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Russia, China and Cuba Are Amplifying Hurricane Misinformation, US Says

"Russian and Chinese-linked influence actors and the Cuban government have been amplifying misinformation following two deadly U.S. hurricanes, including false claims that the U.S. was denying disaster relief claims, a U.S. official said on Monday."

Source: Reuters, 10/30/2024

"Army Of Bots Promotes Petrostate Hosting Global Climate Talks"

"At least 1,800 bots on the social media site X are promoting the controversial choice of Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer, to host next month’s U.N. Climate Change Conference known as COP29, according to a new analysis shared exclusively with The Washington Post."

Source: Washington Post, 10/30/2024
November 8, 2024

DEADLINE: Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities seeks applications from professional journalists across the Philippines for its six-month story grants. The aim is to provide space for climate and energy stories in Philippine communities by training provincial journalists and media practitioners. Deadline: Nov 8, 2024.

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November 30, 2024

DEADLINE: Canadian Media Guild's Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, member of an Indigenous community and registered in a media program. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years. Apply by Nov 30, 2024.

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New Reports Ahead of COP29 Show World Spinning Its Wheels on Climate Action

"A trio of reports released ahead of next month’s COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan all show that the existing national policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement will heat the planet by close to 3 degrees Celsius by 2100, as warming has accelerated in the past few years."

Source: Inside Climate News, 10/29/2024

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