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Trump Admin Fights Republican Effort To Lower Flood Insurance Costs

"The Trump administration is defending a flood policy imposed by the Biden administration and supported by environmental groups against efforts by Republican-led states to overturn it in court."

Source: E&E News, 08/18/2026

Trump Admin Halts Border Work In Big Bend National Park As Outrage Grows

"The Trump administration has paused all border barrier construction work at Big Bend National Park, after a flurry of videos showing bulldozers marring the protected landscape drove a furious backlash."

Source: Public Domain, 08/18/2026
September 1, 2026

DEADLINE: The Trans Journalists Association's Level Up

The Trans Journalists Association is offering stipends up to $1,000 for journalists' professional development.

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September 8, 2026

DEADLINE: 2027-29 New York Times Editing Residency

The New York Times is now accepting applications for editing residents. The deadline to apply is Sept. 8. 

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Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic?

If you’ve been pondering what recent Cyclospora, Legionella and Ebola outbreaks tell us about the state of preparedness for future pandemics, Backgrounder has some sobering insights. A reminder of the uneven response to COVID-19 and a look forward at how current Trump administration policy has weakened public health structures and likely left us unready for what’s ahead. 

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Wildfire Data, With Its Hair on Fire

As wildfires rage in the U.S. West, Canada and other hot spots around the globe, reporters covering this environmental hazard in the United States can access high-quality data of exceptional timeliness via the Watch Duty app, finds the latest Reporter’s Toolbox. The tool offers everything from emergency notifications to data deep dives, all smartly integrated in its mapping interface.

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Judge Rejects Suit That Sought Professor’s Emails on Climate Law

"A lawsuit against the University of Michigan demanding the emails of a professor who has worked on “climate superfund” laws has been dismissed by a state judge." "A conservative group had tried to force the University of Michigan to hand over messages from a law professor who worked on “climate superfund” bills."

Source: New York Times, 08/17/2026

The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirty

"A massive new gas plant in Texas will be built with much less efficient technology than regular gas plants. It’s far from the only data center power project to rely on dirty turbines."

Source: WIRED, 08/17/2026

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