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First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels

"To help journalists understand the Santa Marta conference and how they might go about covering it [in person or remotely], CCNow hosted a webinar on April 15. Panelists included key Colombian and Dutch diplomats who are organizing the conference and The Guardian’s Jonathan Watts. CCNow’s executive director and co-founder, Mark Hertsgaard, moderated. CCNow’s Hertsgaard and Elena González will also be in Santa Marta to support journalists with their coverage; please contact them via  editors@coveringclimatenow.org. ... The First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels, taking place April 24–29 in Santa Marta, Colombia, will begin drafting a global 'roadmap' to phase out fossil fuels. Petrostates used UN consensus rules to veto that idea last November at COP30. But as CCNow pointed out in an article published this week, the Santa Marta conference will not be governed by UN rules. What’s more, the 85-plus countries that favored a roadmap at COP30 collectively amount to the biggest economic superpower on Earth. If they can outline a credible roadmap for withdrawing their immense buying power from fossil fuels, it could echo the effect of the 2015 Paris Agreement, causing governments and private investors alike to follow suit for fear their fossil fuel investments will become stranded assets."
Conference

First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels

Summary:
"To help journalists understand the Santa Marta conference and how they might go about covering it [in person or remotely], CCNow hosted a webinar on April 15. Panelists included key Colombian and Dutch diplomats who are organizing the conference and The Guardian’s Jonathan Watts. CCNow’s executive director and co-founder, Mark Hertsgaard, moderated. CCNow’s Hertsgaard and Elena González will also be in Santa Marta to support journalists with their coverage; please contact them via  editors@coveringclimatenow.org. ... The First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels, taking place April 24–29 in Santa Marta, Colombia, will begin drafting a global 'roadmap' to phase out fossil fuels. Petrostates used UN consensus rules to veto that idea last November at COP30. But as CCNow pointed out in an article published this week, the Santa Marta conference will not be governed by UN rules. What’s more, the 85-plus countries that favored a roadmap at COP30 collectively amount to the biggest economic superpower on Earth. If they can outline a credible roadmap for withdrawing their immense buying power from fossil fuels, it could echo the effect of the 2015 Paris Agreement, causing governments and private investors alike to follow suit for fear their fossil fuel investments will become stranded assets."
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April 24, 2026 - April 29, 2026

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Distributed Energy Resources State Policy Explorer

"The Pew Charitable Trusts, in partnership with the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, developed the Distributed Energy Resources State Policy Explorer to compile and share DER-related legislation enacted throughout the country from 2021 through 2025. ... The state policy explorer features an interactive U.S. map. It contains more than 400 entries, allowing users to filter results by state; policy area (e.g., building codes, community solar, and investment support); crosscutting topics (e.g., resilience); technology, including energy storage, photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure; and demand response." Also, find a short analysis of the Explorer tool data here, listing trends and takeaways.
Resource Database / Guide

Distributed Energy Resources State Policy Explorer

Summary:
"The Pew Charitable Trusts, in partnership with the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, developed the Distributed Energy Resources State Policy Explorer to compile and share DER-related legislation enacted throughout the country from 2021 through 2025. ... The state policy explorer features an interactive U.S. map. It contains more than 400 entries, allowing users to filter results by state; policy area (e.g., building codes, community solar, and investment support); crosscutting topics (e.g., resilience); technology, including energy storage, photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure; and demand response." Also, find a short analysis of the Explorer tool data here, listing trends and takeaways.
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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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Fellowships & Grants

NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.
Fellowships & Grants

NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 17 and 18, 2026. All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1,000 stipend." Deadline to apply: April 20. Topics to be covered include Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk, The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles, and many more.
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Fellowships & Grants

McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
Fellowships & Grants

McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

Summary:
"In an era of rapid change and global interconnection, understanding and addressing the challenges of tomorrow has never been more urgent. The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends are designed to empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into the critical issues that shape our world today – issues like national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and the environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns such as inflation, trade, and supply chains. Fellows have the freedom to design their research programs, choose where to go and identify whom to engage with, allowing for an enriching experience that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend covering travel expenses (including transatlantic airfare and domestic travel) and room and board for at least 21 days. American Fellows travel to Germany, and German Fellows travel to the United States." Deadline: April 24, 2026.
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Fellowships & Grants

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

"The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide experienced journalists with a grant up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical issues related to the global economy, business or finance. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now taking place in Washington DC, we are particularly interested in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes. Both freelance and staff journalists in all forms of media with at least five years’ professional experience are eligible. Journalists from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous McGraw Fellows have explored a wide variety of topics -- and you don't need to be a business reporter to apply. Many have been generalists, or cover beats such as the environment, health care, education. Others focus on inequality or corporate accountability." Deadlines:
  • April 13, 2026 for the Spring 2026 fellowships
  • October 12, 2026 for the Fall 2026 fellowships
Fellowships & Grants

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

Summary:
"The McGraw Fellowships, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, provide experienced journalists with a grant up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical issues related to the global economy, business or finance. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now taking place in Washington DC, we are particularly interested in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes. Both freelance and staff journalists in all forms of media with at least five years’ professional experience are eligible. Journalists from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous McGraw Fellows have explored a wide variety of topics -- and you don't need to be a business reporter to apply. Many have been generalists, or cover beats such as the environment, health care, education. Others focus on inequality or corporate accountability." Deadlines:
  • April 13, 2026 for the Spring 2026 fellowships
  • October 12, 2026 for the Fall 2026 fellowships
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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."
Article

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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Fellowships & Grants

Energy Journalism Fellows

Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

"The Energy Journalism Fellows program offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, policy, and geopolitics."
  • When: June 9 - 12, 2026
  • Where: Columbia University, NYC
  • Includes: Costs of air or train travel and hotel lodging
  • Deadline: March 2
Fellowships & Grants

Energy Journalism Fellows

Summary:
"The Energy Journalism Fellows program offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, policy, and geopolitics."
  • When: June 9 - 12, 2026
  • Where: Columbia University, NYC
  • Includes: Costs of air or train travel and hotel lodging
  • Deadline: March 2
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Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

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Podcast

Reporters’ Roundtable: What’s Driving US Energy Policy News in 2026?

Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

"What issues are shaping US climate and energy policymaking in 2026? How might upcoming court rulings change things? As high utility bills persist, how is the public responding to changes in energy policy? And what stories or trends are not being told amid all of these important energy storylines? Today on the show, Bill Loveless speaks with reporters Maxine Joselow and Josh Siegel about covering energy and climate policy, and what key stories and trends they’re covering in 2026."
Podcast

Reporters’ Roundtable: What’s Driving US Energy Policy News in 2026?

Summary:
"What issues are shaping US climate and energy policymaking in 2026? How might upcoming court rulings change things? As high utility bills persist, how is the public responding to changes in energy policy? And what stories or trends are not being told amid all of these important energy storylines? Today on the show, Bill Loveless speaks with reporters Maxine Joselow and Josh Siegel about covering energy and climate policy, and what key stories and trends they’re covering in 2026."
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Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs

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Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast

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January 20, 2026

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