4 takeaways on the economic consequences of the Iran war
Economic uncertainty, windfalls for oil producers, how businesses communicate with the president and artificial intelligence — check out the insights from our webinar with EconoFact.
Environment
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of energy and the environment
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Q&A: W. Kip Viscusi on how the US government assigns monetary value to human life
As a major federal agency reportedly plans to move away from putting dollar figures on the health benefits of some regulations, the economist who developed those metrics weighs in.
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11 local story ideas from the 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change
It’s important for journalists to pay attention to the report because it connects global warming to concrete, measurable harms already unfolding in communities across the world and the U.S.
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How to gauge the quality of a research study: 13 questions journalists should ask
Asking these 13 questions can help journalists spot red flags in research, including studies that policymakers and elected officials use to defend their stances on certain issues.
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Covering staffing or dangerous heat in prisons? Here are 4 things to know
The Journalist’s Resource and The Marshall Project recently hosted a webinar on staffing shortages and extreme heat in prisons. Here are 4 takeaways that can inform your coverage — plus, watch the full webinar recording.
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Study reveals stark divide in how Democrats and Republicans cite science
An analysis of 25 years of U.S. policy documents reveals there’s very little overlap in the scientific studies that Democrats and Republicans cite in congressional committees and think tanks, deepening concerns over shared facts.
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Fluoride in water: A research roundup and reporting tip sheet
To help journalists with their reporting, we read through dozens of published research papers and unpacked several recent studies about fluoride in water.
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A journalist’s guide to the climate risk data market
Over the past decade, there’s been a proliferation of private firms offering highly detailed climate risk assessments for sale. Here’s what journalists need to know about this burgeoning market — plus, six big questions they should ask.
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Here are the answers to 15 common questions about fluoride in drinking water
We scoured decades of published academic research to address questions about water fluoridation, including what it is, who makes decisions about it, and how safe and effective it is.
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9 local story ideas from the 2024 Lancet Countdown report on climate change and health
Climate change is often framed as a global crisis, but its impacts are local. Journalists can inform their audiences by localizing climate change stories, making abstract climate data more tangible.
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