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Biography

Staff writer at Grist covering climate change and public health. My work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, Wired, Slate, HuffPost, The Verge, and other places.

Content

Total articles 2737

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  A deadly mosquito-borne illness rises as the US cuts all climate-health funding » Yale Climate Connections

  By Zoya Teirstein Verified

  Apr. 22, 2025

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  Ahead of Fire and Hurricane Season, FEMA Moves to End a Major Disaster-Preparedness Program

  By Zoya Teirstein Verified, Jake Bittle Verified

  Apr. 18, 2025

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  Public health, Mosquito-Borne Illness

  By Zoya Teirstein Verified

  Apr. 09, 2025

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Company Info

Grist

Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to reporting on climate change and environmental issues. Founded in April 1999 by Chip Giller, Grist aims to engage the public about the challenges of climate change while highlighting pathways to a just and sustainable future. Its tagline, "Climate. Justice. Solutions," reflects its commitment to addressing climate-related stories and solutions. Grist offers a variety of services focused on environmental journalism, including daily reporting, features, investigations, and visual storytelling. The organization covers topics such as the transition to renewable energy and the impact of climate change on communities. Grist also publishes daily and weekly newsletters summarizing environmental news and an annual climate fiction anthology titled "Imagine 2200," which features stories about future climate solutions. Grist's journalism reaches millions, influencing readers, including elected officials and researchers, with a significant portion taking action based on its content.