Environmental Justice

"Thunberg, Indigenous Protesters Block Norway Energy Ministry Over Wind Farms"

"Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg and dozens of other activists on Monday blocked entrances to Norway's energy ministry, protesting against wind turbines built on land traditionally used by indigenous Sami reindeer herders."

Source: Reuters, 02/27/2023
February 15, 2026

DEADLINE: Wake Forest Mellon Environmental Justice Journalism Fellowships

The Wake Forest University Environmental and Epistemic Justice Initiative, June 1-4, 2026 in Winston-Salem, N.C., will welcome 4-6 early to mid-career journalists (staff or freelance) as the third class of Wake Forest Mellon Environmental Justice Journalism Fellows. Stipend and expenses included. Deadline: Feb 15.

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"Biden E.P.A. Reinstates Mercury Limits Weakened Under Trump"

"The Biden administration on Friday restored the legal foundation of an Obama-era regulation governing mercury, a pollutant from power plants that can damage brain development in babies and cause heart disease in adults."

Source: NYTimes, 02/20/2023

Covering Indigenous Communities — Tips for Non-Native Journalists

Non-Indigenous journalists may think they’re doing “marginalized” Indigenous communities a favor by covering them, but their coverage is too often extractive and riddled with racist tropes. Contributor Valerie Vande Panne offers insights and advice for avoiding these pitfalls. Seeking permission, listening, sharing and respecting are all critical tools for the job.

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