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🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @politico.com is hiring an editor to guide coverage of California energy, environment, climate and transportation policy. politico.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/politi...
California Energy, Environment and Climate Editor
Job Description: POLITICO is seeking a creative, ambitious and enterprising editor to guide our coverage of California energy, environment, climate and transportation policy, with a focus on how the w...
politico.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Uprooters, please fill out our short member survey to help Uproot staff better understand who is in our network and how we can best serve you in the coming years. Thank you for being part of this community and for helping shape Uproot’s future. buff.ly/uPy6BiN
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February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Protestors can learn from "tumbleweed’s relentlessness, its way of gathering into an unstoppable force, its mischief." Uprooter @mayalkapoor.bsky.social for @highcountrynews.org

www.hcn.org/articles/wha...
What tumbleweed can teach protesters  - High Country News
Learning from a reviled and inspiring weed.
www.hcn.org
February 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
DEADLINE APPROACHING: Apply to the Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy, a fellowship about how our relationship with the ocean is intertwined with systemic inequities! APPLY BY February 8 at 11:59 ET: uprootproject.org/mona-fellows...
MONA Fellowship
Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) A Partnership between Ocean Nexus and Metcalf Institute Program Overview: The Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) is a fellowship program for journalists created by O...
uprootproject.org
February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @latimes.com is hiring a reporter to produce investigations and enterprise reporting on the Trump administration, with a particular focus on stories relevant to a California audience, in addition to daily coverage of news out of Washington. jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/nantme...
Job Details | Dayforce Jobs
Find your next adventure
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February 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @nytimes.com is hiring an Assistant Climate Editor to oversee coverage of climate and environmental changes and what they mean for people, communities, industries, and the financial health of countries across the globe. www.nytco.com/careers/job-...
Assistant Editor, Climate | The New York Times Company
www.nytco.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
📢 The U.S. Journalist Assistance Network is hosting a roundtable discussion on Feb. 10 at 12 PM ET on best practices for protecting data and devices for journalists in the U.S. cpj-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Journalist safety in the US: Protecting data and devices. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The raid of a Washington Post reporter’s home and the seizure of the reporter’s devices and newsgathering materials is an alarming escalation against the press and emphasizes the need for journalists ...
cpj-org.zoom.us
February 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Go to the Uproot Resource Library to see three new reporting guides by 2025 MONA Fellows and Uprooters @rachelreports.bsky.social, @mjoel17.bsky.social, and Eva Tesfaye
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Resource Library
The Uproot Resource Library gathers together resources for and by Uproot members, as well as resources from the broader environmental journalism community. A Journalist’s Guide to Reporting on Deep-Se...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:19 PM
🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 Apply now for six new environmental reporting positions with @agwaterdesk.bsky.social

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Reporters: Apply now for six new environmental reporting positions with the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk - Ag & Water Desk
A total of 17 jobs on the environmental beat are open for emerging and experienced journalists via Report for America
agwaterdesk.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Reposted by The Uproot Project
While several city departments in Dallas had their budgets slashed to close a projected $36 million budget gap, the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability received an increase.

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Read more via @dallasnews.com
Dallas is increasing its budget for environmental initiatives. Here’s how
The city of Dallas proposes a $5.6 million budget for the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability, a slight increase from the current cycle's $5.3...
www.dallasnews.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
How have "policy changes and program eliminations by the Environmental Protection Agency" impacted environmental justice efforts in North Texas? Uprooter @mariaramos.bsky.social for @dallasnews.com

www.dallasnews.com/news/environ...
Environmental justice efforts in North Texas hampered by Trump-era EPA rollbacks
The Dallas Morning News examined the impact of policy changes and program eliminations by the Environmental Protection Agency.
www.dallasnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Queen Charlotte's wigs as a metaphor for the hubris of thinking technology alone will fix the climate crisis; in this essay I will...
February 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Wait, should I do a series of skeets matching gowns from Bridgerton Season 4 to environmental and climate journalism articles, or is that the afternoon slump talking?
February 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"Japan is spending five weeks mining the seafloor. It is a technological milestone — and a stress test for how nations balance geopolitics, clean energy demand, and environmental risk." Uprooter @rachelreports.bsky.social for @grist.org

