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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Looking forward to moderating a panel on FOIA and public records requests at Investigative Reporters and Editors' #AccessFest26 tonight. I'll be joined by a star cast: @tobymc.bsky.social , Brenda Medina and Junbeom Kim. Beam in if you can: schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...

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AccessFest 2026 schedule | October 8-10, 2026

Welcome to the AccessFest 2026 schedule! Browse sessions and speakers.

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🌊 The Cook Islands is weighing whether to mine its seabed, home to some of the world's richest mineral deposits. Activists fear Indigenous Cook Islanders will bear the consequences. 📰 Losirene Lacanivalu reports for Cook Islands News in the latest from #MiningTheUnknowns. loom.ly/483IUSs

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Investigative Reporters & Editors @ire.org · 01/10/2026

#AccessFest26 is one week away — world-class journalism training, no packing required. 🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10. Pro members: $76. Students: $26. The schedule is live. Plan ahead, not every session will be recorded. www.ire.org/training/conferences/ac…

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌊 Explore #MiningTheUnknowns, our cross-border probe into Asia-Pacific deep-sea mining. South Korea has a hand in nearly every stage of the seabed supply chain, but no law for mining in international waters. Experts warn that gap puts Earth's least explored habitat at risk. loom.ly/rCtRGy8

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Decisions made today will shape marine ecosystems and global governance for generations. Dive into the full cross-border collaborative special report by @earthjournalism.bsky.social: earthjournalism.net/special-repo...

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Industry advocates focus on mineral volume and clean-energy demand. Mining the Unknowns focuses on the gaps: sediment plumes, irreversible habitat loss, regulatory loopholes at the ISA, and the question of who decides the ocean’s future.

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🇨🇳 In China, @initiummedia.bsky.social investigates the shipyards, capital, and infrastructure quietly preparing to dominate the seabed supply chain -- reshaping coastal economies far beyond international negotiating tables.

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In East Asia, resource security is driving policy: 🇰🇷 In South Korea, DUNIA traces state and corporate investments pushing into the deep ocean. 🇯🇵 In Japan, Toyo Kezai looks at efforts to extract rare earth minerals amid rising calls for scientific precaution.

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The stakes may be highest across the Pacific: 🌊 In the Cook Islands (Cook Islands News), leaders weigh the promise of mineral wealth against cultural heritage and ocean health. 🛑 In Fiji (Islands Business), communities and youth lead the push for a deep-sea mining moratorium.

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The deep ocean is Earth’s last frontier. Before scientists can even catalog its species, a global race is on to mine the seabed for critical minerals. Today, @earthjournalism.bsky.social launches "Mining the Unknowns," a 5-part investigation across Asia and the Pacific. 🧵👇

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌍💸 Liệu tuyên bố "trung hòa carbon" đó có chân thật không hay chỉ là chiêu trò "tẩy xanh"? Chúng tôi mới ra mắt một khóa học ngắn miễn phí về việc đưa tin về hiện tượng "tẩy xanh" (greenwashing), tập trung vào các tín chỉ carbon và hoạt động bù trừ carbon tự nguyện. 🌿 loom.ly/kKz74fc

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

⏰🌊 Reminder! Join our free webinar on Oct 6 to sharpen your skills for covering deep seabed mining — one of the world's most elusive industries. Learn how to cover this murky, fast-moving beat: loom.ly/5TpGe78

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏆🌳 It's been a big few months for EJN's global network — award wins, honorable mentions, and a real policy win in the Amazon. Read all the highlights in our latest newsletter: loom.ly/dFD0AwU 🎉 #EnvironmentalJournalism #InvestigativeJournalism #Impact #JournalismAwards

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🗞️🌊 Across #AsiaPacific governments & companies are racing to mine the seabed for critical minerals. But few know what’s actually down there or what we stand to lose. We’ve partnered with 5 newsrooms across the region to find out more. Stay tuned for Mining the Unknowns launching later this month!

