✍️Science Writing News Roundup #165
How scientists can help reporters cover disasters + Focus on the humans, not the robots + Top tips for breaking into narrative journalism.
Journalists should share their own climate disasters: It’s an important step in helping audiences to understand what’s at stake. “News reporting needs to explain why extreme weather events are happening with increased frequency, why this matters, and, most importantly, what individuals and communities can do not only to prepare for more intense weather but also to reduce reliance on fossil fuels,” writes Jill Hopke. (Photo: Unsplash)
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🧮Resources
Focus on the humans, not the robots: tips from the author of AP guidelines on how to cover AI. “As journalism about AI becomes a staple of reporting across beats, it's key to think about basic journalistic questions,” says Garance Burke.
Storm warning — how to prepare for weather disaster reporting. Reporting in a community following a storm can help your audience truly understand what happened to people and why it matters.
Tree equity and trees’ impact on surface temperatures, human health: A research roundup. The absence of trees is not just an aesthetic discrepancy -- it can impact human health and well-being, a growing body of research shows.
Top tips for breaking into narrative journalism: Narrative journalism can provide readers with a powerful and rewarding experience. Instead of cut-and-dry facts and figures, this form of writing focuses on developing rich characters and telling a story while explaining or analyzing a complex issue.
🔭Articles
How scientists can help reporters cover disasters: Scientist Christopher Reddy says researchers and journalists need to work together to separate fact from speculation.
Reporting on sexual misconduct in the sciences. Journalists known for covering harassment often don’t have to do much fishing for stories; the tips come to them. But for those less familiar with the beat, it takes more intentional work to find the right story to cover.
Why now is the time to report on sepsis. Now is the perfect time for local stories related to sepsis: September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and the CDC has just unveiled its Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements.
An epic road trip: A Q&A with Ben Goldfarb, author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, on following research where it leads.
To cover climate change in resource-strapped newsrooms, journalists need to embrace collaboration. International networks offer inspiration for pooling resources, says Emmanuel Ameyaw, founder of The Climate Insight in Ghana.
📚Opportunities
Call for applications: Training for East African journalists on how to use financial tools to investigate environmental crimes.
Join Climate Tracker’s Content Creators Hub (Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia). Climate Tracker is back with their Content Creators Hub, your gateway to mastering climate communication, unlocking multimedia tools, and creating an impact that resonates worldwide.
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Talking shop: Making the climate connection during hurricane season
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