Reporting from the Frontlines: Covering Climate Disasters in the Carolinas

Ely Portillo Executive Editor /WFAE

Gerard Albert III Corps Member/Rural Communities Reporter /Report for America/ Blue Ridge Public Radio

Katie Myers Climate Reporter /Grist and Blue Ridge Public Radio

Lisa Sorg Reporter /Inside Climate News

Zachary Turner Climate Reporter /WFAE

From the raging wildfires to Hurricane Helene, this panel will delve into the challenges of reporting on climate disasters, the impact on communities, and how journalists are navigating the rapidly changing landscape of climate crisis coverage in the Carolinas. Join a conversation with climate reporters as they share their firsthand experiences covering devastating climate events and gain insight on the role of media in shaping public awareness and action.