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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 17/09/2026

Congratulations to the team!! 🏆🎉🏆

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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 17/09/2026

LARGE PROJECTS & COLLABORATIONS 🏆️ @samschramski.bsky.social & team | @earthjournalism.bsky.social with partners 🏆️ @josephinemoulds.bsky.social & team | @tbij.bsky.social with partners 🏆️ @bennollweather.bsky.social, @sarahkaplan48.bsky.social & team | @washingtonpost.com

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wow! Kudos to the #DarkSideoftheBoom team at @earthjournalism.bsky.social and the many partners across Asia who made this award possible. Quite the honor winning in the large projects and collaboration category. Special thanks to our partners at @source-material.org and the @pulitzercenter.org.

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

💨🗞️ This #InternationalDayOfCleanAir, read reports from #FollowingTheFumes to learn more about the drivers and consequences of air pollution across Asia: loom.ly/If36SWk @samschramski.bsky.social

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

🌊 Want to dig into deep-sea mining? On 6 October we’re bringing together experts in deep-sea ecology, ocean policy & media to explore how reporters can cover this complex topic—from the science & environmental risks to navigating an evolving regulatory landscape. Register: loom.ly/5TpGe78

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John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford @jskstanford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What happens when the push for critical minerals outpaces oversight? 2026 Knight-Risser Prize winner Sam Schramski investigates a new mining boom across Western public lands, and its impact on nearby communities. jsk.stanford.edu/news/sam-sch...

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

How can journalists follow pollution across borders and supply chains? What can data reveal about whose responsible—and most affected? And how can complex investigations be turned into engaging stories? Our recent #AMA tackled these questions and more: loom.ly/HWIXxS0 #FollowingTheFumes

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

💻🌊 Webinar alert! Deep sea mining could reshape the future of ocean governance, biodiversity and critical minerals. Join us on October 6th to hear from experts on how journalists can report on this complex and fast-evolving industry: loom.ly/5TpGe78

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Pulitzer Center @pulitzercenter.org · 03/07/2026

Have questions for the reporters behind #FollowingTheFumes, a Pulitzer Center-supported investigation into air pollution across Asia? Journalists from Malaysia, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand are ready to answer. Send yours to @earthjournalism.bsky.social before July 8.

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

📣And a special shoutout to EJN’s Special Projects Editor, @samschramski.bsky.social, for leading this collaborative effort!👏

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

❓Don't miss your chance to ask questions to the team behind #FollowingTheFumes in our exclusive AMA. Share your questions via our WhatsApp group, Google Group or DM us on social media by July 8th. On July 27th, we’ll share the panel’s responses.👀 Learn more about FTF: loom.ly/If36SWk

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🏆We’re delighted that #DarkSideOfTheBoom our cross-border investigation into the hidden costs of AI, crypto and cyber scam centers across Asia, has been recognized by #SOPA and the Osborn Elliott Prize for journalism on Asia. Congrats to all our partners! Read their stories: loom.ly/x9XChtQ

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Great opportunity to learn more about how to do stories (and newsgames! And content!) about the underreported angles of air pollution.

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

❓Have a question for the team behind #FollowingTheFumes (FTF). Join our upcoming #AMA! 💨👇 Share your questions via our WhatsApp group, Google Group or DM us on social media by July 8th. On July 27th, we’ll share the panel’s responses.👀 🔗Learn more about FTF: loom.ly/If36SWk

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Sushmita @sushmitaw.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our project Dark Side of the Boom that exposed the scope of data center expansion in Asia won a special mention for journalistic innovation from the Oz Eliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism in Asia awarded by @asiasociety.org Humbled to have been a part of this collaboration, thanks Sam!

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congrats to Vivian and kudos to our @earthjournalism.bsky.social team for putting together "Dark Side of the Boom" last year, which was awarded a citation for journalistic innovation by the 2026 Oz Elliot Prize committee!

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A EJN e @schmidtocean.bsky.social convidam jornalistas e criadores de conteúdo jornalístico do Brasil para um workshop sobre ciência oceânica, biodiversidade marinha e exploração do fundo do mar. Inscrições abertas até 18 de junho: loom.ly/3ZbMOmU

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Yup, this story as part of @earthjournalism.bsky.social 's #FollowingTheFumes collab project does a solid job of clearing the air.

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Eco Nordeste @agenciaeconordeste.com.br · 28/05/2026

🌊 A @earthjournalism.bsky.social está com inscrições abertas para um workshop presencial sobre a importância da ciência, da exploração do fundo do mar e da biodiversidade marinha. O workshop é destinado a jornalistas brasileiros e permite inscrições até dia 18 de junho de 2026.

