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SUMMARY:What Editors Actually Want: Pitching Environmental Investigations
DESCRIPTION:“Editors play a decisive role in shaping which environmental investigations move forward and get published\, yet their expectations are often opaque to reporters. In this session you will learn how editors assess pitches\, what signals for them a strong investigative idea\, and why some proposals advance while others stall. \n“Drawing on the experience of several outlets\, the session offers concrete guidance on pitching accountability-driven environmental investigations. Participants will learn how to sharpen their story angles and align their proposals with editorial priorities and funding considerations. \n“Designed for journalists committed to uncovering environmental harm and holding power to account.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/what-editors-actually-want-pitching-environmental-investigations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184549Z
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SUMMARY:Data Journalism: Reporting Where Climate and Health Meet
DESCRIPTION:“In this webinar\, Climate Central and SciLine will walk journalists through the tools and skills needed to report accurately and confidently when climate and health overlap. You’ll learn how to find climate and health data\, key terminology\, where to find the right experts\, and how to tell familiar stories in a way that centers the communities most affected by climate change and its health impacts. We’ll also look at real newsroom examples of health reporting built on these tools and skills\, so you can see firsthand what kinds of questions the data can help answer and how it fits into timely storytelling. You’ll walk away from this session with story ideas\, paired with graphics\, toolkits\, and expert resources to support your reporting.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/data-journalism-reporting-where-climate-and-health-meet/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
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SUMMARY:Inside SAM.gov: An Open Data Demo for Journalists
DESCRIPTION:A webinar hosted by The Journalist’s Resource: “SAM.gov — the federal government’s System for Award Management — is one of the most underused databases in public-interest journalism. It tracks hundreds of billions of dollars in federal contracts and grants\, the companies and organizations that receive them\, and entities barred or suspended from doing business with the government. If you cover federal spending\, government contractors\, nonprofits\, or public accountability\, this data is for you. \n“This session is a hands-on demo\, not a panel discussion. We’ll walk through what’s in SAM.gov’s open data\, how to access and navigate it\, and how to start asking it real questions. Then we’ll open it up: Bring your story ideas\, and we’ll work through what the data can and can’t tell you.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/inside-sam-gov-an-open-data-demo-for-journalists/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260319T230411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T230626Z
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SUMMARY:Covering Contaminated Sites Under Trump
DESCRIPTION:“Most of us have a contaminated site near us\, but without reporters playing a watchdog role\, these sites often languish for decades\, potentially impacting people’s health. The stakes couldn’t be higher: Trump’s proposed cutting the budget to the very program responsible for cleaning those sites up. \n“In this [Public Media Journalists Association] webinar\, journalist and creator of the award-winning ‘Hazard NJ’ and ‘Hazard NYC’ podcasts\, Jordan Gass-Pooré provides tips on the ways journalists can report on contaminated sites in the age of Trump using open-source and OSINT tools.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/covering-contaminated-sites-under-trump/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260326T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260307T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T205639Z
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SUMMARY:ERC Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:“Stuck on a reporting decision? Can’t figure out how to move an investigation forward? Unsure about funding\, framing\, or strategy? Or maybe you just need a friendly\, thoughtful conversation and a bit of inspiration. We’re excited to announce our new ERC Office Hours\, a monthly space for you to bring the real questions you’re navigating right now.” \nThe Environmental Reporting Collective in Indonesia is offering a casual\, online session where you can connect directly with advisors from the ERC network. Each session includes three advisors in separate breakout rooms\, so you can choose the conversation most relevant to you. \nFor the March 26 event: \n\nDarshini Kandasmy of Trident Media: Organised crime & corruption reporting (paper trails\, finance)\nJelter Meers of Putlitzer Center: Freelancing\, pitching & starting a media business\nGerry Flynn of Mongabay: Environmental investigations & field reporting\n\nSign up asap. Ten participants max in each breakout room. \nWhen: 8 p.m. GMT +8 // 6 a.m. EDT
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/erc-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260324T215154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T215154Z
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SUMMARY:Press Briefing: 'Virtually Impossible Heat' & the Future of the American West
DESCRIPTION:“Hundreds of records have been shattered across the Western US amid an early spring heatwave found to be ‘virtually impossible without climate change.’ As abnormally hot weather continues\, join Covering Climate Now and Climate Central for a special webinar highlighting the potential long-term impacts to Western snowpacks\, water scarcity\, and wildfire risks that will linger long after cooler weather arrives. \nIn this press briefing\, meteorologists and reporters will explain how this extreme heat event offers a glimpse into our climate change future\, equipping journalists with a better understanding of how to make the climate connection in their own reporting during the next ‘heat dome’ impacting their region.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/press-briefing-virtually-impossible-heat-the-future-of-the-american-west/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260319T222307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T222658Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Media: A Starter Guide for Scientists
