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Rare Disease Reporting Guide

National Press Foundation (NPF)

"Rare disease researchers, patients and caregivers alike often welcome news media coverage to bring awareness to conditions that, despite the term 'rare,' collectively impact more than 300 million people worldwide. However, journalists should take special considerations in both the newsgathering and reporting process to treat subjects ethically and best serve audiences. "
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Rare Disease Reporting Guide

Summary:
"Rare disease researchers, patients and caregivers alike often welcome news media coverage to bring awareness to conditions that, despite the term 'rare,' collectively impact more than 300 million people worldwide. However, journalists should take special considerations in both the newsgathering and reporting process to treat subjects ethically and best serve audiences. "
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National Press Foundation (NPF)

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Fellowships & Grants

Solutions Journalism Student Media Challenge

"The Solutions Journalism Network is building a cohort of student news outlets at colleges and universities for the 2026-27 academic year that will do solutions reporting on the urgent topic of youth mental health. The classes/newsrooms selected will receive $7,500 to pursue their reporting, along with deep training, cohort learning and more support." Deadline: March 20. Questions? Attend one of two online info sessions:
Fellowships & Grants

Solutions Journalism Student Media Challenge

Summary:
"The Solutions Journalism Network is building a cohort of student news outlets at colleges and universities for the 2026-27 academic year that will do solutions reporting on the urgent topic of youth mental health. The classes/newsrooms selected will receive $7,500 to pursue their reporting, along with deep training, cohort learning and more support." Deadline: March 20. Questions? Attend one of two online info sessions:
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Training: Causes and Responses to Extreme Winter Weather

"Recent winter extremes have raised new questions about how a warming Arctic may be reshaping weather far beyond the polar regions. Hosted by URI's Metcalf Institute and the Solutions Journalism Network, this training explores the links between Arctic ice loss, polar vortex disruptions and the growing frequency of severe winter weather across the Northern Hemisphere. Panelists examined what scientists know, where questions remain, and how journalists can responsibly report on these connections. The discussion will also focus on solutions — such as grid resiliency efforts in Texas — that show how communities are adapting to these emerging risks." The live training was open only to working journalists.
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Training: Causes and Responses to Extreme Winter Weather

Summary:
"Recent winter extremes have raised new questions about how a warming Arctic may be reshaping weather far beyond the polar regions. Hosted by URI's Metcalf Institute and the Solutions Journalism Network, this training explores the links between Arctic ice loss, polar vortex disruptions and the growing frequency of severe winter weather across the Northern Hemisphere. Panelists examined what scientists know, where questions remain, and how journalists can responsibly report on these connections. The discussion will also focus on solutions — such as grid resiliency efforts in Texas — that show how communities are adapting to these emerging risks." The live training was open only to working journalists.
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February 25, 2026

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Awards

John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism

Columbia Journalism School

"The John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism, which carries a $5,000 prize, is given annually for news reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to the public’s understanding of environmental issues. The award was founded in 1993 by family, friends and colleagues of John B. Oakes (1913-2001), who was an environmental journalism pioneer, the founder of the modern op-ed page, and the editor of the editorial page for the New York Times from 1961 to 1976. It recognizes journalists whose work meets the highest standards of journalistic excellence." Deadline: April 22, 2026.
Awards

John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism

Summary:
"The John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism, which carries a $5,000 prize, is given annually for news reporting that makes an exceptional contribution to the public’s understanding of environmental issues. The award was founded in 1993 by family, friends and colleagues of John B. Oakes (1913-2001), who was an environmental journalism pioneer, the founder of the modern op-ed page, and the editor of the editorial page for the New York Times from 1961 to 1976. It recognizes journalists whose work meets the highest standards of journalistic excellence." Deadline: April 22, 2026.
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Columbia Journalism School

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Training program

The Mental Health Reporting Project

"Poynter’s Mental Health Reporting Project equips journalists with specialized tools to cover sensitive topics ethically across all beats. Through five expert-led sessions, journalists learn accountable approaches to trauma, suicide, addiction, and mental health disparities that traditional training often overlooks. Developed in partnership with The Carter Center, this self-paced program delivers practical insights to minimize harm while creating impactful stories. Participants gain essential skills that protect their own mental health while producing nuanced coverage that engages audiences and serves vulnerable communities."
Training program

The Mental Health Reporting Project

Summary:
"Poynter’s Mental Health Reporting Project equips journalists with specialized tools to cover sensitive topics ethically across all beats. Through five expert-led sessions, journalists learn accountable approaches to trauma, suicide, addiction, and mental health disparities that traditional training often overlooks. Developed in partnership with The Carter Center, this self-paced program delivers practical insights to minimize harm while creating impactful stories. Participants gain essential skills that protect their own mental health while producing nuanced coverage that engages audiences and serves vulnerable communities."
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Article

Covering Battery Storage

"The latest edition of our biweekly newsletter for local journalists explores battery storage, including the important role that battery energy storage systems play in the renewable energy transition, sample stories to inspire your work, and reporting tips from New York Times energy correspondent Ivan Penn."
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Covering Battery Storage

Summary:
"The latest edition of our biweekly newsletter for local journalists explores battery storage, including the important role that battery energy storage systems play in the renewable energy transition, sample stories to inspire your work, and reporting tips from New York Times energy correspondent Ivan Penn."
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Locally Sourced, Covering Climate Now

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February 24, 2026

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