"Research shows narratives must connect with young people in a deeper way to have a lasting impact. A House of Dynamite creates a connection by not placing the blame on an individual or falling into good vs. evil tropes," writes NTI's Anusha Trivedi in our latest blog post.

Meet our newest fellow, Caitlin Looby, Great Lakes & Environmental Reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Looby has provided Journal Sentinel readers with in-depth coverage of environmental issues in the Great Lakes region since 2022. Read the full announcement 👉 outrider.org/news/caitlin...

When it comes to nuclear weapons strategy, stability is the goal. But President Donald Trump’s back-to-back announcements about nuclear testing and nuclear submarines could turn the nuclear weapons world upside down. Read more from @winkie.bsky.social @usatoday.com

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@outrider.org Announces Fellowship in Partnership with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Fund for Lake Michigan, and Journalism Funding Partners. outrider.org/news/caitlin...

Across the country, a new story is unfolding in local news. The new series “Reimagining Local News,” hosted by author and journalist Charles Blow, highlights community reporters to statewide collaborations. 👀 Watch the series: ReimaginingLocalNews.com

Pres. Trump wants the Pentagon to “start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis” with Russia and China. Why is the statement so puzzling? Outrider fellow @wjhenn.bsky.social dives in at @nytopinion.nytimes.com. 👇

Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. So, why are we ignoring it? Read more about this rare bipartisan-approved strategy from our partners at @floodlightnews.org and @sentientmedia.org; outrider.org/climate-chan...

President Trump’s directive to test nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” caused widespread alarm. But is the U.S. actually about to start testing nuclear weapons again? The reality of the situation is a bit murkier than it may seem. @jamiekwong.bsky.social explains.

President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 29 that the United States will "immediately" resume nuclear weapons tests, a move he said is needed to ensure the country keeps up with its rival nuclear powers. "That process will begin immediately." www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... @winkie.bsky.social

The threat of nuclear war never went away. 📰 For the @latimes.com, @atomicbell.bsky.social & Gov. Jerry Brown of @thebulletin.org discuss the "cold, hard truth" of A House of Dynamite and the paramount importance of diplomacy and ongoing public discourse ⬇️ www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

Pres. Vladimir Putin is sending a message to Pres. Donald Trump by holding nuclear drills and boasting about a successful test of a pioneering atomic-powered cruise missile. Read more about Russia's new nuclear missile and Putin's positioning from @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/russ...

75% of nuclear weapons agency staff is furloughed. Under 400 remain on the job without pay in order to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear stockpile. Read more from Outrider fellow @winkie.bsky.social @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

You can read the full story from @winkie.bsky.social here! www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

October 27, 1962, was arguably the most dangerous day of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a day when human error, rushed preparations, aggressive tactics, and sky-high tensions could have set off World War III intentionally or by accident at least four separate times. Here’s what happened (a long thread):

As Earth's temperature continues to climb, we all feel the effects of climate change. Our interactive maps show the impacts where you live, from local species to extreme weather. 🗺️ EXPLORE:

So uh, when you attend a nuclear journalism summit (thank you @outrider.org !) you get added to an email list that informs you of things like this: "The National Nuclear Security Agency, which designs, builds and oversees the nation’s nuclear weapons, furloughed around 1,400 employees Monday.

Anthropic says its AI won't help you build a nuclear weapon. Will it work? And can a chatbot even help build a nuke?

75% of nuclear weapons agency staff is furloughed. Under 400 remain on the job without pay in order to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear stockpile. Read more from Outrider fellow @winkie.bsky.social @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Tomorrow, "A House of Dynamite" releases on Netflix. The movie's director, Kathryn Bigelow, and screenwriter, Noah Oppenheim, spoke with Bulletin editor-in-chief John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social to give a look at what will likely be the biggest nuclear film of the year. (Contains spoilers).

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Russia’s nuclear weapon designers are conducting tests of their latest inventions — and Google Earth is showing us with its updated satellite images. How many missiles have been tested is unknown. Read more from @thebarentsobserver.com: www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/new...

What if a nuclear bomb went off in your backyard? Explore our interactive bomb simulator with your location, and learn what you can do about nuclear weapons. 👉 Outrider.org/bomb

Did you know seagrass can capture carbon 35x faster than the Amazon? 👀 And it's experiencing a revival. Faced with centuries of decline, restoration projects across North America are seeing seagrass meadows quadruple in size. Read more from @reasonstobecheerful.world: outrider.org/climate-chan...

