Center for Environmental Journalism

Congratulations to former Ted Scripps Fellow Erin Douglas on the publication of her latest feature in Boston Globe Magazine. We are delighted to see the impactful reporting our fellows continue to produce on critical environmental issues.

Erin’s story investigates the environmental and social factors behind the growing spread of tick-borne illnesses, especially the Powassan virus (or deer tick virus) which hospitalizes dozens of Americans every year.

CEJ was proud to support Erin's reporting trip to Canada for this project. We're excited to see this important work reach readers and contribute to public understanding of the connections between climate change, ecosystems, and human health.

Read more: https://tr.ee/0HXlj5

Can cities heat and cool buildings without relying on fossil fuels?

Former Ted Scripps Fellow Ishan Thakore reports for CPR News on Denver’s plan to replace an aging steam heating system with a thermal energy network that uses water, geothermal energy, and even heat recovered from wastewater. The project aims to cut emissions, lower long-term costs, and offer a new model for decarbonizing dense urban areas.

Read more from CPR News: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5734477/denver-geothermal-network-sewage