Tomorrow is the last day of my grist fellowship and while I'm sad to be leaving I'm also incredibly proud of the work I've done there! I'm going to thread some stories I'm proud of but feel free to get at me at [email protected] for all your climate journalism needs

EXCLU: New York City Council is set to pass a bill tomorrow conditioning access to NYC cruise terminals on plugging in to shore power while at berth, rather than powering the ship by burning dirty fossil fuels. Via amNewYork™ amny.com/news/city-coun…

Since 1970, number of storms escalating into Cat 4 or 5 hurricanes has roughly doubled in the North Atlantic. They undergo what's known as Rapid Intensification, leaving coastal communities unprepared for these devastating storms | latest for Guardian US theguardian.com/us-news/2024/m…

New: Employers and HR vendors are using AI chatbots to interview and screen job applicants. We found that OpenAI's GPT discriminates against names based on race and gender when ranking resumes. W/ Davey Alba and Leonardo gift link: bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-…

Florida passes ‘cruel’ bill curbing local water and shade protections for workers theguardian.com/us-news/2024/m…

FL state legislators just passed a bill curbing workplace heat protections, on the heels of the 3rdhottest summer on record for FL. In a state with more than 2 million outdoor workers, this bill is cruel & inhumane. Ron DeSantis must veto it. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/m….

I spoke with tenants with Cargill Tenants Union who have been rent striking to demand toxic lead levels in their homes are fixed, an issue they've been dealing with for more than a year since a child was poisoned. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/m…

Phoenix passes landmark rule requiring heat protection for outdoor workers theguardian.com/us-news/2024/m…

New rule mandates 200 US plants to reduce toxic emissions linked to cancer theguardian.com/environment/20…

We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce – here’s what you need to know dlvr.it/T5gnKt

“This is the one thing we cannot control as individuals. What’s out there is what we have to breathe... we need a concerted effort to make sure that air is healthy.” - Afif El-Hasan, paediatrician. Piece by Aliya Uteuova - report from American Lung Association theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

Mega-warehouses heap more pollution on hard-hit Illinois neighborhoods theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

The Flint water crisis 10 years later: -Kids are still sick from lead poisoning -Families still waiting for settlement funds -The city isn't done replacing lead service lines -Criminal charges dropped "It's like an open sore" theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

Alaskan rivers turning orange due to climate change, study finds theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

truly huge news theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

Pregnant people are at higher risk of illness in extreme heat. Here’s how to stay safe theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

New York City subway riders are breathing in hazardous air, study finds theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

"New York City subway riders are breathing in hazardous air, with Black and Hispanic commuters exposed to higher levels of pollution, a new study shows." #EnvironmentalJustice story by Aliya Uteuova, Guardian US theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

Hurricane Helene: over 200 dead as search for missing people continues theguardian.com/us-news/2024/o…

Feel so honored to be recognized alongside Maanvi Singh and so many journalists I admire!