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March 19, 2019 to March 21, 2019

Kyoto Prize Symposium

This annual event in San Diego provides an opportunity for an international audience to learn about the achievements of the current Kyoto Prize Laureates and to discuss the relationship between their accomplishments and the common quest for peace and harmony in our world. The lectures are open to the public at no charge. Journalists can apply by Feb 28, 2019 for a Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship to learn about the latest Kyoto Prize laureates and their work through lectures, workshops and access to the laureates themselves.

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Prominent Reporters See Critical Year Ahead on Energy, Environment

It’s a “make or break” year for a range of environmental and energy issues, advise leading journalists at the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual “2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment” event in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 25. The gathering also featured a surprise appearance by a top EPA official, who was questioned about administration policy on climate change. Read our coverage of the forum in this SEJ News report.

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Environment and Energy News Outlook for 2019

With 2019 in full swing, the SEJournal offers an analysis of the year ahead in environment and energy news, with an overview of our full special report, the “2019 Journalists’ Guide to Energy & Environment.” Plus, don’t miss SEJ’s Jan. 25 event with top reporters to help you keep track of the big stories on the beat. RSVP here to attend in-person or online.

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How the Shutdown Is Delaying Climate Data and Undercutting Scientists

"If you want official numbers on how 2018 ranks in the annals of recent record-breaking temperatures, you’ll have to wait."

Source: NY Times, 01/16/2019

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Study Questions EPA’s Cancer Classification Of Glyphosate Weed Killer

"Researcher says the EPA has disregarded substantial evidence that the popular herbicide is linked to cancer".

Source: EHN, 01/15/2019

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How Fossil Fuel Industry Got Media To Think Climate Change Was Debatable

A decades-long multi-million dollar covert PR campaign by fossil fuel industries has manipulated many media outlets to give equal time to figures who deny established climate science.

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Source: Washington Post, 01/11/2019

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"Another Casualty of the Government Shutdown: Hurricane Preparedness"

"Weather models are not being updated and training sessions might be canceled during the budget standoff".

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Source: Scientific American, 01/10/2019

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Shutdown Raises Fears of Scientific Data Loss, Climate Research Delays

"National Hurricane Center staff would normally be working on forecast improvements: 'We can't do any research and development for the next hurricane season.'"

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Source: InsideClimate News, 01/10/2019

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Scientists Have 'Hacked Photosynthesis' For More Productive Crops

"There's a big molecule, a protein, inside the leaves of most plants. It's called Rubisco, which is short for an actual chemical name that's very long and hard to remember."

Source: NPR, 01/09/2019

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Climate Change Issue Will Heat Up in 2019

The topic of climate change will certainly heat up in 2019. That’s not just because a Democratic House will push back against the Trump administration, but also because of pressure from a “Green New Deal” clean-energy jobs movement, not to mention ongoing legal action, and corporate and state-level moves to limit carbon emissions. This special edition TipSheet explores the fault lines on climate in the year ahead.

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