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Russian journalists learn about climate change in the mountains
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The stunning natural beauty of the mountain and its surroundings
proved a major source of energy and inspiration for everyone present,
according to Antonov, who added that it was good to work with young, energetic
and inspired people who are willing to work and generate positive change
in their country. Connor, meanwhile, found the training both fascinating
and informative. Published media articles by training participants list to be completed; all texts in Russian unless otherwise indicated Kakogo cherta ya syuda zalez, August 2, 2007, by Sergey Andreev, in Smena The Czechs are High (Chechy na Vysote) - PDF, August 7, 2007, by Maria Matsur, in Rossiyskaya Gazeta Heat Stroke (Teplovoy Udar) - PDF, August 14, 2007, by Maria Matsur, in Rossiyskaya Gazeta Elbrus: higher than the humans (Elbrus: po-visoko ot chovecite), August 16, 2007, by Pavel Antonov, in Dnevnik, Bulgaria (in Bulgarian) Some Like it Hot (Par kostey ne lomit), August 18, 2007, by Pavel P. Zhitnyuk, in Rosbalt News Agency, St. Petersburg Balkar faces photo gallery, August 2007, by Pavel P. Zhitnyuk, in www.rusnations.ru Perestroyka in the mountains (Gornaya Perestroyka) - PDF, August 21, 2007, by Maria Matsur, in Rossiyskaya Gazeta The High Peaks of Prielbrusie, August 22, 2007, by Pavel P. Zhitnyuk, photo report, in www.travel.ru Mount Elbrus: the last refuge for skiing in Europe, August 29, 2007, by Steve Connor, in The Independent, UK (in English) Ash rain in Samara? , September 7, 2007, by Elena Temnikova, in 63.ru The Vertical and Horizontals that Lead to It, September 8, 2007, by Pavel P. Zhitnyuk, in Vokrug Sveta Inquiries into the Training for Russian Journalists on climate change in the mountain areas should be directed to: Pavel Antonov, Editor in Chief, Green
Horizon, Anna Kanshieva, Project Developer, Russian Regional Environmental Center, E-mail kanshieva @ rusrec.ru.
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REEEP sustainable energy media award Environmental Journalism in South Eastern Europe (2002 needs' assesment)
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Twelve
Russian journalists received hands-on training on providing better coverage
of the effects of climate change in mountain regions. Green Horizon
Chief Editor Pavel Antonov led the course, which took place at the foot
of Mt. Elbrus, Russia’s and Europe’s highest peak (5,642 metres).
The second course trainer was Steve Connor, science editor of the UK’s
Independent newspaper. The Russian REC organised the course,
while the UK Embassy to Moscow provided funding. Instruction was carried
out according to a hands-on methodology developed in 2002 by Green
Horizon and the Guardian Foundation. Each journalist worked on a
feature story that the trainers reviewed and commented on; these stories
were then published or broadcast either in Russia or abroad.
Accompanied by scientists from the Moscow State
University, journalists hiked up to the Mt. Elbrus glaciers to study how
and why they are melting. Interviews with park administration personnel,
various experts and local and national authorities assisted the journalists
in preparing high-quality articles. 
