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Map: "Where Mosquito Season Is Getting Longer"

"As global temperatures rise due to climate change, mosquito season has lengthened across much of the contiguous United States, a development that scientists warn could heighten the risk of outbreaks of diseases such as dengue and malaria, and the spread of West Nile and Zika viruses."

Source: Washington Post, 08/23/2024

Apache Group Carrying Petition to Supreme Court to Stop Mine on Sacred Land

"The prayer journey will pass through other tribal communities threatened by resource extraction while trying to stop a mine that claims it could satisfy a quarter of the U.S. demand for copper."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/23/2024

Judge Rules EPA Must Publish More Information About Chemicals Under Review

"A Washington, D.C., judge ruled this week that the Environmental Protection Agency must disclose more information than it currently does about chemicals pending review under the Toxic Substances Control Act."

Source: The Hill, 08/23/2024
October 17, 2024 to October 19, 2024

IRE AccessFest 2024

This online Investigative Reporters and Editors conference will provide professional development opportunities that focus on DEI issues within the newsroom and in news coverage, as well as past NICAR and IRE Conference sessions on data skills and investigative techniques. Fellowships available; Sep 9 deadline.

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"US Must Do More To Protect Species From Gulf Of Mexico Drilling: Judge"

"A U.S. judge at the urging of environmental groups has thrown out an assessment by a federal agency governing how endangered and threatened marine species should be protected from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico."

Source: Reuters, 08/22/2024

Oil Firms And Dark Money Fund Push By GOP States To Block Climate Laws

"A powerful group that boasts 28 Republican attorneys general, including many who have sided with oil and gas firms to block states seeking compensation for weather disasters caused by climate change, has raked in millions of dollars from fossil fuel giants and a dark money fund tied to Federalist Society co-chair, Leonard Leo."

Source: Guardian, 08/22/2024

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