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September 9, 2024

DEADLINE: Free Press Unlimited Grants for Cross-Border Investigations

Ten grants, each worth 10,000 EUR, will be awarded by FPU to teams of journalists to produce in-depth, impactful investigative journalism that transcends national borders and addresses critical issues affecting European societies. Apply by Sep 9, 2024.

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September 19, 2024

A Q&A Session With Reporters Shield, a Service To Fight Against SLAPPs and Other Legal Threats

In this webinar, Global Investigative Journalism Network will host a conversation with Clothilde Redfern, executive director of Reporters Shield, a legal support program and defense fund for investigative sites and newsrooms. 9:00 a.m. ET.

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Microplastics Are Infiltrating Brain Tissue, Human Organs, Studies Show

"Twenty-four brain samples collected in early 2024 measured on average about 0.5% plastic by weight"

"A growing body of scientific evidence shows that microplastics are accumulating in critical human organs, including the brain, leading researchers to call for more urgent actions to rein in plastic pollution.

Studies have detected tiny shards and specks of plastics in human lungs, placentas, reproductive organs, livers, kidneys, knee and elbow joints, blood vessels and bone marrow.

Source: Guardian, 08/22/2024

"TotalEnergies’ Ad Found ‘Misleading’ Over Sustainability Claim"

"A South African advertising regulator found TotalEnergies SE made a “misleading” claim over its commitment to sustainable development, marking the first time a challenge of this kind has been made in the country."

Source: Bloomberg Green, 08/22/2024
September 6, 2024

DEADLINE: COP29 Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship

Climate Tracker invites applications from journalists in the Caribbean region to join their international COP29 reporting team, either in person in Baku, Azerbaijan (includes lodging, airfare and a stipend) or online (stipend), Nov. 11-22, 2024. Apply by Sep 6.

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November 15, 2024

DEADLINE: Local Letters for Global Change — A Pulitzer Center Writing Contest

K-12 students worldwide: The Pulitzer Center wants to read and share your letters to a local elected representative on topics including climate and environment, global health, human rights, information and AI, and peace and conflict. Cash prizes. Enter by Nov 15, 2024.

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September 10, 2024

DEADLINE: NASW's SciWri24 Community Support Grant

The National Association of Science Writers offers grants, up to $1,200 each, to increase bandwidth, offset travel costs, purchase equipment and/or assist with caregiving costs to attend (in person or virtually) ScienceWriters2024, taking place this year Nov 8-11 in Raleigh, N.C. Apply by Sep 10.

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Groups Say They’re Shut Out Of Plastics Treaty Talks In Bangkok

"Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution. Final treaty negotiations take place in South Korea in November. Yet most of the people who have been closely tracking the negotiations — environmentalists, tribal leaders and residents from communities hard-hit by plastic production and waste — are shut out of the talks in Bangkok."

Source: AP, 08/21/2024

#SEJSpotlight: Katherine Cheng, Photographer and Videojournalist, Global News

Meet SEJ member Katherine Cheng! Katherine is a photographer and videojournalist at Global News, based between Canada and Hong Kong. With a background in international relations, critical development studies, and journalism, she is driven to share the most urgent stories of our time.

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