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Reporters’ Roundtable: What’s Driving US Energy Policy News in 2026?

Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

"What issues are shaping US climate and energy policymaking in 2026? How might upcoming court rulings change things? As high utility bills persist, how is the public responding to changes in energy policy? And what stories or trends are not being told amid all of these important energy storylines? Today on the show, Bill Loveless speaks with reporters Maxine Joselow and Josh Siegel about covering energy and climate policy, and what key stories and trends they’re covering in 2026."
Podcast

Reporters’ Roundtable: What’s Driving US Energy Policy News in 2026?

Summary:
"What issues are shaping US climate and energy policymaking in 2026? How might upcoming court rulings change things? As high utility bills persist, how is the public responding to changes in energy policy? And what stories or trends are not being told amid all of these important energy storylines? Today on the show, Bill Loveless speaks with reporters Maxine Joselow and Josh Siegel about covering energy and climate policy, and what key stories and trends they’re covering in 2026."
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Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

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Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast

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January 20, 2026

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Article

How To Write (Persuasively) About the Climate Crisis

"In a course on science writing, environmental journalist Bill McKibben suggested that people are more open to hearing about clean energy than they are about climate." From an interview by science journalist Claudia Dreifus, who teaches a course at Columbia University, "Writing About Global Science for the International Media." This article was published in the Winter 2025-26 edition of Columbia University's Columbia Magazine.
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How To Write (Persuasively) About the Climate Crisis

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"In a course on science writing, environmental journalist Bill McKibben suggested that people are more open to hearing about clean energy than they are about climate." From an interview by science journalist Claudia Dreifus, who teaches a course at Columbia University, "Writing About Global Science for the International Media." This article was published in the Winter 2025-26 edition of Columbia University's Columbia Magazine.
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Paul Hond

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Columbia Magazine

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Fellowships & Grants

The Michener – Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Reporting

"The Michener – Deacon Fellowship is intended to encourage excellence in journalism that serves the public interest through improvements in public policy, ethical standards, corporate governance or the lives of Canadians. Each fellowship is for $40,000 and up to $5,000 in expenses." Open to Canadian journalists with at least five years’ experience to complete a reporting project with a recognized Canadian news organization. Deadline: February 20, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

The Michener – Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Reporting

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"The Michener – Deacon Fellowship is intended to encourage excellence in journalism that serves the public interest through improvements in public policy, ethical standards, corporate governance or the lives of Canadians. Each fellowship is for $40,000 and up to $5,000 in expenses." Open to Canadian journalists with at least five years’ experience to complete a reporting project with a recognized Canadian news organization. Deadline: February 20, 2026.
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Journalism program

The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science

An initiative of the Reynolds School of Journalism, the Hitchcock Project "provides training for University of Nevada, Reno students interested in science journalism and other types of science communication.” The project prepares "students, professionals, and scientists to present science in visual, creative forms. Through curriculum, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities, students learn to communicate science effectively and combat misinformation while building and enhancing their skills for science storytelling."
Journalism program

The Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science

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An initiative of the Reynolds School of Journalism, the Hitchcock Project "provides training for University of Nevada, Reno students interested in science journalism and other types of science communication.” The project prepares "students, professionals, and scientists to present science in visual, creative forms. Through curriculum, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities, students learn to communicate science effectively and combat misinformation while building and enhancing their skills for science storytelling."
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Awards

INN Nonprofit News Awards

"The Nonprofit News Awards, or INNYs, honor excellence in journalism, leadership and community service across the field of nonprofit news. The INNYs include and go beyond traditional award categories like 'best investigative journalism' to recognize what differentiates nonprofit news – values like collaboration, innovation and impact. The awards are open to all news organizations that are full members in good standing of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN)." Categories include Best Investigative Journalism Award, Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism and many more. Cash prizes. Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026.
Awards

INN Nonprofit News Awards

Summary:
"The Nonprofit News Awards, or INNYs, honor excellence in journalism, leadership and community service across the field of nonprofit news. The INNYs include and go beyond traditional award categories like 'best investigative journalism' to recognize what differentiates nonprofit news – values like collaboration, innovation and impact. The awards are open to all news organizations that are full members in good standing of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN)." Categories include Best Investigative Journalism Award, Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism and many more. Cash prizes. Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026.
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Workshop

Follow the Carbon, the Money and the Data

The Climate Journalism Network Austria is organizing this investigative workshop in Vienna, for journalists based in Europe. In a two-day workshop on April 24 and 25, 2026, participants will learn how to trace emissions, examine lobbying at the EU level, and follow financial flows. Includes travel and lodging. Apply by January 31.
Workshop

Follow the Carbon, the Money and the Data

Summary:
The Climate Journalism Network Austria is organizing this investigative workshop in Vienna, for journalists based in Europe. In a two-day workshop on April 24 and 25, 2026, participants will learn how to trace emissions, examine lobbying at the EU level, and follow financial flows. Includes travel and lodging. Apply by January 31.
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