Journalism & Media

Lead Pipe Data Map Offers Sharp New Tool

Lead-contaminated drinking water has long been a widespread worry, but one big challenge has been locating the many lead service lines around the United States. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox points you to a mappable database to help address that problem, with current, detailed data filtered through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Learn more about this resource and how to best use it.

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July 7, 2025 to August 3, 2025

Online Course: Digital Security for Journalists in Times of Crisis

In this free Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas and the Global Investigative Journalism Network course, you'll learn to assess risks, use encryption, enable multi-factor authentication, navigate censorship and handle online harassment.

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"Oil Companies Fight Climate Lawsuits by Citing Free Speech"

"Oil companies are employing an unusual tactic in some of their biggest court battles. They’re alleging that their critics are infringing on their free-speech rights, invoking laws designed to protect people who challenge the powerful."

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Source: NYTimes, 06/23/2025

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"How Much Energy Does AI Use? The People Who Know Aren’t Saying"

"A growing body of research attempts to put a number on energy use and AI — even as the companies behind the most popular models keep their carbon emissions a secret."

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Source: WIRED, 06/20/2025

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"Is Fake Grass Safe? A Manufacturer Sues to Stop a Discussion."

"Four experts were sued for defamation ahead of a seminar where they planned to talk about research into the potential health risks on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide." "The seminar seemed straightforward enough. Four experts planned to talk about whether artificial grass, which is used on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide, has health risks for children."

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Environmental Health

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Source: NYTimes, 06/20/2025

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July 15, 2025

DEADLINE: COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship

The Climate Change Media Partnership, led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, will provide in-person and virtual fellowships to journalists from low- and middle-income countries to cover COP30 in Brazil, Nov 10-21, 2025. Apply by Jul 15.

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June 24, 2025

FPF Webinar: Using Public Records To Fight Government Secrecy and Improve Communities

Join Freedom of the Press Foundation for a virtual discussion on the harms of secrecy, and how records requests can fight back and help inform the public. The panel will discuss success stories and lessons learned, and share practical tips about how to craft the most effective requests possible. 1 pm ET.

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June 30, 2025

DEADLINE: CANEX Shorts Film Competition

Afreximbank's Creative Africa Nexus programme invites entries by Jun 30 from filmmakers aged 18 to 35 years old, living in Africa and the Diaspora. Three winners will receive a cash prize of $2000, have their film screened at CANEX at IATF2025 in Algiers, Algeria, Sep 4-10, and an expenses-paid trip to attend.

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June 25, 2025 to June 27, 2025

GlobalFact: Global Fact-Checking Summit

Hosted by the International Fact-Checking Network, this 12th annual event takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually, featuring keynote presentations, interactive learning sessions and networking events. Topics include climate change, investigaing disinformation campaigns, AI and more.

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Lobbyist Claims That NY Plastic Bill Harms People Of Color Called ‘Misleading’

"The oil and petrochemical lobby is attempting to fend off a New York state proposal to slash plastic waste by arguing that it will disproportionately burden people of color, advocates and assembly sources say, despite widespread evidence that the plastic supply chain poses serious health risks to Black and brown communities."

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Source: Guardian, 06/18/2025