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Report on PFAS Better, With a Better Mapping Tool

Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

"If drinking water safety is on your beat, then keeping track of seesawing regulations around PFAS is a challenge. But as Reporter’s Toolbox writes, a powerful government data mapping tool can help you at least locate nearby PFAS facilities at a glance. What it does well and where it sources its underlying data, plus some suggestions on using it for your reporting."
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Report on PFAS Better, With a Better Mapping Tool

Summary:
"If drinking water safety is on your beat, then keeping track of seesawing regulations around PFAS is a challenge. But as Reporter’s Toolbox writes, a powerful government data mapping tool can help you at least locate nearby PFAS facilities at a glance. What it does well and where it sources its underlying data, plus some suggestions on using it for your reporting."
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Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

Author:

Joseph A. Davis

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SEJournal

Date:

April 8, 2026

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Article

How To Cover Science at Risk – Lessons From Ukraine

The Association of British Science Writers "partnered with Science at Risk, a digital platform and community of Ukrainian scientists affected by Russia’s war, and Olesia Pavlyshyn, a science journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the Ukrainian popular science media 'Kunsht', to prepare some guidelines on what and how to report about science during wartime. The article ... discusses Ukrainian examples, but these can also be applied in other conflict situations."  
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How To Cover Science at Risk – Lessons From Ukraine

Summary:
The Association of British Science Writers "partnered with Science at Risk, a digital platform and community of Ukrainian scientists affected by Russia’s war, and Olesia Pavlyshyn, a science journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the Ukrainian popular science media 'Kunsht', to prepare some guidelines on what and how to report about science during wartime. The article ... discusses Ukrainian examples, but these can also be applied in other conflict situations."  
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March 30, 2026

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The Regulation Gap: How To Cover Toxic Chemicals in U.S. Products

"Scientists and public health advocates increasingly document links between everyday chemical exposures and serious health outcomes, yet, in many cases, those chemicals remain legal and widely used. As health journalists, we have to grapple ... with the science and the social, regulatory, and political realities that allow hazardous chemicals to persist on shelves and in the food supply long after data suggest they might harm people. Covering toxic chemicals is about examining the systems and choices that shape what’s in Americans’ bodies, why scientific knowledge doesn’t always translate into regulation, and who is disproportionately affected by the risks."
Article

The Regulation Gap: How To Cover Toxic Chemicals in U.S. Products

Summary:
"Scientists and public health advocates increasingly document links between everyday chemical exposures and serious health outcomes, yet, in many cases, those chemicals remain legal and widely used. As health journalists, we have to grapple ... with the science and the social, regulatory, and political realities that allow hazardous chemicals to persist on shelves and in the food supply long after data suggest they might harm people. Covering toxic chemicals is about examining the systems and choices that shape what’s in Americans’ bodies, why scientific knowledge doesn’t always translate into regulation, and who is disproportionately affected by the risks."
Author:

Lara Salahi

Published By:

Association of Health Care Journalists

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March 3, 2026

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Training program

Effective Science Communication: How To Discuss Your Work With Various Audiences

American Chemical Society (ACS) Institute

“In this course, participants will learn how to translate their work into compelling and readily-understandable, everyday language that will engage the public and help them appreciate science. This course will also help practicing scientists build the skills and techniques necessary to better communicate their scientific interests, research, and current projects to other scientists not familiar with the details of the workshop participant’s field. Designed for scientists at all education and experience levels, this workshop features a group exercise that help drive home its practical applications. After this workshop, expect to encounter far fewer glazed-over eyes and more engaged audiences.”
  • When: March 21, 1:30-3:30 pm ET
  • Where: At ACS Spring 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Cost: $95-$195
Training program

Effective Science Communication: How To Discuss Your Work With Various Audiences

Summary:
“In this course, participants will learn how to translate their work into compelling and readily-understandable, everyday language that will engage the public and help them appreciate science. This course will also help practicing scientists build the skills and techniques necessary to better communicate their scientific interests, research, and current projects to other scientists not familiar with the details of the workshop participant’s field. Designed for scientists at all education and experience levels, this workshop features a group exercise that help drive home its practical applications. After this workshop, expect to encounter far fewer glazed-over eyes and more engaged audiences.”
  • When: March 21, 1:30-3:30 pm ET
  • Where: At ACS Spring 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Cost: $95-$195
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American Chemical Society (ACS) Institute

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How To Cover Plastic Pollution

"Are you a journalist looking to report on plastics? Watch this Mongabay Webinar to learn how to cover this pressing topic from experts in science, civil society, and journalism. Experts say that plastic pollution presents a global human health crisis. The world produces around 400 million metric tons of plastic every single year. These plastics can contain thousands of chemicals, many of which are linked to cancer and negative reproductive human health impacts." Includes a list of resources.
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How To Cover Plastic Pollution

Summary:
"Are you a journalist looking to report on plastics? Watch this Mongabay Webinar to learn how to cover this pressing topic from experts in science, civil society, and journalism. Experts say that plastic pollution presents a global human health crisis. The world produces around 400 million metric tons of plastic every single year. These plastics can contain thousands of chemicals, many of which are linked to cancer and negative reproductive human health impacts." Includes a list of resources.
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Mongabay

Date:

June 24, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

C&EN’s Editorial Fellowship Program

Chemical & Engineering News

"C&EN covers what's new in the world of chemistry, including stories about drug development, new materials for electronics, solutions to mitigate climate change, and much more. Each year we invite a paid editorial fellow to work alongside C&EN's seasoned reporters, developing bylined news and feature stories for C&EN’s website, weekly print magazine, and podcast. Past fellows have contributed magazine features, breaking news, podcast episodes, and videos. C&EN's Editorial Fellowship Program provides a launch pad for the next generation of science journalists." The six-month fellowship begins in June. Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025. Applications re-open in early 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

C&EN’s Editorial Fellowship Program

Summary:
"C&EN covers what's new in the world of chemistry, including stories about drug development, new materials for electronics, solutions to mitigate climate change, and much more. Each year we invite a paid editorial fellow to work alongside C&EN's seasoned reporters, developing bylined news and feature stories for C&EN’s website, weekly print magazine, and podcast. Past fellows have contributed magazine features, breaking news, podcast episodes, and videos. C&EN's Editorial Fellowship Program provides a launch pad for the next generation of science journalists." The six-month fellowship begins in June. Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025. Applications re-open in early 2026.
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Chemical & Engineering News

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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water: An Explainer and Research Roundup

"We summarize studies on where PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure. Journalists would do well to educate themselves on PFAS because the issue now touches almost every beat: business, consumer, environment, health, infrastructure, legal and local municipalities that include water utilities. That’s why we created this explainer and research roundup. (For more on covering PFAS, see our related tip sheet, which includes a list of data resources.)"
Article

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water: An Explainer and Research Roundup

Summary:
"We summarize studies on where PFAS are found, health impacts, the efficacy of consumer water filters, new methods of destroying PFAS, and racial disparities in PFAS exposure. Journalists would do well to educate themselves on PFAS because the issue now touches almost every beat: business, consumer, environment, health, infrastructure, legal and local municipalities that include water utilities. That’s why we created this explainer and research roundup. (For more on covering PFAS, see our related tip sheet, which includes a list of data resources.)"
Author:

Rachel Layne

Published By:

The Journalist’s Resource

Date:

August 9, 2023

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