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News Fellows to take on D.C. this March, report on climate change

Feb 1, 2022

2/22/2022: Read update here

Planning for the News Fellows program — sponsored by the Michigan Press Association Foundation and National Newspaper Association Foundation — is currently underway by Lisa McGraw, MPA’s public affairs manager.

During the NNA’s Community Newspaper Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., March 17, 2022, fellows will develop new skills by looking at issues from a community newspaper perspective.

Fellows will tackle the hot topic of “climate change” and study with veteran journalists to distinguish facts from spin, dig into different sides of the story and meet with key individuals to discuss the topic in D.C.

They then produce a news story for publication.

2/22/2022: Read update here

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Electric vehicles pose opportunity for green transportation

News Fellow reports on climate change

Electric vehicles are being increasingly developed by the auto industry in Southeast Michigan.

This provides consumers with an alternative transportation mode to traditional gas-powered vehicles as society grapples with the impacts of climate change.
Michigan Environmental Council President and CEO Conan Smith said electric vehicles would greatly benefit consumers.

News Fellows meet virtually and collaborate to report on climate change

Focusing on climate change, Lisa McGraw, public affairs manager, Michigan Press Association, provided the tentative agenda for the News Fellow's day of virtual meetings, March 15, as shown below.

Fellows to continue on virtually, March 15

According to Lisa McGraw, public affairs manager, Michigan Press Association, the Fellowship will be available virtually and has about seven slots open.

Fellows will still be focusing on climate change. The highlight of the event will be a virtual conversation with Sec. of Energy Jennifer Granholm.