by Marcy Burstiner | 10 Oct 2025 | EYES, Journalism, News Decoder Tips
There is a story you want to tell. But how do you convince an editor to green light it? That’s the art of the pitch. An editor takes a red pen to a story draft. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is adapted from material created as part of News...
by News Decoder | 3 Oct 2025 | EYES, Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips, Reporting
One expert says one thing, another something different. So how can you know what’s what? Here are some tips to figuring out what to believe and what to report. Two experts disagree. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is adapted from material...
by News Decoder | 23 May 2025 | Environment, EYES, News Decoder Tips, Podcasts
Good podcasters make podcasting seem easy. But creating one that sounds natural and makes people want to listen takes planning. Here’s a quick guide. Listen to the “Eyes on Climate” podcast. This article was adapted from the fifth episode of...
by Amina McCauley | 22 Apr 2025 | Education, Environment, EYES, Health and Wellness, News Decoder Updates, Podcasts
Earth Day reminds us that we need to take care of the planet. But being the Earth’s caretaker puts a mental burden on us that is difficult to handle. A young person struggles with climate anxiety. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was adapted from the...
by Amina McCauley | 20 Feb 2025 | Australia, Education, Environment, EYES, Podcasts
In Tasmania, students are learning how to prepare for a warmer planet and ways they can realistically help slow down climate change. A Tasmanian devil in a classroom. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was adapted from the second episode of EYES on Climate, a...
by News Decoder | 27 Dec 2024 | Environment, EYES, Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips
Media often reports climate change as a doom and gloom scenario and ends up pushing people away. Can we get them to tune in and take action? Listen to the “Eyes on Climate” podcast. In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young people from...