Other Events

SciLine’s next media briefing will describe what scientific research says about the damage hurricanes cause to infrastructure (including homes and local services), the environment (including pollution events and shoreline damage), and health — particularly among already-vulnerable populations. 1-2 p.m. ET.

Poynter's next Beat Academy, in partnership with the Society of Environmental Journalists, will explore how to investigate climate change issues in your community, no matter what your coverage area is. You'll also learn about a website that will help you pinpoint the climate and water projects happening in your area. 1:00 p.m. ET.

Solutions Journalism Network is teaming up with climate education organization Terra.do for the "Global South Solutions Series," designed to expand journalists' knowledge of climate reporting. Sept. 4: Nature-Based Solutions; Sept. 11: Indigenous Climate Solutions; and Sept. 18: Co-Benefits of Climate Solutions.

This virtual bilingual event (English and Spanish) on disinformation is organized by the Inter-American Press Association (SIP), Foundation for Journalism (Bolivia) and Proyecto Desconfío (Argentina). 

The 2024 election will have a profound effect on how, and whether, the US government addresses the climate crisis. Over three days — through panels, workshops, and more — Covering Climate Now will dig into the challenges and opportunities of elevating the climate angle in journalists’ political storytelling.

This Solutions Journalism Network webinar will explore the ins and outs of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems. 9:00 a.m. ET.