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Japan's unprecedented project could test the limits of deep-sea mining
Japan’s five-week test of deep-sea mining is a milestone — and a test of how nations balance geopolitics, clean energy, and environmental risk.
grist.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Join us TONIGHT at 6PM ET for an info session about the Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) Fellowship. Last year's fellows will share their experiences with the fellowship! The new deadline for applications is 02/08 at 11:59 PM. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Info Session - Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) Fellowship. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us for an info session to learn more about the MONA Fellowship! We'll hear about the program experience from three past fellows - Eva Tesfaye, Rachel Ramirez, and Luis Joel Méndez González. More...
us06web.zoom.us
February 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
February's Regional Roundup is up on Uproot's Website. Check out events, articles, and job postings from the 7 US Uproot Regional Chapters. uprootproject.org/field-notes/...
Field Notes - January Regional Roundup
Articles, events, and job postings from Uproot's US Regional Chapters.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @documentedny.bsky.social is hiring a correspondent to strengthen engagement with New York City’s Caribbean immigrant communities through reporting, events, and online outreach. www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
You can still apply to the 2026 Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy Fellowship, which explores how our relationship with the ocean is intertwined with systemic inequities. The new deadline for applications is 02/08 at 11:59 PM. uprootproject.org/mona-fellows...
MONA Fellowship
Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) A Partnership between Ocean Nexus and Metcalf Institute Program Overview: The Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) is a fellowship program for journalists created by O...
uprootproject.org
January 30, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Apply now for "Big Data, Great Lakes," a journalism workshop exploring data centers in southeastern Wisconsin by @ijnr.bsky.social. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 6th www.ijnr.org/upcoming-pro...
Great Lakes Data Center Workshop — Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources
Read more about what we have planned and how to apply!
www.ijnr.org
January 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 The Plumas Sun is hiring a Disaster Recovery Reporter to cover the rebuilding of the four destroyed communities of Greenville, Canyondam, Indian Falls and Warner Valley and related disaster recovery stories. plumassun.org/job-opportun...
Disaster-recovery reporter | The Plumas Sun
Founded in 2023, The Plumas Sun is a nonprofit news website providing unbiased coverage of government, news and events for all of Plumas County.  Plumas County is located in the Sierra Nevada north of...
plumassun.org
January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🚨📢JOB ALERT📢🚨 @sentientmedia.org is hiring a Project Coordinator to support their Iowa Reporting Project. This is a contractor role for someone based in Iowa. sentientmedia.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers...
Sentient - Project Coordinator: Iowa Reporting Project (Contractor, Part-Time) - Remote Job
Sentient This is a remote position. Project Coordinator: Iowa Reporting Project (Contractor, Part-Time) Sentient is seeking a motivated and experience
sentientmedia.zohorecruit.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:41 PM
DEADLINE APPROACHING: @sejorg.bsky.social is proud to offer travel stipends to help reduce financial barriers for SEJ members in need to attend our 35th Annual Conference in Chicago. Deadline: January 30, 2026 11:59 PT www.sej2026.org/travel-stipe...
SEJ2026 Travel Stipends | Apply Now for Support — SEJ2026 Environmental Journalism Conference
Apply for travel stipends to attend SEJ2026 Environmental Journalism Conference in Chicago. Support available for journalists from diverse backgrounds and financial need.
www.sej2026.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Join @green2-0.bsky.social and Bonsai Leadership Group for a conversation with environmental leaders as they reflect on their professional journeys and discuss the intentional practices, strategies, and resources they utilized to shape their career paths.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Building Intentional Career Pathways in the Environmental Sector. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Building a career in the environmental sector requires intentional steps, such as seeking out opportunities for professional development, expanding skill sets, and networking with people in the field....
us02web.zoom.us
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Applications are open for the 2026 Indigenous Journalism Fellowship! Fellows and mentors are invited to apply for this opportunity supporting Indigenous journalists, mentorship, and professional growth. Deadline: Feb. 13, 2026. https://tinyurl.com/2aamtz9x #IndigenousJournalism #IJA
January 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Oregon's 1% for Wildlife bill would create a new revenue stream through a 1.25% increase to the state's hotel and lodging taxes to support long-neglected habitat conservation programs. Uprooter Amal Ahmed for @highcountrynews.org www.hcn.org/articles/wou...
Would you pay 1% more for wildlife? - High Country News
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would tax tourists for conservation.
www.hcn.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM