Journalism & Media

August 30, 2024

DEADLINE: IJNR Critical Minerals Institute

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources invites applications for an Institute travelling to Arizona and California, Oct 6-12, 2024, to prepare journalists to accurately report on the impacts of the coming increase in domestic mineral production. Apply by Aug 30.

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Project 2025 Video Says Feds Should ‘Eradicate’ Climate Change References

"A training video associated with Project 2025 — a controversial playbook for a future conservative presidency by the right-wing Heritage Foundation — calls for eliminating references to climate change across the federal government."

Source: The Hill, 08/13/2024
September 2, 2024

DEADLINE: NPF Covering Equitable Community Development Journalism Fellowship

To help journalists connect the dots between policy, public and private financing and calls for equitable housing, parks and other assets, the National Press Foundation will hold an expenses-paid journalism training in Missoula, Montana, October 7-10, 2024. Apply by Sep 2.

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September 15, 2024

DEADLINE: The Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants and Mentorships

Vital Impacts, Nat Geo photographer Ami Vitale's organization, will support one photographer with a $20,000 professional grant and six photographers with $5,000 grants. In addition to the grants, Vital Impacts will select ten emerging photographers to participate in an intensive mentorship program. Apply by Sep 15, 2024.

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September 2, 2024

DEADLINE: EJN Mediterranean Media Initiative Story Grants

Earth Journalism Network is offering grants of up to 1,000 Euros to support the production of in-depth stories covering current and emerging marine issues in the Mediterranean, including governance problems exacerbating these crises. Apply by Sep 2, 2024.

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August 16, 2024

DEADLINE: EJN Grants for Video Content Production and Distribution to Build Awareness About Renewable Energy in India

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network is seeking to boost video content production and distribution of information to build awareness about renewable energy in all states of India, with a focus on Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Apply by Aug 16, 2024.

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August 15, 2024

DEADLINE: EJN Virtual Reporting Fellowships to the UNCBD (COP16) and UNFCCC (COP29)

Earth Journalism Network is offering two virtual fellowship opportunities for early-career environmental journalists, or reporters who would like to improve their understanding of the UNFCCC and UNCBD negotiations process and related issues, to enable them to cover these conferences remotely for their outlets. Apply by Aug 15, 2024.

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#SEJSpotlight: Ashli Blow, Freelance Journalist

Meet SEJ member Ashli Blow! Ashli is an independent journalist who covers the intersection of environmental science, policy and justice. After several years at a breaking news desk in Seattle, reporting on natural and man-made disasters, she transitioned to focus on solutions journalism as a freelancer. 

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August 19, 2024

SciLine Crash Course: Social Science Essentials for Local Reporters

SciLine is hosting a free, social science reporting "Crash Course" designed for local and general assignment reporters, co-led by a former Washington Post science reporter and a Ph.D. neuroscientist. Learn basic principles about how social science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story. 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET.

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‘Massive Disinformation Campaign’ Slowing Global Transition To Green Energy

"Fossil fuel companies are running “a massive mis- and disinformation campaign” so that countries will slow down the adoption of renewable energy and the speed with which they “transition away” from a carbon-intensive economy, the UN has said."

Source: Guardian, 08/09/2024

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