Metcalf 12th Annual Workshop to Focus on
Energy Sources and the Marine Environment

Applications are now being accepted for the 12th Annual Workshop for Journalists, June 2010. Fellows will explore energy, climate change mitigation and environmental impacts. Applications must be postmarked by January 18, 2010. [ Program Details | News Release | Download the Application ]

Science Seminar for Journalists
Reporting on the Science and Impacts of Toxic Chemicals

Metcalf and Brown University Superfund Research Program will offer a two-day seminar for journalists from March 31-April 1, 2010, featuring leading environmental scientists and writers. Participants will visit research labs and discuss case studies on the communication of bisphenol-A and air quality impacts. Applications must be postmarked by February 8, 2010. [ Seminar Details | News Release | Download the Application ]

2009 Grantham Prize Seminar Webcast
Available Soon on DVD

The October 5th seminar featured winners of the 2009 Grantham Prize and Awards of Special Merit and an interview of NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco by ABC News Correspondent Bill Blakemore. [ Seminar Details | News Release ]

Exploring Green Policy & Technology in Denmark View larger image Former Metcalf Fellow Jeff Kart 2007 Metcalf Fellow Jeff Kart recently spent a week in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of a Michigan delegation sent there to explore green policy and green technology. He was one of seven sent by the governor and the only reporter on the trip. He blogged about it online. Jeff also has been branching out to the freelance world, writing most recently for Treehugger and Planet Green, both arms of the Discovery network. His day job is still the same: environmental reporter at The Bay City Times in Bay City, Michigan. Spotlight Archive