DESCRIPTION:“SciLine has facilitated thousands of interactions between scientists and journalists\, always with the goal of adding research-backed evidence and context to news stories. We know that ‘the media’ can seem like a black box to scientists and that speaking to reporters can be confusing or even intimidating. \n“This free\, virtual\, one-hour course—designed specifically for media-curious scientists with little or no media experience—teaches the basics scientists need to know as they consider dipping their toes or diving deeper into media engagement. We provide an overview of the U.S. news landscape\, including the different types of media outlets and reporters a scientist might encounter (and what each is looking for)\, professional similarities and differences between journalists and scientists\, and the risks and benefits of participating in interviews.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/understanding-the-media-a-starter-guide-for-scientists/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T090000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260319T225414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T225507Z
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SUMMARY:RMetS/Weather Change Webinar
DESCRIPTION:“The Royal Meteorological Society and Weather Change are hosting a webinar series over the next few months. \n“Our first webinar will focus on the importance of social and behavioural science in communicating climate variability\, especially in terms of engaging audiences to leave them feeling empowered during extreme weather events and in relation to climate change. We will also look at how we can use images and visuals to tell extreme weather and climate change stories. \n“This webinar will be aimed towards weather presenters\, journalists\, academics and meteorologists who regularly engage with the media\, who want to deepen their understanding of climate change communications.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/rmets-weather-change-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260316T222937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T222937Z
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SUMMARY:ACIP Meeting Countdown: COVID Vaccine and What Else Is at Stake
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to get up to speed before the March 18-19 CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting. This webinar\, co-hosted by the Expert Vaccine Analysis Team and the Association of Health Care Journalists\, will provide independent\, evidence-based discussion of topics expected to come up during the meeting. \nThese items include vaccine safety and quality monitoring\, data on COVID vaccine safety\, possible recommendation votes related to COVID vaccine injuries\, and other issues\, such as the evidence framework the CDC uses to assess vaccine data and the risk/benefit analysis of vaccines. We will also discuss other emerging topics that may arise before the meeting. \nWhether you’re a journalist covering immunization policy\, a public health professional navigating a rapidly shifting vaccine landscape\, or a researcher tracking the latest safety data\, this webinar will help equip you with the scientific context you need to understand what’s at stake. The panel of senior vaccine scientists — including Norman Baylor\, Ph.D.\, Miles Braun\, M.D.\, Fiona Havers\, M.D.\, and Paul Offit\, M.D. — will cut through the noise and offer clear\, unbiased analysis.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/acip-meeting-countdown-covid-vaccine-and-what-else-is-at-stake/
CATEGORIES:Health Policy,Infectious Diseases,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260306T224307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225228Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding ChatGPT Health: How Large Language Models Are Being Used To Triage Care
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health\, a feature allowing users to incorporate data from their medical records and wellness apps to ask questions about their health and test results\, and understand potential treatment options. \nIn this webinar\, panelists will cover how it works\, the potential benefits and cautions for this and other ChatGPT platforms\, how patients and physicians are using large language models in health care now\, and what journalists and consumers need to know.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/understanding-chatgpt-health-how-large-language-models-are-being-used-to-triage-care/
CATEGORIES:AI and Patient Safety,Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260227T203106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T203106Z
UID:2789-1773230400-1773235800@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling or Storylistening: The Role of Receptivity in Crafting Narratives
DESCRIPTION:This edition of the Vital Impacts Online Speaker Series features Amy Martin\, “the acclaimed environmental journalist and audio storyteller behind the award-winning podcast Threshold. \n“Since launching the series in 2016\, Martin has taken listeners beyond the headlines through deeply reported\, immersive seasons exploring topics such as the restoration of the American bison\, the rapidly warming Arctic\, and the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C always centering nuance\, context\, and lived human experience. \n“A former Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism whose work has appeared on All Things Considered\, The World\, Here & Now\, and Reveal\, Martin will explore how deep listening to landscapes and to the communities most affected by change\, can transform how we tell urgent environmental stories without oversimplifying them.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/storytelling-or-storylistening-the-role-of-receptivity-in-crafting-narratives/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260216T003726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223526Z
UID:2716-1773144000-1773147600@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Is There Ethical AI Use in Climate Journalism?
