For a story: I am looking for someone who fell ill after open-water swimming in Europe. Was it because of a pathogen? Or pollutants? I'd love to hear from you!

Today's takes from #ijf25

🫶🏽 readers engage with a piece of writing when they connect to it at an emotional level - Fran Beighton
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Today's takes from #ijf25

🙌🏽 there are many people who want high quality journalism and high quality storytelling - Joshi Herrmann

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Today's takes from #ijf25

👉🏽 if you want to extend your stories shelf life, think about who they're for, listen to the needs of that audience, whenever possible, incorporate solutions in addition to highlighting problems - Ladan Anoushfar

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Dinesh Balliah, the Director of the Wits Centre for Journalism, says "just like doctors, journalists are becoming increasingly specialised because of the complexity of the information that the average human being won't be able to understand."
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At the International Journalism Festival in Perugia! 🇮🇹

The atmosphere is buzzing, and I'm incredibly excited for the days ahead. The lineup is packed with insightful sessions, crucial discussions on the future of media, and opportunities to connect with brilliant minds from across the globe. #IJF25

Poor housing quality, exposure to allergens, and proximity to environmental hazards disproportionately affect underserved and minority communities in both urban and rural settings.

Read the full article here: lnkd.in/djvf9YmY

Don’t Drink the Water: Italy’s Learnings From PFAS Disaster PFAS exposure in Europe has been linked to excess deaths and health risks, prompting biomonitoring efforts and policy action to regulate these persistent chemicals.

Did you know that having a baby purges your body of PFAS?

Can you guess where they all end up?

Continue reading...

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Hello!

What a disgrace 🤢

Yes please.

Science journo, new here. Can you please add me? Www.manuelacallari.com