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Ground Truths

A Collaborative Special Report on Soil in Asia

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EJN Launches “Ground Truths”: A New Collaborative Special Report on Soil in Asia

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EJN Supports 30 Environmental and Climate Stories Produced by Indigenous and Ethnic Minority Journalists in the Asia Pacific

From Misty Hills to Contaminated Fields: A Geothermal Struggle in Indonesia

In Dieng, Indonesia, the expansion of geothermal energy is threatening local farmers’ livelihoods by contaminating water, destabilizing soil and reducing crop yields—highlighting complex trade-offs between renewable energy and agricultural sustainability.

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PLN Electricity Threatens Local Community Energy Independence in Jambi, Indonesia

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In Indonesia, Who is Jambi Coal Power Plant For?

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In Indonesia, Orang Rimba Face Deadly Consequences of Dirty Energy

Teguh Suprayitno

Idra Salem

New Research Could Uncover Ideal Soil Conditions for Giant Trees in Singapore

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Ground Truths

Seed Grants to Support Climate and Environmental Journalism by Immigrant, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-Serving Newsrooms in the United States and Canada

EJN-Supported Investigation Leads to Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining in Vietnam's Mekong Delta—and More Media Coverage

Latest EJN Research Highlights the Need for Climate Science Training to Combat Misinformation in Iraq, Morocco and Yemen

“It’s the Wild West”: Zombie Mines Multiply in South Africa’s Opaque Coal Sector

Impact Stories

EJN-Supported Investigation Leads to Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining in Vietnam's Mekong Delta—and More Media Coverage

EJN Grantee Pushes for Accountability and Action to Protect Bangladesh’s Halda River and its Prized Fish

EJN-Supported Story on Coastal Erosion in Colombia Catalyzes More Media Coverage and Public Engagement

EJN-Supported Story Bolsters Support for Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience in Siargao Island, Philippines

EJN-Supported Story on Participatory Mangrove Restoration Helps to Strengthen Security in Protected Areas on Colombian Islands

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EJN Supports 49 Stories on Environmental Crimes and Community-Led Solutions in the Amazon Region

EJN-Supported Investigation Leads to Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining in Vietnam's Mekong Delta—and More Media Coverage

Internews Supports Production of 5 Environmental Documentaries from Iraq

EJN Launches “Ground Truths”: A New Collaborative Special Report on Soil in Asia

EJN Supports 30 Environmental and Climate Stories Produced by Indigenous and Ethnic Minority Journalists in the Asia Pacific

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From Misty Hills to Contaminated Fields: A Geothermal Struggle in Indonesia

PLN Electricity Threatens Local Community Energy Independence in Jambi, Indonesia

In Indonesia, Who is Jambi Coal Power Plant For?

In Indonesia, Orang Rimba Face Deadly Consequences of Dirty Energy

New Research Could Uncover Ideal Soil Conditions for Giant Trees in Singapore

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Ground Truths: Reporting on Soils

Practical Ways for Environmental Journalists to Leverage GenAI Tools for Infrastructure Reporting in Southeast Asia

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Introduction to Net Zero in Argentina: A Guide for Journalists

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