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What is Scientific Uncertainty?<\/h1><\/div>
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In everyday language, “uncertainty” means not knowing. In science, it’s a measurable way for describing how well something is known. All science, no matter how careful the methods, contain some degree of uncertainty. Uncertainty isn’t a weakness. It’s how scientists and journalists equitably and responsibly convey what we know and how well we know it. Watch this animated video to better understand scientific uncertainty, and how it factors into reporting on climate science. This video was created by Metcalf Institute in partnership with the University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n

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Solutions Journalism Network Trainings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Our partnership with the Solutions Journalism Network<\/a> (SJN) broadens our reach to journalists around the world. SJN\u2019s global network and strong social media presence have been key to helping us reach a larger audience than we could alone. In 2025 and 2026, Metcalf and SJN collaborated free trainings, which are all available to listen to online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Webinars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CAUSES AND RESPONSES TO EXTREME WINTER WEATHER<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Covering the Planet with the Tools That Tax It: AI for Climate, Science and Environmental Journalists<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2025 Webinars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Climate Coverage and Mental Health Training<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Balancing Hope with Hurdles: How to Cover Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Visualizing Science: Turning Complex Climate Research Into Compelling Visual Narratives<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How Attribution Science Can Help Reporters on the Heat Beat<\/h2>

Extreme heat is making headlines\u2014but what\u2019s driving it? As 2026 brings record-breaking heat waves and other extreme weather, climate attribution science can help reporters explain the roles of both El Ni\u00f1o and climate change. Metcalf Training Program Coordinator Ethan Brown shares reporting tips, resources, and questions to ask in this feature for SEJournal Online.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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SCIP Source Book<\/h2>

The team behind the\u00a0SciComm Identities Project (SCIP) created a source book for journalists covering climate and environmental topics to provide a more representative range of experts who are also trained science communicators. The guide features two dozen SCIP fellows: scholars and professors whose work is related to climate change across a wide range of disciplines.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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