Metcalf Institute

Our Spring Lecture is only two weeks away! Watch the video for a few of moderator Elizabeth Rush's takeaways from Meera Subramanian's new book, A Better World is Possible, along with her 5-year-old's impressions! 🌍 📚April 2: web.uri.edu/metcalf/news-e…

Metcalf's Fara Warner and Ethan Brown went to Stowe, Vermont for an in-person visit for Climate Ready Newsrooms! Thank you, Vermont Community Newspaper Group for bringing your team together for this important conversation! 📸: Gordon Miller

Congrats to Metcalf alum Meera Subramanian, whose graphic novel, A Better World Is Possible, came out this week! We're especially excited because Meera is coming to URI on April 2 for our Spring Lecture! Register online: web.uri.edu/metcalf/news-e…

It's #WorldWildlifeDay! Not just human lives are affected by climate change - animals are, too, including migratory birds. MONA alum @rachjuramirez covers forest conservation in Central America for @audubonsociety. 🐦➡️ow.ly/zQtF50YozuZ

Are you a Metcalf alum? We want to hear from you! If you’ve completed a fellowship, training, or workshop with us, follow the link below to fill out a brief survey so we can learn more about our wonderful alumni community. ow.ly/4F8p50Yn44b

An uplifting message from a Metcalf Advisory Council Member, Simon Donner, this Friday morning: "We need hope - because that's how we get the courage to do hard things." Watch the short video he did with CBC Kids News: ow.ly/iZE550YmICx

Still shoveling out of the Blizzard of '26 today? Take a hot chocolate break to listen to a recording of last week's very relevant webinar for journalists: Causes and Responses to Extreme Winter Weather. ow.ly/Yq9k50Ym2bL

Training Program Coordinator Ethan Brown was featured in Andover Magazine's story on the movement to reimagine local news. He talks about podcasting and his work with Metcalf helping newsrooms strengthen climate coverage. ow.ly/GGgL50YiiBL

📣Deadline extended: apply by Monday, February 23! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself in reporting on climate change topics by applying for Metcalf's 28th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists. ow.ly/e6p950YgKUZ

Time's running out! Apply for the 28th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists by Monday, February 16! If you're an early- or mid-career journalist looking to strengthen your ability to cover climate change, this fellowship is for you. ow.ly/K5gJ50YerZu

Congrats to our second cohort of 10 Climate Ready Newsrooms for completing the first phase of the fellowship! A visit to Beacon Media here in RI kicked off the next phase of supporting them as they launch climate readiness goals. Next stop: Vermont! web.uri.edu/metcalf/local-…

There's still time to apply! The AWJ fellowship lets journalists engage with scientists about their research, learn in the field and on the water, boost climate reporting skills, and forge a network of connections. Apply by February 16! ow.ly/Ym3950Y9XEu

Last month, our Executive Director Fara Warner sat down with advisory council member Charles Ellison in an episode of the B|E note's series, Decision Makers. Hear their conversation about how journalists can improve their coverage of climate issues: ow.ly/NN0h50Y9kX9

Metcalf and @soljourno are teaming up to offer another free science training for journalists – on an issue many of us are feeling the effects of right now: Causes and Responses to Extreme Winter Weather. Join us Feb. 18 at 1 PM! ow.ly/YVeX50Y8lZp

AWJ 2025 alum Liz Partsch reports on the landscape of energy production in Ohio, PA, and WV in the new @farmanddairy series "Powering a Nation." She tapped into interviewing skills honed with Metcalf to capture the nuances of the story. 📰Part one: ow.ly/Y9tC50Y5qb8

The Metcalf team has been following a strategic plan for the past year, and now it’s time to make it public! This plan takes us through 2028 when we will celebrate 30 years of bringing scientists and journalists together. Read online: ow.ly/tg2k50Y1jiM 📸: Therese Iacono

Applications open TODAY! Don't miss the opportunity to spend a week in June with us during the 28th Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists (AWJ)! This year's theme: Pollution, Plastics and PFAS. Apply by Feb. 16! ow.ly/Hr9L50XWQcO

📣We just launched the first edition of our monthly Alumni Newsletter! Whether you're a Metcalf alum or interested in keeping up to date on science and climate journalism and career opportunities, this newsletter is for you! Find it on LinkedIn: ow.ly/uLco50XTsxN

As we head into 2026, we reflect on this past year of change, challenges, and growth. Thanks to all of you for being a part of our story, whether you support with a donation, participate in a training, or share on social media! Impact Report: ow.ly/W0cF50XQ4w2 Donate: ow.ly/OQr350XQ4w3

As we gear up for the first edition of our monthly alumni newsletter on LinkedIn – starting Jan. 8 – we’re excited to share one of many exciting alumni accomplishments! In this week’s spotlight: Ambarish Karmalkar of @URI_GEO in @ConversationUS ow.ly/kQQj50XLthI