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August 15, 2024

DEADLINE: EJN Virtual Reporting Fellowships to the UNCBD (COP16) and UNFCCC (COP29)

Earth Journalism Network is offering two virtual fellowship opportunities for early-career environmental journalists, or reporters who would like to improve their understanding of the UNFCCC and UNCBD negotiations process and related issues, to enable them to cover these conferences remotely for their outlets. Apply by Aug 15, 2024.

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August 16, 2024

Wilson Center: Bringing Climate and Health Together in Japanese and American Cities

Join the Wilson Center and partners in Washington, DC or via live stream for a panel discussion featuring speakers from three American and three Japanese cities as they exchange insights and ideas on how cities can achieve net-zero emissions while enhancing the well-being and quality of life. 10:00 – 11:30am ET.

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More Than 120 People Died In Tokyo From Heatstroke In July As Temps Soar

"More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday."

Source: AP, 08/07/2024

"How China Bought Its Way Into National Fishing Grounds Around The World"

"On March 14, 2016, in the squid grounds off the coast of Patagonia, a rusty Chinese vessel called the Lu Yan Yuan Yu 10 was fishing illegally, several miles inside Argentine waters. Spotted by an Argentine coast guard patrol and ordered over the radio to halt, the ship fled the scene. The Argentinians gave chase and fired warning shots. Then the Lu Yan Yuan Yu 10 tried to ram the coast guard cutter, prompting it to open fire and sink the Chinese ship."

Source: LA Times, 08/05/2024

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