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September 22, 2022

SciLine Media Briefing: The Lasting Toll of Hurricanes on Communities [1]

SciLine will host a briefing for reporters on the long-term toll of hurricanes on community services and infrastructure. Three experts will discuss the lasting effects of disruptions to municipal services, as well as sustained impacts on housing and schools in the months and years after a storm. 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Disasters [4]
Journalism & Media [5]
People & Population [6]
September 21, 2022

Interview a Scientist – Noise Pollution and Human Health [7]

Reporters can book a 15-min interview with pollution expert Dr. Erica Walker, from the Brown University School of Public Health, between 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET, on the impacts of noise pollution on human health, impact disparities for different demographic groups and steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to noise pollution.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Health [8]
Journalism & Media [5]
Pollution [9]
December 4, 2025

SciLine Crash Course: Science Essentials for Local Reporters [10]

SciLine is hosting a free, science reporting "Crash Course" designed for local and general assignment reporters, co-led by a freelance science reporter and a Ph.D. neuroscientist. Learn basic principles about how science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story. 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET.

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Journalism & Media [5]
Science [11]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [12]
International [13]
September 13, 2022

Interview a Scientist – Plastic Recycling [14]

Reporters can book a 15-min interview with a plastic recycling expert from UC Berkeley, between 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET, on why some jurisdictions have suspended their recycling programs; what research says about the potential implications of state-level recycling legislation; impacts of single-use plastics; and more.

Other Events [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Laws & Regulations [15]
Pollution [9]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [12]
October 3, 2022

DEADLINE: IF/Then x The Redford Center Nature Connection Pitch [16]

IF/Then Shorts and The Redford Center call for filmmakers to share short documentary works-in-progress focusing on connecting or reconnecting with nature for a pitch and professional development workshop series at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 2023, plus receive a $5,000 grant. Apply by Oct 3.

Awards and Grants [17]
Workshops and Fellowships [18]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Journalism & Media [5]
November 9, 2025

DEADLINE: Big Sky Works-in-Progress Pitch [19]

This is the headline event of the DocShop Filmmaker’s Forum, held Feb 20, 2026 during the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Submit your feature length documentary work-in-progress to some of the top funders and commissioning editors for documentary film by Sep 14 (late deadline is Nov 9).

Other Events [2]
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Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Journalism & Media [5]
Region: 
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [20]

"Does This Fisherman Have the Right to Be in a Billionaire’s Backyard?" [21]

"A fight along Colorado’s waterways pits an alliance of white-water rafters and amateur anglers against some of the nation’s wealthiest landowners, bruising the image of a sportsman’s paradise."

Fish & Fisheries [22]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Natural Resources [23]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [12]
Source: NYTimes [24], 09/02/2022

"Your Local Park Has A Hidden Talent: Helping Fight Climate Change" [25]

"Consider the unremarkable city park. A postage stamp of green amid the concrete. Trees, swings, grass, a basketball hoop.

Maybe your park has a public pool. Maybe it has a walking path or a barbecue grill or a leafy spot that's good for watching birds. Yosemite it is not. Your park is not a vacation destination. Instead, it's something much more valuable: a little piece of nature, right where you live.

Climate Change [26]
Infrastructure [27]
Natural Resources [23]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [12]
Source: NPR [28], 09/02/2022

"Who Is Mary Peltola? Dem Beats Palin In Historic Alaska Race" [29]

"Mary Peltola’s win yesterday in a special election for an Alaska House seat sent shock waves through the political universe. And while the Democrat beat two Republicans, including former Gov. Sarah Palin, Peltola is a moderate and a firm backer of the state’s oil and natural gas industry."

Environmental Politics [30]
Public [3]
Alaska and Hawaii [31]
Source: E&E News [32], 09/02/2022

CDC Endorses Updated COVID Boosters, Shots To Begin Soon [33]

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed updated COIVD-19 boosters, opening the way for a fall vaccination campaign that could blunt a winter surge if enough Americans roll up their sleeves."

Health [8]
Laws & Regulations [15]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [12]
Source: AP [34], 09/02/2022

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