National (U.S.)

"Oil And Ink Mix As Chevron Reports The ‘News’ In Texas, New Mexico"

"Since 2022, one of the largest oil producers in the Permian Basin has run its own local news website. The Chevron-operated site, Permian Proud, provides local news coverage for a region with a dwindling number of local news outlets, while inserting articles with a positive spin about the company."

Source: Floodlight, 08/20/2024

"Climate Groups Begin $55 Million Ad Campaign for Kamala Harris"

"Several organizations focused on combating climate change joined forces on Monday for a $55 million advertising campaign in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, embracing what they describe as the economic upside of the Democratic Party’s environmental efforts."

Source: NYTimes, 08/20/2024

"EPA Solidifies Plans For $27B In Climate Funds Targeted By Republicans"

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is solidifying its use of $27 billion in climate funds that have been in GOP crosshairs. The agency announced that Friday, the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which designated the money, it was officially obligating the funds to recipients."

Source: The Hill, 08/19/2024

Beach Nourishment Offers Challenging Local Environmental Stories

It’s peak beach season around much of the United States, with its timeless traditions of sunbathing, beach reads, swimming and beachcombing. But nature has its own ideas about shorelines, stripping some beaches and growing others. Humans, too, have their own beach engineering enterprises, with their own environmental impacts. The latest TipSheet helps you cover your local beach scene, with questions to ask, story ideas and reporting resources.

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September 10, 2024

DEADLINE: CASW New Horizons Travel Fellowships

The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing offers fellowships, up to $1,200 each, to cover the costs of attending the annual New Horizons in Science Briefing for Journalists/Science Writers meeting, taking place this year Nov 8-11 in Raleigh, N.C. Apply by Sep 10.

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