionable IRS interpretation of tax credits."

Climate Change [28]
Economy & Business [9]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Environmental Politics [29]
Laws & Regulations [37]
Technology [15]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Inside Climate News [42], 03/02/2026
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"Satellites Reveal New Climate Threat to Emperor Penguins" [43]

"Ice loss in the Antarctic Ocean may be killing the sea birds during their molting season."

Biodiversity [21]
Climate Change [28]
Water & Oceans [32]
Wildlife [24]
Public [5]
Antarctica & Arctic [44]
Source: Inside Climate News [45], 03/02/2026
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"More States Look To Virtual Power Plants To Fight Rising Electric Bills" [46]

"As of last year, 34 states have programs that call on utilities to use smart thermostats and water heaters, batteries and EV chargers, and energy management systems at businesses and factories to combat rising electricity rates."

Climate Change [28]
Consumer [8]
Energy & Fuel [10]
Infrastructure [11]
People & Population [47]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Canary Media [48], 03/02/2026
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