Articles by Senior Staff Writer Kate Yoder
Kate Yoder is a senior staff writer covering climate change through the lens of language, culture, and history. Her work has received a FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Award and a SEAL Environmental Journalism Award for bringing fresh perspective and social relevance to environmental issues. She has been at Grist since 2015 and is based in Seattle.
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Young conservatives want to push Trump on climate change — the ‘America First’ way
The American Conservation Coalition has grassroots support and the ear of Trump's Cabinet picks. The next four years will test its influence.
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The American Climate Corps is over. What even was it?
Biden's green jobs program was never what it seemed. Now it's shutting down before Trump takes office.
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The ‘weather whiplash’ fueling the Los Angeles fires is becoming more common
Around the world, dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, according to new research.
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Alert fatigue: The phrase that defined our climate in 2024
From "carbon cowboys" to "snow loss cliff," these 10 terms captured the spirit of the hottest year yet.
