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  • Practical Training for Journalists Investigating the Ocean

    "This four-part webinar series is designed as a practical path for journalists conducting ocean investigations. The sessions include: Webinar 1-May 19: Understanding ocean regulation and governance Webinar 2-June 9: Using OSINT tools for ship tracking and port monitoring Webinar 3-July 7: Following the money and identifying actors that profit from the ocean Webinar 4-August 11:

  • Covering the Planet With the Tools That Tax It: AI for Climate, Science and Environmental Journalists

    "Generative AI is now embedded in the workflows of major newsrooms, including The New York Times, Financial Times, and the Associated Press. "Experts predict 2026 will mark the shift from one-off experiments to AI running entire pipelines for investigations, fact-checking and audience engagement. At the same time, data centers already consume about 415 terawatt-hours globally,

  • Reporting Holistically on Arctic Sovereignty: Incorporating Science, Community and Culture

    "Canada's Arctic is an important region for the country and is central to discussions of sovereignty. Yet Arctic sovereignty is far more complex than what's typically conveyed in the news cycle. How does sovereignty shape Arctic communities beyond infrastructure and business investments, and how can the media report on the climate, community and cultural impacts

  • ScienceWriters Spotlight: Making Metrics Matter for Science Communications

    Clicks, likes and impressions tell only part of the story. So how can science communicators measure the real impact of their work? Join us for this webinar from NASW’s Institutional Communicators Committee as we explore how university comms staff are developing more meaningful ways to evaluate science and research communications. Matt Shipman (NC State) will

  • The Shifting Landscape of Science Communication Ethics

    A virtual joint event presented by the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) and the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Science writers and editors are facing a rapidly shifting professional landscape, shaped by political pressures, evolving industry norms, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In this one-hour webinar, panelists representing freelance writing,

  • CCNow Basics: Reporting Solutions

    "The news cycle around climate has never been more turbulent. Rollbacks, funding cuts, and a coordinated effort to stifle science make this a difficult moment to cover climate. And yet, it remains the defining story of our time. That’s exactly why solutions journalism matters more than ever. Audiences everywhere want to know what’s working, who’s

  • From Big Ag to Big Aquaculture, Finding Overlooked Stories

    "Factory-farmed seafood is the fastest-growing source of seafood worldwide, and right now in the U.S., the aquaculture industry is promoting farmed fish as a sustainable alternative to wild-caught seafood. But that framing buries direct links between this form of food production and land-based industrial farming, including impacts on ecosystems, local economies, and communities. In this

  • Reporting the Science: How To Vet Studies and Spot Red Flags

    "This webinar will help journalists sharpen their skills in evaluating scientific research. You’ll learn how to assess study design and statistical claims, identify common red flags in papers, and confidently vet scientific findings before reporting them. "Please note: This webinar is free and available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by

  • Crash Course: Beyond the Basics of Science Reporting

    "Science reporting requires walking a line between emphasizing the importance of findings or overselling those findings, contributing to misplaced hope or fanning exaggerated fears. This free, one-hour course—designed for reporters