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    WEBINAR ALERT! Join us Feb. 18 at 9am DC / 2pm London / 9pm Bangkok for a conversation about the Biden administration's environmental policies. Speakers: Anthony Swift of , of , & Stewart Patrick of . Register now:

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  2. As climate change increases, so will the numbers of people displaced because of it. Our second this week comes from this story in by about how to help displaced communities drive their own recovery:

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  3. Hey, Portuguese-speaking EJNers! If you missed our webinar on fisheries and sustainability, you can now watch the full conversation w/ , , & Elsa da Glória Pátria of now:

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  4. Feb 12

    Grant alert for Indigenous media makers! Our partners are offering grants to Indigenous journalists to tell stories of climate justice, biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems. Deadline March 12 h/t

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  5. Interactive graphics and maps, great photos... Our new data story has it all. Check out all the cute photos of Indonesia's so-called "smiling dolphin" below and click the link to learn about threats to these nearly-extinct animals:

    A photo of the freshwater Irrawaddy dolphin sticking its head vertically out of the water. These dolphins appear to be smiling because of how their mouths curve.
    An Irrawaddy dolphin jumping out of the water onto its back. Because these dolphins appear to be smiling constantly, the dolphin has a very playful expression mid-jump.
    An Irrawaddy dolphin sticking its head out of the water in a river in Indonesia, seemingly giving the camera a side-eye.
    Two Irrawaddy dolphins swimming together in an Indonesian river. One is mostly submerged and only its back is visible, while the other one, potentially a baby, is sticking its head out of the water to breathe.
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  6. Technology like will be an increasingly important tool in building resiliency and adaptation to climate change. Learn about one way that's already happening in the recording of our latest webinar:

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  7. OCEAN STORY GRANTS: Send us your pitch for an investigative, in-depth story about threats to the ocean by Feb. 25 to be considered for this grant opportunity. Read more about eligibility and what we're looking for at the link below:

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  8. Feb 11

    Thank you, , for the feature! As women around the world break glass ceilings, female journalists and storytellers should tell stories of amazing women breaking barriers in the fields of science, tech, environment and health.

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  9. This is what a female science journalist looks like in action! In this photo, past EJN grantee is in Cozumel, Mexico, interviewing a source about the Mesoamerican Reef. Check out the article in Spanish at the link.

    Journalist Adriana Varillas in Cozumel, Mexico, interviewing a source at a table with a video camera and hand notebook.
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  10. Mesoamerican Reef grantee is another female science reporter you should follow for ! We're resharing her article from 2020 about how macroalgae is affecting this critically endangered ecosystem.

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  11. Clean water scarcity & drought are helping drive human-wildlife conflict in Narok County, Kenya. But efforts to solve those problems in some places are making a difference, writes climate reporter & EJN grantee :

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  12. Through our Bay of Bengal climate & resilience grant recently reported on the resiliency of Mannar’s coral reefs, despite growing threats from climate change. Read more of her reporting below for .

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  13. If you're interested in biodiversity, EJN grantee is someone to follow! "I am an Indian wildlife biologist-turned-journalist," she says. "This here in the background is the Western Ghats, one of the 'hottest' biodiversity hotspots of the world."

    A selfie Aathira took in India's Western Ghats.
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  14. “Female voices, especially those working on solutions to different problems or leading the charge in their own communities, must be amplified,” says for . Follow her for biodiversity, climate & environment reporting in the Philippines.

    Philippine Daily Inquirer journalist Jhesset Enano
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  15. EJN grantee writes about biodiversity, climate, and the environment for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. For , we’re resharing a story she wrote in 2019 about the nexus of climate change and mental health:

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  16. ⚠️! warns of a South Asia "disease of gigantism." "In western Nepal they are building a 263-meter-tall dam.., really moving aggressively in this fragile region which is more uncertain due to climate change."

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  17. On , shares: “When I am out on the field in rural India, I am mindful of the eyes of the women... The mothers I meet and the hope just looking at me gives them for their daughters is often the best part of my reporting trips.”

    Journalist Disha Shetty (right) hugs Dayamati Biswal (left) a local woman from India after interviewing her.
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  18. Join this live conversation happening now about how climate change is exacerbating natural disasters in India and around the world. With EJNers and

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  19. To celebrate , we’re sharing some of the stories our many women grantees have produced that explore the science behind climate and environmental change. gets us started with this story:

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  20. Feb 10

    𝑽𝑨𝑵𝑼𝑨𝑻𝑼 Massive clean-up efforts carried out by Vanuatu after disaster waste generated by TC Harold.

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  21. Today is , aka ! This article has a few environment stories to check out, and we’ll be sharing more today from women we’ve supported. We’d also like to hear from you: Who’s your favorite female environmental writer, and why?

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