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"New York, New Jersey and Delaware were accused in federal lawsuits Thursday of improperly allowing Atlantic sturgeon to be killed by commercial fishing operations even as the prehistoric fish is on the brink of disappearing."
Metcalf Institute's first cohort for this new fellowship will focus on 10 newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Includes training sessions, coaching and $1000 stipend. Newsrooms that are by and for underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: Nov 21, 2024.
"Entanglements are a leading cause of death for endangered North Atlantic right whales. Removing fishing lines from the ocean could help minimize this risk—but only if lobstermen get on board, experts say."
"Leaves around the northern U.S. are starting to turn orange, yellow and red, inspiring legions of leaf lovers to hop in their cars and travel to the countryside for the best look at fall’s fireworks."
"Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, people around a warming globe marched in youth-led protest, saying their voices are being heard but not sufficiently acted upon."
"For at least 15 years, a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. chemical plant in Niagara Falls, New York, has been sending a pollutant that causes bladder cancer into the air at levels 1,000 percent higher than what state regulators now consider safe for the public to breathe, documents show."
Presented by Sierra Club Canada during Climate Week NY, this art exhibit reflects how climate change is impacting lives in Canada and underlines the need to cap rising fossil fuel emissions. 10am - 7pm EDT.
During Climate Week in New York, Summer of Heat, Climate Rights International (CRI) and Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) invite you to this open and in-depth discussion on the future of climate activism. 7:00 p.m. ET. The event will also be livestreamed.
Join The Influencer Lab for Tomorrow (TILT) with Fossil Free Media, and climate influencer agency Cuíca for a free climate storytelling workshop at Climate Week New York. Speakers include SEJ member Dharna Noor, reporter at The Guardian. 3:30-5:30, followed by happy hour until 7pm.