DESCRIPTION:“As AI becomes more ubiquitous\, journalists and newsrooms are increasingly using AI tools in their newsgathering and production. \n“In this one-hour discussion\, we’ll discuss some of the ethical questions about using AI in journalism\, specifically on the climate story. Panelists will address a range of questions\, including what factors to take into consideration before using AI\, which tools could deepen our reporting\, how to be transparent with audiences about our use of these tools\, and how journalists should consider the climate toll of AI tools and report them to audiences. Come with questions that you’re wondering about or facing in your journalism work.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/is-there-ethical-ai-use-in-climate-journalism/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260120T222623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222727Z
UID:2594-1773086400-1773090000@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:So You Want To Cover Science: Essential Skills for Journalists
DESCRIPTION:“Whether you’re new to the beat or looking to improve your reporting\, this webinar will equip you with the skills needed to cover science accurately and engagingly. Learn how to craft compelling stories\, go beyond the press release\, use scientific papers as starting points\, and navigate uncertainty and controversy with confidence. We’ll also discuss how to find credible outside experts and build a deeper understanding of how science really works. \n“Please note: This webinar is available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/so-you-want-to-cover-science-essential-skills-for-journalists/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260222T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T201845Z
UID:2760-1772715600-1772721000@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:NASW Virtual Business Chat: Peek Inside Niche Publications — How To Create and Sustain Them
DESCRIPTION:For NASW members only. “Ever wanted to start your own publication? Despite numerous media outlet closures in recent years\, several niche publications have emerged. This month’s NASW Freelance Committee bizchat will feature a panel of creators from niche publications\, including Sequencer magazine\, The Transmitter\, Wildlife Investigators Reporters & Editors\, and the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Panelists will share how they started their news outlet\, the challenges they faced\, and how they are growing their readership. They will also share any opportunities for freelancers.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/nasw-virtual-business-chat-peek-inside-niche-publications-how-to-create-and-sustain-them/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260226T215452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T220759Z
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SUMMARY:Media Briefing: Maternal Health in Rural America
DESCRIPTION:“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 next media briefing will cover 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 will participate in a moderated conversation and then take reporter questions on the record.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/media-briefing-maternal-health-in-rural-america/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260220T225059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T225059Z
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SUMMARY:Press Briefing: AI’s Unquenchable Thirst for Water
DESCRIPTION:“Beyond its staggering electricity demands\, AI requires water — and a lot of it. \n“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. \n“As big tech continues its plan to build as many data centers as possible\, join Covering Climate Now for a one-hour discussion where we’ll highlight the reasons for AI’s ever-growing thirst\, explore how to cover the local concerns of communities facing water shortages\, and investigate potential solutions to safeguard this increasingly scarce resource.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/press-briefing-ais-unquenchable-thirst-for-water/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260129T215203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T215203Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Writing Unfiltered: What We Do\, Who We Help and How to Get Started
DESCRIPTION:“Medical writing is a growing and multifaceted part of science communication. This session offers an unfiltered look at what medical writers do\, the audiences they support\, and the skills that matter in the role. We’ll also cover practical ways to break into the field\, including how to spot entry‑level opportunities and start connecting with organizations that work with medical writers. A short activity will help you reflect on your own strengths and interests to see whether medical writing might be a good fit for you.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/medical-writing-unfiltered-what-we-do-who-we-help-and-how-to-get-started/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260214T154104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T154104Z
UID:2702-1772096400-1772101800@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Investigations and the Law: What Editors Expect Freelancers To Know