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EJN lança workshop de ciência oceânica para jornalistas

Workshop para jornalistas brasileiros ocorrerá em Fortaleza (CE) nos dias 14 a 16 de setembro; inscrições seguem até 18 de...

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

And you have to read the accompanying documents @rishpardikar.bsky.social got a hold of—hard to believe until you see them in plain ink. Great job on tracking these down! #FollowTheFumes @earthjournalism.bsky.social @drilledmedia.bsky.social

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Drilled @drilledmedia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Policymakers cast doubt on peer-reviewed science and lean into misleading ideas around the adaptability of Indian people to dirty air as part of delaying stricter regulation on air pollution. Fascinating @rishpardikar.bsky.social @earthjournalism.bsky.social story drilled.media/news/air-pol...

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Denial and Misinformation: How Politics Weakens India's Air Pollution Response

Indian politicians have denied the severity of the air pollution crisis in the country for decades. Documents related to an update of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) show how the de...

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Amy Westervelt @amywestervelt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I was last week years old when I learned that folks fight against air pollution regulation in India by claiming Indian people are uniquely adapted to dirty air (in part because of, amongst other things, yogic breathing 🤯) Incredibly story from @rishpardikar.bsky.social drilled.media/news/air-pol...

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Denial and Misinformation: How Politics Weakens India's Air Pollution Response

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Rishika Pardikar @rishpardikar.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

For @drilledmedia.bsky.social. Part of @earthjournalism.bsky.social series on air pollution in Vietnam, Thailand, India, Indonesia and the Philippines #FollowingtheFumes

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Rishika Pardikar @rishpardikar.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

My investigation into how political denial of the air pollution problem in India constrains policymaking will be out tomorrow. Part of a Earth Journalism Network series on air pollution in Vietnam, Thailand, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Keep an eye out earthjournalism.net/special-repo...

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We've just launched our @earthjournalism.bsky.social cross-border collaboration #FollowingTheFumes 🌬️ Don't miss the interactive newsgame and a tipsheet by @bethgardiner.bsky.social . Thanks to the @pulitzercenter.org for added support as well. More to come! 🧵 🔗 earthjournalism.net/special-repo...

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Come out to our panel session tomorrow at the @sejorg.bsky.social conference if you're in Chicago!

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Very excited for the launch next year of our newest collaborative cross-border project in Asia. It's been a pleasure for me to work with such committed journalists -- this cohort has been exceptional, and I'm sure their stories will have real-world impact.

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SEJ — Society of Environmental Journalists @sejorg.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The energy transition isn’t just about technology. It’s about workers, communities and public trust. At #SEJ2026, the Clean Energy, Renewables & Green Tech track explores how policy, industry and new technologies are reshaping communities on the ground. 👉🏾https://shorturl.at/zMeqy

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

🔋🗞️Join us on April 9 to hear from three #DarkSideoftheBoom reporters, Sushmita, Shamsuddin Illius and Rohini Krishnamurthy on how rapid data center development is exacerbating climate vulnerability, resource scarcity and economic inequality across South Asia: loom.ly/s_P2x3k

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

So pleased that the many hours I spent working with Natalia on this story paid off. Important story!

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Earth Journalism Network @earthjournalism.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Don't miss our Special Projects Editor @samschramski.bsky.social & three reporters from our cross-border investigation #DarkSideoftheBoom discussing how rapid data center growth is impacting communities & the environment across South Asia: loom.ly/s_P2x3k

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samschramski.bsky.social @samschramski.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Our next story from our green militarization series is up at @gizmodo.com. The tale of how security, surveillance and conservation intersect -- in this new and perilous time. Many thanks for support from the @pulitzercenter.org and editorial guidance @rosepastore.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/2p445n5n

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The War on Poaching Has Gone Full Tech Dystopia—and It May Not Be Working

Surveillance technology intended to protect endangered species is weaponized against locals, with repercussions that range from harassment to physical violence.

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Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism @oxpeckersnews.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

New from Oxpeckers: High-tech conservation in South Africa is pulling double duty - protecting rhinos and watching everything that moves. A digital panopticon for wildlife protection? 🔗 bit.ly/4rvOEUW ✍️ Tulani Ngwenya #ConservationTech #RhinoPoaching

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