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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 10m

Don’t miss Uproot’s Journey of a Story: Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media exhibit in Washington, D.C., on 10/23 from 6-9 PM ET. Learn the stories behind 5 stories that explore climate, politics, and the importance of building trust. buff.ly/lvKoUiw

"A graphic promoting the 'Journey of a Story: Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media' gallery exhibit, featuring photos of the participating journalists: Jireh Deng, Audrey Henderson, Kanika Gupta, Aina Marzia, Aaron Cantu, and Safina Nabi."

The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 3h

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @mongabaylatam.bsky.social is hiring a Production Assistant for journalistic projects (Spanish - Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru).

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Mongabay Latam busca Asistente de Producción para proyectos periodísticos - Environmental Journalism and Education

Visión general Desde 1999, Mongabay se ha convertido en una de las principales fuentes de noticias, análisis e información sobre medio ambiente. En la actualidad, la página web atrae a más de cinco mi...

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 1d

Reflections on climate disaster, reporting, and Bad Bunny from Uprooter (and 2025 Uproot Fellow!) @angelymercado.bsky.social

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On Bad Bunny, Climate Writing, and Remembering Disaster

Some reflections on reporting from the intersection of culture and climate.

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 1d

Forcing states to shoulder the burden of recovery after climate disasters increases the likelihood of death and destruction. Uprooter Gabrielle Gurley for @prospect.org. prospect.org/environment/...

FEMA’s Years of Living Dangerously

The Trump administration’s determination to force states to shoulder disaster funding burdens guarantees more deaths and destruction.

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 6d

"As Latino communities ramp up air quality monitoring, Trump’s EPA moves to weaken pollution regulations." Uprooter @thaliajuarez.bsky.social for @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US Latinos mobilize to monitor – and improve – local air quality: ‘We have to fix it’

As Latino communities ramp up air quality monitoring, Trump’s EPA moves to weaken pollution regulations

www.theguardian.com

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 6d

Uproot is heading to Washington, D.C., from Oct. 20-23, for "Journey of a Story: Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media." Register for our 3 in-person and 1 virtual event exploring the intersections of climate and politics, and building trust as environmental journalists. linktr.ee/uprootproject

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 7d

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @important.bsky.social is hiring a part-time social media producer to join their team.

www.notion.so/importantnot...

Important, Not Important social media producer | Notion

Turns out, people still get their news — and opinions — from social media. It’s going great!

www.notion.so

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 7d

"One year after massive flooding hit western North Carolina, immigrant families are rebuilding with little more than grit, neighbors, and community organizing – under an increasingly hostile government." Uprooter @yessfun.com for @climateconnections.bsky.social

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When Helene hit, they lost their homes. Under Trump, they could lose even more. » Yale Climate Connections

One year after massive flooding hit western North Carolina, immigrant families are rebuilding with little more than grit, neighbors, and community organizing – under an increasingly hostile government...

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 7d

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @nytimes.com is hiring a Deputy Editor to join their Climate Desk and work closely with reporters in New York and Washington to conceive, shape and drive coverage of climate and environmental policies and politics.

www.nytco.com/careers/job-...

Deputy Editor, Climate Desk | The New York Times Company

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 8d

"A new analysis by The Xylom shows for the first time just how much America’s top research institutions have grown to depend on the specialized knowledge of H-1B skilled workers..." Uprooter @alexip718.com for @thexylom.com

www.thexylom.com/post/h-1b-vi...

The Most Detailed Maps of H-1B Visa Holders Joining America's Top Research Institutions

A new analysis by The Xylom shows for the first time just how much America’s top research institutions have grown to depend on the specialized knowledge of H-1B skilled workers — and how this delicate...

www.thexylom.com

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 8d

Register today for "Whose Story Counts?” Climate Politics, Media Trust, and Environmental Justice, where we'll explore the intersection of climate politics and media trust, and the work of environmental journalists of color. buff.ly/67k2Zsn

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 8d

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @seattletimes.com is hiring a Climate Reporter to cover the connections between climate change and the region’s biggest and most influential businesses. seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/apstHy...

Climate Reporter - The Seattle Times - Career Page

We’re seeking a versatile Climate Reporter to deliver breaking news, in-depth enterprise and powerful narratives on climate change

seattletimes.applytojob.com

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 9d

Watch "Sacred Planet" with Uprooter Gulnaz Khan, a three-part docuseries that explores how climate change is impacting sacred places around the world. Now on @pbs.org! www.pbs.org/show/sacred-...