DESCRIPTION:“Freelancing in investigative journalism can be risky\, especially when legal threats are a real possibility. \n“So how much legal knowledge do editors expect when freelancers pitch environmental investigations? Learn how they assess legal preparedness\, what kind of support they can offer\, and when publication lawyers step in to protect hard-hitting reporting. \n“Find out what you need to get commissioned\, get published\, and avoid preventable legal trouble. \n“This practical webinar covers the legal basics every freelancer needs to know\, from evidence collection and defamation to right of reply\, public interest\, and fact-checking.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/environmental-investigations-and-the-law-what-editors-expect-freelancers-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260219T180118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T180118Z
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SUMMARY:Media Briefing: Local Implications of Data Center Growth
DESCRIPTION:“Data center development is rapidly accelerating across the United States. At SciLine’s next briefing\, jointly hosted with AAAS’ EPI Center\, scientists will brief both reporters and public officials on national trends and local implications of data center growth. \n“The briefing will cover data center basics\, why and at what rate their growth is accelerating\, and how related increases in electricity demand\, cooling needs\, and backup generation are affecting local power grids\, water resources\, and air quality. This virtual briefing will feature short conversations with three experts\, followed by a moderated Q&A\, all on the record.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/media-briefing-local-implications-of-data-center-growth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260218T224624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224624Z
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SUMMARY:Crash Course: Science Essentials for Local Reporters
DESCRIPTION:“SciLine has helped thousands of journalists add small but important doses of science to their local news stories. Now\, we’re offering a FREE one-hour ‘crash course’ — designed specifically for local and general assignment reporters — to teach basic principles about how science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story. \n“Freelance science reporter Elena Renken and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen will together lay out key do’s\, don’ts\, and pitfalls to watch for when including science in your news reporting.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/crash-course-science-essentials-for-local-reporters/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260219T183658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T183658Z
UID:2741-1771934400-1771938000@connector.casw.org
SUMMARY:Press Briefing: AI Data Centers & Their Climate and Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:“The tech industry’s insatiable interest in AI is driving a data center boom in the US that shows no sign of slowing down; nearly 3\,000 are under construction\, adding to the more than 4\,000 already in operation. The environmental footprint of these facilities is immense: A single AI-focused data center consumes as much electricity as 100\,000 households\, the largest ones under development are expected to use 20 times as much. Much of this power comes from fossil fuels with new gas power generation doubling over the past year\, driven by AI’s need for energy\, when we need to be lowering emissions. \n“Once touted by tech companies for their potential boon to stimulate local economies with short-lived construction jobs\, these proposed facilities have seen nationwide pushback from across the political spectrum for driving up electricity prices\, which are now climbing more than twice as fast as inflation\, and for their local environmental impacts. \n“This discussion will equip journalists with the fundamental understanding of the economic and climate impacts stemming from AI’s vast power use\, explore how to investigate data centers in their area\, and highlight unique story ideas to tackle this growing issue playing out in communities across the world.” \nThis CCNow webinar is the first in a three-part series on AI.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/press-briefing-ai-data-centers-their-climate-and-community-impact/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260206T212649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T212649Z
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SUMMARY:Choosing Your Publishing Adventure: Options for Science-Focused Books
DESCRIPTION:“Many options exist for turning a science-focused manuscript into a book that reaches its target reader group. Each option has its advantages\, from the flexibility and higher margins of self-publishing to the credibility and mainstream visibility of traditional publishing. This event will help you compare and contrast the different publishing routes for science-based fiction and non-fiction books aimed at all audiences\, from children to adult. Jenna Campbell from Orca Book Publishers will present on traditional publishing and Emily Perkins of FriesenPress will give an overview of the self-publishing process\, with audience Q&A to follow each presentation. If you have a science-focused manuscript in hand or you’ve been thinking about turning an idea into a manuscript\, this event will equip you with valuable information for moving your project toward publication. \n“All registrants will be able to enter a draw for a free manuscript evaluation by FriesenPress. A professional editor will read your manuscript in its entirety and provide feedback about your book’s strengths\, where it can be improved – with examples right from your text – and some recommendations for your metadata. You will also be provided with recommendations for your next steps and editing services. Value: $499 CAD. \n“Cost: Free for SWCC Members / $30 CAD for Non-Members. If you decide to become a member of SWCC within 2 weeks of the event date\, your membership fee (in the applicable category) will be discounted by the amount you paid for event registration.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/choosing-your-publishing-adventure-options-for-science-focused-books/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
