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Visualizing Climate Litigation

Climate Visuals

"Limited to familiar photographs of people on court steps, or stock images of corporate offices, the visual language of climate litigation is often restricted to depicting a technical process or functioning as surface-level illustration alongside text. But what about the realities of the human and environmental stories being fought in court? Photography can bring those realities into sharp focus for audiences, connecting technical details and context with relatable, engaging, human stories. ... This resource, informed by conversations across the litigation, photography, journalism and NGO sectors, aims to provide practical guidance for making and distributing engaging visual storytelling of climate litigation, making the most of the opportunities that effective photography offers, and helping to get the right images into the right hands and in front of audiences."
Resource Database / Guide

Visualizing Climate Litigation

Summary:
"Limited to familiar photographs of people on court steps, or stock images of corporate offices, the visual language of climate litigation is often restricted to depicting a technical process or functioning as surface-level illustration alongside text. But what about the realities of the human and environmental stories being fought in court? Photography can bring those realities into sharp focus for audiences, connecting technical details and context with relatable, engaging, human stories. ... This resource, informed by conversations across the litigation, photography, journalism and NGO sectors, aims to provide practical guidance for making and distributing engaging visual storytelling of climate litigation, making the most of the opportunities that effective photography offers, and helping to get the right images into the right hands and in front of audiences."
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Media Briefing: Maternal Health in Rural America

"The number of rural hospitals providing obstetric care is declining, and rural residents are at greater risk of pregnancy-related death and adverse health outcomes. SciLine’s media briefing covered how living in a rural community shapes pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of hospital maternity-unit closures on care access and insurance coverage, and the long-term health consequences of limited access to maternal health care for both birthing parents and infants. Three scientific experts participated in a moderated conversation and then took reporter questions on the record."
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Media Briefing: Maternal Health in Rural America

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"The number of rural hospitals providing obstetric care is declining, and rural residents are at greater risk of pregnancy-related death and adverse health outcomes. SciLine’s media briefing covered how living in a rural community shapes pregnancy and childbirth, the impact of hospital maternity-unit closures on care access and insurance coverage, and the long-term health consequences of limited access to maternal health care for both birthing parents and infants. Three scientific experts participated in a moderated conversation and then took reporter questions on the record."
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SciLine

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March 5, 2026

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Fellowships & Grants

McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

Summary:
"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
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Article

An Engineer’s Fatal Flaw: Why Accessibility Is the Ultimate Metric of Mastery

Association of Science Communicators

"If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, do you really understand it? In this guest piece, Maggi Richard challenges the esoteric tone of academic publishing. From sci-fi tropes to gold standard examples, she explores why accessibility – not complexity – is the true mark of mastery. By approaching communication training with the same rigor we apply to calculus, scientists can ensure their breakthroughs reach the general public with clarity. Read the full blog post to discover how breaking down technical barricades can help raise the global standard of innovation."
Article

An Engineer’s Fatal Flaw: Why Accessibility Is the Ultimate Metric of Mastery

Summary:
"If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, do you really understand it? In this guest piece, Maggi Richard challenges the esoteric tone of academic publishing. From sci-fi tropes to gold standard examples, she explores why accessibility – not complexity – is the true mark of mastery. By approaching communication training with the same rigor we apply to calculus, scientists can ensure their breakthroughs reach the general public with clarity. Read the full blog post to discover how breaking down technical barricades can help raise the global standard of innovation."
Organization:

Association of Science Communicators

Author:

Maggi Richard

Published By:

A Science Blog

Date:

March 9, 2026

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Workshop

Banff Centre’s Mountain Writers Intensive

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

"The Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for twelve writers in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, or poetry. Ideal for projects on mountain narratives, adventure, environmental journalism, and the human connection to landscape, the program emphasizes literary excellence and narrative development. Writers enjoy dedicated time to create, connect with peers, and receive mentorship in Banff’s inspiring mountain setting. The residency overlaps with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, offering opportunities to engage with visiting authors, editors, and publishers. Lodging and meals are included, allowing participants to fully focus on their craft and creative growth. The program is designed to cater to emerging and established writers in all genres working on mountain narratives, environmental journalism, stories of adventure, or projects with an environmental theme."
  • Application deadline: April 15
  • Scholarships available
Workshop

Banff Centre’s Mountain Writers Intensive

Summary:
"The Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for twelve writers in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, or poetry. Ideal for projects on mountain narratives, adventure, environmental journalism, and the human connection to landscape, the program emphasizes literary excellence and narrative development. Writers enjoy dedicated time to create, connect with peers, and receive mentorship in Banff’s inspiring mountain setting. The residency overlaps with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, offering opportunities to engage with visiting authors, editors, and publishers. Lodging and meals are included, allowing participants to fully focus on their craft and creative growth. The program is designed to cater to emerging and established writers in all genres working on mountain narratives, environmental journalism, stories of adventure, or projects with an environmental theme."
  • Application deadline: April 15
  • Scholarships available
Organization:

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Location:

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Dates:

October 28, 2026 - November 17, 2026

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AI’s Unquenchable Thirst for Water

"Beyond its staggering electricity demands, AI requires water — and a lot of it. A single data center can consume over 300,000 gallons a day — equivalent to the water used in a thousand homes — to cool the computers powering your chat prompts. As climate change worsens water scarcity through rising temperatures and disruptions to precipitation patterns, AI threatens to further drain water from the areas that need it most; over two-thirds of data centers built since 2022 are in water-stressed regions. As big tech continues its plan to build as many data centers as possible, Covering Climate Now hosted a one-hour discussion where we highlighted the reasons for AI’s ever-growing thirst, explored how to cover the local concerns of communities facing water shortages, and investigated potential solutions to safeguard this increasingly scarce resource."
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AI’s Unquenchable Thirst for Water

Summary:
"Beyond its staggering electricity demands, AI requires water — and a lot of it. A single data center can consume over 300,000 gallons a day — equivalent to the water used in a thousand homes — to cool the computers powering your chat prompts. As climate change worsens water scarcity through rising temperatures and disruptions to precipitation patterns, AI threatens to further drain water from the areas that need it most; over two-thirds of data centers built since 2022 are in water-stressed regions. As big tech continues its plan to build as many data centers as possible, Covering Climate Now hosted a one-hour discussion where we highlighted the reasons for AI’s ever-growing thirst, explored how to cover the local concerns of communities facing water shortages, and investigated potential solutions to safeguard this increasingly scarce resource."
Published By:

Covering Climate Now

Date:

March 3, 2026

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