People & Population

"Sea-Level Rise: Island Settled By Slaves Erodes Under Waves And Wealth"

"HOG HAMMOCK, Sapelo Island, Ga. — Everyone was talking about Franny's new double-wide trailer. At the fishing creek. Outside the country store. And at the only bar on this sea-battered island settled by freed slaves 150 years ago."

Source: ClimateWire, 08/26/2019

"G7 Leaders Vow To Help Brazil Fight Fires, Repair Damage"

"Leaders of the Group of Seven nations said Sunday they are preparing to help Brazil battle fires burning across the Amazon region and repair the damage as tens of thousands of soldiers got ready to join the fight against blazes that have caused global alarm."

Source: AP, 08/26/2019

How to Rebound After a Disaster: Move, Don’t Rebuild, Research Suggests

"What should communities do as climate change escalates threats like sea-level rise? Until now, much of the focus has been on disaster response, with very little discussion of orderly, strategic retreat from areas at risk. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, for example, the New York State governor’s office ran a public service announcement that made clear the focus would be on rebuilding."

Source: NY Times, 08/23/2019

Tribe Sues to Shut Dakota Pipeline as Company Plans to Double Capacity

"The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is asking a judge to throw out a federal permit for the Dakota Access oil pipeline, arguing that the government shut the tribe out of a court-ordered second environmental review and ignored its concerns."

Source: InsideClimate News, 08/20/2019

Native Forum: "Elizabeth Warren Maybe ‘One Of The Favorites’"

"Forum attendees welcomed Sen. Elizabeth Warren with lulus and a standing ovation after Rep. Deb Haaland, Laguna Pueblo, introduced the presidential candidate on stage at the largest and second Native American presidential forum."

Source: Indian Country Today, 08/20/2019

Mosquito Control May Scratch Itch for Local Environmental Angles

Mosquito control isn’t just about health and hassles. It’s also about potential harm to the environment. The latest TipSheet explains the ways municipal governments and private pest firms try to get rid of mosquitoes, and why those methods may be worthy of journalistic scrutiny. How to find local angles, plus, story ideas and reporting resources.

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September 14, 2023

DEADLINE: Douglas Tweedale Memorial Fellowship

The International Center for Journalists invites Latin American journalists to apply for this biennial fellowship. In 2023, the program begins with a webinar on disinformation and fact-checking best practices. Participants can apply for a 3-week, in-person study tour and newsroom attachment in the U.S. Deadline is Sep 14.

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