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"Kansas Wind Industry Isn’t Waiting For EPA Court Drama To Blow Over"

"Kansas’ abundant wind power was poised to help the Sunflower State and several surrounding neighbors comply with new federal requirements to reduce carbon dioxide emissions."

Economy & Business

Energy & Fuel

Environmental Politics

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Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD)

Source: McClatchy, 02/22/2016

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"Christie’s Budget Continues Depletion Of Lead Abatement Fund"

"Gov. Chris Christie’s latest budget proposal honors a decade-old practice in New Jersey: It diverts millions of dollars intended for a lead exposure prevention program to the state’s general fund."

Environmental Health

Environmental Politics

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Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)

Source: AP, 02/22/2016

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"Death Toll From Fiji Cyclone Mounts Amid Health Crisis Fears"

"Fiji began a massive cleanup on Monday after one of the most powerful storms recorded in the southern hemisphere tore through the Pacific island nation, killing 21 people, flattening remote villages and cutting off communications."

Source: Reuters, 02/22/2016

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September 24, 2020

DEADLINE: Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship

Participant Media and The Boston Globe sponsor this annual fellowship of up to $100,000 for one or more individuals or teams of journalists to work on in-depth research and reporting projects. The chosen journalist(s) will collaborate with established investigative reporters and editors from The Boston Globe's Pulitzer Prize-winning Spotlight Team. Apply by Sep 24, 2020.

Workshops and Fellowships

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Public

Topics on the Beat:

Journalism & Media

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Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)

February 24, 2016

Getting Real About Climate: Storytelling for a Warming Planet

This is the first in a series of Kavli Conversations on Science Communication, hosted by NYU's Science, Health & Environmental Reporting Program. Attend in person or via interactive, live webcast, 6:30 p.m.

Professional Meetings

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Public

Topics on the Beat:

Climate Change

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Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT)

June 1, 2016

DEADLINE: Antarctic Artists and Writers Program

This National Science Foundation program supports writing and artistic projects specifically designed to increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of the Antarctic and human endeavors on the southernmost continent. Apply by June 1, 2016.

Workshops and Fellowships

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Public

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Antarctica & Arctic

April 15, 2016

DEADLINE: Travel Fellowships for North American Congress for Conservation Biology

COMPASS is supporting travel fellowships for journalists to attend the Third Biennial North American Congress for Conservation Biology, July 17-20, 2016. Theme is Communicating Science for Conservation Action. Apply by Apr 15.

Workshops and Fellowships

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Public

Topics on the Beat:

Biodiversity

Journalism & Media

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Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI)