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Featured Environmental Health
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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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How to help your audience understand the unprecedented LA fires
Journalists need to help audiences understand how new and different these fires are, and what that means going forward.
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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come
The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a public health emergency with short- and long-term…
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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025
While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. Here are some story ideas…
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Scientist, journalist and editor Katie Burke joins AHCJ as new environmental health beat leader
Katie Burke, a science journalist and editor based in Virginia, has joined AHCJ as the new environmental health beat leader.
