March 22, 2012
The Graduate School of Journalism has announced that New York Times reporter Justin Gillis has won the John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism for his 10-part multimedia series, “Temperature Rising,” focusing on global warming and its consequences.
The award, which carries a $5000 prize and plaque, is given annually to the author of an article or series in a U.S. newspaper or magazine that makes an exceptional contribution to the public's understanding of environmental issues. It will be presented at a luncheon at the school on April 10.
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