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SUMMARY:Covering Climate Across Beats
DESCRIPTION:“Climate change touches every corner of our lives. From the food we eat to the sports we play\, from the economy to public health\, and from education to infrastructure. Yet\, too often\, the climate connection goes unreported\, leaving audiences with incomplete stories. \n“The truth is\, every journalist is\, in a way\, a climate journalist. Whether you cover agriculture\, sports\, crime\, or culture\, climate change is shaping the stories on your beat. Recognizing and reporting these connections isn’t just good journalism: It’s essential to giving audiences the full picture. \n“Join us for a live training session on how to make the climate connection across beats. We’ll share practical tips for identifying climate angles in everyday stories\, explore examples from newsrooms around the world\, and show you how even one sentence can transform your reporting. No science background required\, just a willingness to connect the dots!” \nJournalists worldwide can choose one of two sessions: \n\nFebruary 19\, 6 a.m. US Eastern Time (11 a.m. UTC). Register here.\nFebruary 19\, 1 p.m. US Eastern Time (6 p.m. UTC). Register here.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/covering-climate-across-beats/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260209T000934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T001156Z
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SUMMARY:Causes and Responses to Extreme Winter Weather
DESCRIPTION:“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 will examine 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. \n“The live training is open to working journalists only. After the event\, a recording of the training will be available to the public for free on the Metcalf Institute and Solutions Journalism Network websites.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/causes-and-responses-to-extreme-winter-weather/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260201T230609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T230609Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar With the Datajournalists From Oxpeckers
DESCRIPTION:“During the session\, Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism will be demonstrating how to incorporate data into environmental investigations. They will introduce the organisation and the way they work\, and showcase some of their digital tools\, including #PowerTracker (renewable energy)\, #WildEye (wildlife trafficking) and #MineAlert (mining licences) to show how data can uncover hidden environmental harms. An Oxpeckers journalist\, Andiswa Matikinca\, will also walk participants through her award-winning investigation into lithium smugglers as a real-world example of data in action.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/webinar-with-the-datajournalists-from-oxpeckers/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20260123T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T220801Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation on ‘The Cure for Everything’: Where American Public Health Is and Where It’s Headed
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in a century\, American life expectancy is declining\, an unprecedented trend for a wealthy nation and one driven largely by preventable causes of early death. The foundations of public health reforms — sanitation\, clean water\, safe housing\, pollution control\, workplace safety\, and more — doubled America’s life expectancy between the mid-1800s and today.\nBut the nation has now spent a century shifting money and attention away from public health and toward clinical medicine. The pandemic exposed the cost of that shift\, including widening health inequities\, inadequate emergency response coordination\, and erosion of public trust. \nIn her book “The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving\,” Michelle Williams tells the story of how the U.S. overcame a history of infectious disease\, poisonous environments\, and early death and how it’s still possible to rebalance clinical medicine and public health to prevent hundreds of thousands of annual avoidable premature deaths and improve all Americans’ quality of life. \nIn this webinar\, Williams will talk about key lessons from her book that could inspire lines of investigation for journalists. Linda Marsa\, a health journalist who helped Williams with the book\, will briefly address how that collaboration worked and how journalists can mine the book for story ideas in their communities.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/a-conversation-on-the-cure-for-everything-where-american-public-health-is-and-where-its-headed/
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases,Medical Studies,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20251219T203743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T203822Z
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SUMMARY:AHCJ Webinar: Building Audience With Local Climate-Health Stories
