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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

  • Fuel on Fire: Reporting El Niño and the True Costs of Climate Change

    "As extreme weather intensifies globally, coverage often attributes impacts to natural climate variability, particularly El Niño. While El Niño plays a role, the growing body of scientific evidence shows that the scale, frequency, and severity of today's extreme events are primarily driven by human-caused climate change. "But there is a second story that rarely makes

  • 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

  • Climate Communications Series: Everything Is an Energy Story

    "The energy story is moving faster than ever – and getting harder to cover. As policy shifts, technologies mature, and market dynamics evolve, reporters are making constant judgement calls about what’s newsworthy, what’s noise, and how to make sense of it all for a broader audience. "In the next edition of our Climate Communications Series,

  • Covering Mental Health As a Public Health Issue

    "Mental health and substance abuse is such a daunting focus area for health journalists, it can be tricky to know where to find sources, stats, and story leads. "Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute at noon ET on Tuesday, July 21, for a webinar on covering mental health as a public health issue. "The

  • 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 covering science either occasionally or full-time—teaches basic principles about recognizing science worth reporting on and doing it justice in your coverage. "The webinar will help