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Journalism & Media

ExxonMobil Targets Journalists, Activists After Climate Change Probe

"After an investigation found that ExxonMobil has been funding climate-denying organizations — despite the findings of its own scientists on climate change—the world’s fourth-largest oil company is now going after the journalists who revealed it."

Source: Motherboard, 10/26/2015
October 29, 2015

Tools for Smart Science Journalism

In this free Poynter/NewsU webinar at 2pm ET, you'll learn to how make sense of scientific data and tell stories in ways that connect with your audience. You'll get techniques and tips to improve your interviewing and reporting skills. You'll also learn how to lift the veil from front groups to launch investigations based on informed fact-gathering. Can't listen live? An archived replay will be available if you pre-register.

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November 5, 2015

Producing Great Audio Using Simple Tools

In this free Poynter/NewsU webinar at 2pm ET, you will learn best practices for using microphones, tips for recording great interviews, and foolproof ways for gathering natural sound. You'll get the tips and skills to give your audio pieces that professional “public radio quality” sound no matter what your skill level or budget. Can't listen live? An archived replay will be available if you pre-register.

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House Bill Could Shield Oil Train Spill Response Plans From Disclosure

"A House of Representatives bill unveiled Friday could make it more difficult for the public to know how prepared railroads are for responding to oil spills from trains, their worst-case scenarios and how much oil is being transported by rail through communities."

Source: McClatchy, 10/19/2015
December 4, 2023

DEADLINE: GRID-Arendal Investigative Environmental Journalism Grants

GRID-Arendal (a UNEP partner) is offering six grants of NOK 20,000 (~US$1800) for experienced environmental investigative journalists, staff or freelance, working globally on the issues of organized environmental crime in developing countries. Apply by Dec 4, 2023.

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"Science Consultant Pushes Back Against Unlikely Opponents"

"Dr. Dennis Paustenbach, the head of the scientific consulting firm ChemRisk, has long been a leading expert for companies under legal fire for environmental practices or product safety. He and his firm have also drawn the scrutiny of investigative journalists."

Source: NY Times, 10/12/2015

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