Check out where we're convening for the 2025 Outrider Nuclear Reporting Summit! 👀

Are you a journalist, student, or academics wanting to connect with experts on #nuclearweapons, policy, history, and science? ☢️ Bookmark our new Nuclear Expert Source List for your 2025 projects. Explore the list: buff.ly/z25zZfU

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The 2025 Outrider Nuclear Reporting Summit has kicked off today! We're gathering journalists in a former missile nuclear silo to discuss the new nuclear landscape. Check out the agenda (we'll post the recordings on our YouTube!) 👀 outrider.org/conference/2...

Are banks stepping back from their climate promises, or rethinking how to make them real? Outrider fellow @justinworland.com looks at how financial players are quietly overhauling their climate strategies.

As Earth's temperature continues to climb, we all feel the effects of climate change. Our interactive maps show the impacts where you live, from local species to extreme weather. 🗺️ EXPLORE: buff.ly/REBnEHL

ICYMI: Iran has begun rebuilding missile-production sites targeted by Israel during its 12-day war in June. Read more from @APnews.com

Your old T-shirt could still have life left in it. 👕 New breakthroughs are finally closing the loop on fast fashion. Did you know the fashion industry is responsible for ~10% of global greenhouse gas emissions? 🔗 Read more from @insideclimatenews.org outrider.org/climate-chan...

Happy to be heading to Little Rock for the @outrider.org Nuclear Reporting Summit this week. outrider.org/conference/2... #nuclearrisk #nuclearweapons #journalism #nukesky

Russia’s sustained bombardment of Ukraine’s power grid is deepening concerns about the safety of the country’s nuclear facilities. Officials said Thursday that a drone knocked out power for more than three hours to the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. apnews.com/article/russ...

"Some of the most bipartisan climate legislation over the last decade has actually occurred on the defense authorization bill.” — @GoodmanSherri Why? Because members – whether in red or blue states – want military bases to be operational in the face of climate risks.

The last remaining nuclear pact between Russia and the U.S. expires in February 2026. On Monday, Vladimir Putin declared his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year. He urged Washington to follow suit. More from our partners at @apnews.com:

Fungal networks in the soil are arguably the basis of much of life on Earth, but they’re understudied and under-appreciated in the conservation world. Scientists at @spun.earth are trying to fix that. Listen in to @scifri.bsky.social episode to learn more 🎙️

Pakistan’s defense minister says his nation’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defense pact; the deal declaring that an attack on one nation would be an attack on both. Read more from our partners at @apnews.com:

The National Nuclear Security Administration is pushing to build new nuclear warhead cores — its "largest and most complex" effort since the end of the Manhattan Project. Now, the U.S. Dept. of Energy is undertaking a review of the costly effort. @winkie.bsky.social @usatoday.com

Iran decided at the last minute to withdraw a resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities before an annual gathering of U.N. nuclear watchdog’s member nations. The U.S. has been heavily lobbying behind the scenes to prevent the resolution from being adopted. More from @apnews.com:

Creators! NCC is partnering with @outrider.org. They recognize the importance of content creators & will cover your expenses to attend their conference on how national security, artificial intelligence, climate, health, and the environment are interconnected in the new nuclear landscape. Email me.

Journalists: Please join us at the @outrider.org Nuclear Reporting Summit on October 9-10! This free, two-day event will focus on how #nuclearweapons issues intersect with AI, community health, #climatechange, local economies, and the #environment. 🔗 APPLY NOW: outrider.org/conference/2...

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Countries using ChatGPT to build a bomb? Not a concern. Leah Walker from Berkeley Risk and Security Lab shared where she does see a risk during the panel, “The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and National Security” at the 2024 Outrider Nuclear Reporting Summit. Watch the full video:

We're excited to introduce @joshuakeating.bsky.social — the newest Outrider fellow covering AI & nuclear weapons at @vox.com. He's illuminating the potential risks posed by emerging technologies, how world powers respond, and what this means for the future of global stability. buff.ly/RIdKm3M

The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency will gain access to all of Iran’s nuclear facilities, in an accord agreement signed last week. Learn more from our partners at @apnews.com apnews.com/article/iran...

I will be in Europe at the time, but otherwise I would be there!

Are you a journalist, student, or academics wanting to connect with experts on nuclear weapons, policy, history, and science? ☢️ Bookmark our new Nuclear Expert Source List for your 2025 projects. Explore the list:

We're excited to introduce @joshuakeating.bsky.social — the newest Outrider fellow covering AI & nuclear weapons at @vox.com. He's illuminating the potential risks posed by emerging technologies, how world powers respond, and what this means for the future of global stability. buff.ly/RIdKm3M