Journalism & Media

"Should Swimmers Worry About Sharks?"

Predictably for this time of summer, an increased number of swimmers in ocean water has raised the incidence of shark attacks. Lost in the ratings-driven media frenzy is this estimate from Pew Trusts: "100 million sharks are killed in commercial fisheries every year. That means that during Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, about 1.9 million sharks—roughly 11,200 sharks an hour—will be killed."

Source: NY Times, 07/07/2015

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February 28, 2025

DEADLINE: IJNR Field Reporting Grants

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources is accepting proposals until Feb 28, 2025 for grants to help defray the costs of reporting projects that focus on natural resources, the environment, energy, development, agriculture, environmental justice and public health.

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"The Big Money Battle to Sway Americans’ Food Choices"

"New report says food industry groups spend big and 'spin' the truth to turn U.S. consumers away from organic."

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Source: Civil Eats, 07/03/2015

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September 1, 2015

DEADLINE: Covering Water in a Changing World

This free specialized reporting institute, Nov 12-13, 2015 in Gainsville, Florida (from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation), is designed for any journalist or weather broadcaster reporting on water issues and the impact of climate change. Apply by Sep 1.

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"Smithsonian Will Tighten Its Guidelines on Disclosure"

"The Smithsonian Institution said Friday it would adopt tighter procedures to govern conflicts of interest involving its researchers, the latest development in a widening national discussion of scientific integrity."

Climate Change

Environmental Politics

Source: NY Times, 06/29/2015

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October 31, 2019

DEADLINE: The Hostwriter Prize

The #hostwriterPrize for collaborative research is designed to award exemplary collaborative journalism. One award is for a work already published and the other is for a brilliant pitch. Cash prizes. Apply by Oct 31, 2019.

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June 29, 2015

Society of Environmental Journalists - DC Science Writers Association Happy Hour

Members of the Society of Environmental Journalists and the D.C. Science Writers Association invite journalists and people interested in their work to meet up for drinks, food, conversation and networking. 6:30-8 p.m. No RSVP. Learn more about SEJ meet-ups here.

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UK: "Government Ordered To Publish Redacted Fracking Report in Full"

"Heavily redacted report on the impact of fracking in the UK should be released in full, information commissioner tells environment department ".

Source: Guardian, 06/19/2015

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September 30, 2024

DEADLINE: National Press Foundation Awards

NPF presents several awards to journalists and helps administer journalism awards presented by other organizations. Open to reporting in broadcasting, print, and online journalism, as well as editorial cartoons. Cash prizes. Entry fee is $25. Deadline: Sep 30, 2024.

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August 25, 2024

DEADLINE: Amnesty International Canada Media Awards

The Amnesty International Canada Media Awards honor outstanding reporting on human rights issues and seek to increase awareness and understanding of human rights issues. Open to journalists, students or media outlets based in Canada. Multiple categories, including one for post-secondary youth. Enter by Aug 25, 2024.

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