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Closing the Trust Gap With Environmental Justice Communities

Communities impacted by environmental justice issues often view the media with wariness deeply rooted in history. But some journalists and EJ advocates are working together to forge a better relationship. While recognizing the challenges, they offer encouragement with a set of guiding principles for reporters who want to gain the trust of communities and tell accurate, respectful and impactful environmental stories.

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Counting Heat Deaths When Official Data Is Deceptive

Climate change’s real impact is difficult to measure when it comes to heat-related illness and death. That’s due, in large part, to the way health agencies count — or actually undercount — the numbers. But the latest TipSheet spotlights an approach journalists can use to tally the true toll. Plus, additional reporting resources to report the story in your community.

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Trump WH Considers Building Baseball Park In Grand Teton National Park

"Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about hosting a game at a national park, officials from the White House and MLB confirmed Saturday."

Source: Washington Post, 09/28/2026

New Jersey Datacenter Fined $1.1M For Dozens Of Unpermitted Generators

"New Jersey regulators issued their largest-ever fine against a datacenter on Tuesday following a recent Floodlight investigation with the Guardian that found DataOne’s facility in Vineland operating at least 45 gas-powered generators without a state permit."

Source: Floodlight, 09/28/2026

Trump Now Says Kennedy Center Could Be Deadly. Months Ago, It Was ‘Great.’

"The president’s assessment of the Kennedy Center’s physical condition grew increasingly dire after his name went up on the building and revenue began to plunge."

Source: Washington Post, 09/28/2026

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