DESCRIPTION:“Climate change is often covered as a vast\, global crisis\, defined by melting ice sheets\, stalled international agreements and the persistent grip of fossil fuels. What gets far less attention are the local stories unfolding across the country: clinics adapting to wildfire\, counties redesigning emergency response plans for extreme heat\, public health responses to vector-borne diseases and more. \n“These stories reveal what’s working\, who’s innovating and where communities are making progress in protecting public health. For health journalists\, this gap is an opportunity — you just need to know where to look. In this webinar\, we’ll explore strategies\, tools and reporting pathways that can help you find compelling\, community-driven stories at the intersection of climate change and public health.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/ahcj-webinar-building-audience-with-local-climate-health-stories/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T093000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20251021T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T195250Z
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SUMMARY:JournalismFund.eu Introductory Webinar: Expert-Reviewed Journalism for Cross-Border Grants
DESCRIPTION:“Journalismfund Europe announces the re-launch of the European Cross-Border Grants with a new expert approach. The project will encourage journalists to take a more scientific and methodical approach to their investigations\, ultimately improving their ability to inform the public more effectively. It will also provide management training to twenty selected small and medium-sized media companies. \n“The project is co-funded by the European Commission (Creative Europe) and launched by Journalismfund Europe and Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga). It starts on the 1st of January 2026 for 24 months. Six calls for proposals will be published between January 2026 and mid-2027.” \nClick here for more information about the project. \nLearn more about the Expert-Reviewed Journalism Project: Register here for the introductory webinar\, Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026 @ 14:00 CET  /  8 am ET \nWebinar topics: \n\nIntroduction consortium: what are the project’s key objectives and vision? Why Expert-Reviewed Journalism?\nEngage in understanding what will be the role of experts and advisors in the framework of this project.\nAn introduction to the new grant programme where you can find out information about the eligibility\, and how to apply.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/journalismfund-eu-introductory-webinar-expert-reviewed-journalism-for-cross-border-grants/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20251105T191220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T191908Z
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SUMMARY:National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your reporting to the next level? The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)\, in collaboration with the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and the Society of Environmental Journalists\, is now accepting applications for the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF)\, a yearlong program designed to empower early-career\, U.S.-based journalists covering the critical intersections of science\, health and the environment. \nThis unique fellowship allows participants to keep their current jobs while engaging in hands-on training\, exclusive workshops and mentorship from veteran journalists and experts. Fellows will deepen their storytelling skills\, gain access to new sources and explore pressing issues shaping public understanding such as climate change\, environmental justice\, health equity and scientific innovation. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about the fellowship and hear from SHERF alumni about their experience. Don’t miss your opportunity to join this dynamic community of science\, health and environment reporters driving meaningful change.
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/national-science-health-environment-reporting-fellowship-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T074125
CREATED:20251031T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T203640Z
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SUMMARY:AHCJ Webinar: Trust\, Public Health Reporting and the CDC — Insider Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:“A lot has happened this year at the CDC with walkouts\, layoffs and the disappearance of data and reports\, presenting major challenges for journalists who report on public health. Especially when reporting on infectious disease\, the compromising of the CDC as a source of public health data and up-to-date information about outbreaks has huge implications for public health. But that’s not all that has been lost — not by a long shot. The Secretary of Health and Human Services has also undermined the CDC as a source of trustworthy information about drug use/harm reduction\, autism\, chronic disease and diet. \n“Although the dismantling of the CDC has cost the country its oldest\, most stalwart resource for public health information\, the CDC diaspora has not vanished in silence. Join us for a conversation with former CDC officials Deb Houry\, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science; Demetre Daskalakis\, former Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; and Daniel Jernigan\, former Director of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. Moderated by AHCJ Health Beat Leader Tara Haelle\, the discussion will explore: \n\nWhere journalists should turn for the reliable\, evidence-based reporting resources that formerly had a home at the CDC’s web pages.\nWho\, if anyone\, has taken over data collection and communication about infectious disease.\nWhat is missing\, now\, from the national public health picture.\nTheir biggest worries about the potential consequences of the loss of this body of expertise and communication.”
URL:https://connector.casw.org/event/ahcj-webinar-trust-public-health-reporting-and-the-cdc-insider-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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