Paige Stanley of Colorado State University studies carbon in the soils and works with ranchers to heal their land.
Katharine Gammon
Katharine Gammon is a freelance science writer based in Los Angeles. She has more than a decade of experience in writing about science, culture and the environment, and has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian and others. She earned her bachelor's degree in anthropology from Princeton University and a master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Posts by Katharine Gammon
From Dew on Plant Leaves to Tropical Rivers, She Follows the Water
At Berkeley, Cynthia Gerlein-Safdi leads research on how climate change disrupts water cycles.
Searching for Snow in the Water-Strapped West
Marianne Cowherd, a snow hydrologist, is unpacking the shifting nature of snowfall – and what it means for water availability.
After Wildfires, This Scientist Reads the Future of the Land
In Yellowstone and beyond, Katherine Siegel blends high-tech data with on-the-ground conversations to help save iconic landscapes.
Using Supercomputers and Wearables to Monitor Air Pollution
Fusing modeling, wearable sensors and new science, Cesunica Ivey hopes to improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
Arming Pollution-Prone Communities With Low-Cost Air Censors
Whether it’s in West Africa or Ohio, Garima Raheja wants to empower residents to monitor air pollution — and take steps to protect themselves.
Water Shortage? How About Sucking Moisture from the Sky
Brittany Kendrick of Hydronomy has created solar-powered devices to capture moisture from the air and deliver it to neighborhoods that need it the most.
She’s on a Quest to Understand What’s in Your Drinking Water
As a researcher, Cindy Hu is driven to uncover water quality, and help put the information back in the hands of people who can use it.
Young Women Take on the Mantle of Climate Activism
After the COP26 climate summit left some people disappointed, young women continue to fight for the climate around the globe.
Will the COP26 Climate Meeting Be a Turning Point for Women?
Any plan to mitigate climate change must include women, experts say. But it remains to be seen if their voices will be elevated at the Glasgow summit.