How oil prices got wrapped up in the coronavirus outbreak
Here’s how oil prices became wrapped up in the novel coronavirus outbreak — and what the research says about how oil market volatility and stock prices usually interact.
Environment
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of energy and the environment
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4 tips for covering EPA’s proposed ‘transparency in regulatory science’ rule
The new rule would limit the kinds of scientific studies the agency could use in support of future regulations. In short, in order for EPA to take a study’s finding into account when developing a regulation, the researchers would need to have made all the data in that study available to the public.
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Carbon pricing: What the research says
Carbon pricing schemes are widely portrayed in the economic literature as an effective way to reduce carbon emissions and curb rising global temperatures.
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Here are our 10 most-read posts of 2019
As we wind down 2019, Journalist’s Resource is counting down our 10 most-read research roundups and articles of the year.
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The 2019 JR staff picks: Our favorite tip sheets, stories and research roundups
It has been a productive and exciting year at Journalist’s Resource. Here are some of our team’s favorite pieces that we published in 2019.
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Covering college student homelessness and food insecurity: 7 tips from Sara Goldrick-Rab
A leading scholar on college student homelessness and food insecurity, Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University, offers journalists seven tips for improving their coverage.
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Corrupt US states get more corrupt after gaining revenue from natural resources
New natural resource revenue may exacerbate corruption in states already struggling with government corruption, new research finds.
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Extremely hot weather during pregnancy poses health risks to mothers and infants
Exposure to extremely hot weather relative to the norm during pregnancy puts women and infants at risk for health problems.
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‘Causes’ vs. ‘contributes to’: Strong causal language on product warning labels more effective
Health warning labels that use strong causal language deter consumers more than labels with weaker language.
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American diets have gotten a little healthier, but still fall short of guidelines
American diets have gotten a little healthier, but still fall short of federal government recommendations for healthy eating.
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