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Biography

Alexandra is a writer and editor with more than 15 years’ experience in environmental and science journalism. Prior to joining Mongabay as Latin America editor for the global news desk, she worked with National Geographic Magazine, Euronews and several international organizations focused on environmental issues in Latin America. Alexandra has a Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford and a MA in International Journalism from City University London.

Content

Total articles 23

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  Top stories of change from Latin America in 2023

  By Alexandra Popescu

  Dec. 28, 2023

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  Mongabay’s top Amazon stories from 2022

  By Alexandra Popescu

  Dec. 29, 2022

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  Romania textile sector faces long road to recovery

  By Alexandra Popescu

  Jan. 27, 2021

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Company Info

Mongabay.com

Mongabay is a multinational environmental news organization founded in 1999 by Rhett A. Butler. Initially focused on tropical forests, it has grown into a global entity with hundreds of staff and over 1,000 contributing journalists. Operating as a nonprofit since 2012, Mongabay aims to expand its educational and journalistic initiatives while providing original reporting on biodiversity, deforestation, conservation, and climate change in multiple languages. The organization employs a network-based approach with correspondents in over 40 countries, producing data-driven stories and offering small grants to journalists for reporting costs. Mongabay publishes under a Creative Commons license, allowing free republication of its content to maximize reach. With a commitment to accessibility, it serves a diverse audience, including the general public, media partners, and policymakers, influencing conservation discussions and driving accountability in environmental issues.