Sacred Planet with Gulnaz Khan

Examine the impact of climate change on sacred places around the world in this four-part series.

www.pbs.org

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 12d

The Uproot Project stands with the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association and the Committee to Protect Journalists in calling for the safety and freedom of journalists in Gaza, Yemen, and beyond.

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 12d

SEJournal Online's interview with Martha Pskowski, part of the team that worked on the award-winning "State of Denial: How Texas’ Environmental Regulators Enable Big Oil and Other Polluters” story. Uprooter Chioma Lewis for SEJournal Online @sejorg.bsky.social

www.sej.org/publications...

Teaming Up To Tap Into Texas Regulatory Capture

When reporters from Inside Climate News and The Texas Tribune teamed up on a multipart series about Texas environmental regulators, they found state agencies sidestepping science, the law and accounta...

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 13d

The Bay Area was awarded $1.4 billion in BIL and IRA funds before the Trump administration terminated the funding. Now, the future of several nature-based projects remains uncertain. Uprooter @tanvidg.bsky.social for @baynature.org

baynature.org/article/befo...

Before the Clawbacks, This ‘Freaking Game-Changer’ for Nature Made It Rain - Bay Nature

Trump has pulled back big parts of Biden’s signature climate laws. But BIL and IRA have already awarded at least $1.4 billion to Bay Area nature.

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 14d

Kick off the Journey of a Story event series with a special screening of The White House Effect, presented by The Uproot Project in partnership with DCEFF. Mon, 10/20 6-9 PM ET. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of...

Journey of a Story: Screening & Panel on Climate Politics and Media Trust

The Uproot Project, in partnership with DCEFF, presents an engaging evening exploring climate politics and trust in the media

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 14d

"Steel communities like Gary [Indiana] were hit with a slew of federal rollbacks this summer, weakening key health and environmental protections." Uprooter Jenae Barnes for @capitalbgary.bsky.social

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EPA Rollbacks Put Gary’s Health at Risk - Capital B Gary

Steel communities like Gary were hit with a slew of federal rollbacks this summer, weakening key health and environmental protections.

gary.capitalbnews.org

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 15d

If you need something to brighten your day (and who are we kidding, we all need that right now), remember that it's Fat Bear Week 2025 and look at pictures of these glorious chonks!

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Fat Bear Week 2025

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 15d

🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @grist.org is hiring an Upper Great Lakes reporter to cover climate impacts, environmental health, and solutions to the climate crisis, primarily for a local and regional audience. job-boards.greenhouse.io/grist/jobs/4...

Regional Reporter, Interlochen

Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 16d

The Trump administration canceled $720 million in disaster preparedness funding for New Orleans despite climate change making hurricanes even stronger than Katrina was 20 years ago. Uprooter Eva Tesfaye for @wwno.org

www.wwno.org/katrina-20/2...

20 years after Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana loses $720M in disaster preparedness funding

The Trump administration cancelled a program to fund projects that help prevent storm damage before disasters. Louisiana was set to receive more than $720 million.

www.wwno.org

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 18d

Uproot is heading to Washington, D.C. from Oct. 20-23 for "Journey of a Story: Climate, Politics, and Trust in the Media," an event series exploring the intersections of climate and politics, and how environmental journalists build trust. Learn more: linktr.ee/uprootproject

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 19d

As no one claims responsibility for oil spills, fishers and farmers in India are left with little recourse. Uprooter @pragathiravi.bsky.social and Flavia Lopes for @thexylom.com

www.thexylom.com/post/india-m...

No One Wants To Be the Fall Guy for Oil Spills off India’s Coast

Since 2024, six large oil spills have polluted India's western coast, affecting millions; yet, no one, including the government, wants to take responsibility for the cleanup.

www.thexylom.com

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 19d

Don't miss the latest addition to the Uproot Resource Library, "Reporting on Atmospheric Rivers," brought to you by the fantastic @smallthoughts.bsky.social and @rachelreports.bsky.social, members of the Uproot Advisory Board!

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The Uproot Project @uprootproject.bsky.social · 20d

"Farmworking communities face a long struggle to overcome mental and emotional impacts" of wildfires. Uprooter Elham Shirin for @sierramagazine.bsky.social

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Wildfires Have Lasting Psychological Effects on Farmworkers

Farmworking communities face a long struggle to overcome mental and emotional impacts

www.sierraclub.org

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