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Environmental Health
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Lead exposure: Advocates propose individual, government actions
At HJ25 advocates argued for sweeping government responses to reduce the risk of lead exposure while highlighting innovative ways residents…
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How one reporter revealed dangerous levels of radioactivity in groundwater
A Toledo Blade reporter’s independent water testing found levels of radioactivity up to 1,731 times higher than normal background levels.
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Covering bird flu from an ecological angle
Bird flu coverage shouldn’t be limited to what’s happening in birds, cows and humans — make sure to look at…
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NYT’s ‘50 States, 50 Fixes’ exemplifies the climate journalism audiences need
The New York Times began a series on March 25 that celebrates environmental progress in each state.
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Mapping local economic consequences of federal cuts to NIH: How they did it
Learn how two researchers created an interactive map showing local impacts of cutting funding at NIH-funded facilities across the U.S.
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Covering the ongoing bird flu story: Identifying appropriate sources
There are a variety of angles to cover when writing about the current bird flu outbreak. Make sure to pick…
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How science journalists can reach a more bipartisan audience
An interview with top Democratic pollster David Shor is relevant for science journalists looking to reach a more bipartisan audience.
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Tracking the Trump Administration’s effects on science and health care
It’s imperative that journalists communicate the local, tangible effects of Trump’s federal government disruptions to their readers.
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Redlining’s lingering public health legacy
Recent studies show that people from formerly redlined neighborhoods face multiple health disparities including a lower life expectancy.
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Two journalists discuss investigation on pesticides and children’s health in Brazil
Reporters Sílvia Lisboa and Carla Ruas collaborated with scientists to examine how pesticides in Brazil disproportionately impact children in rural…