Katie Myers
- Climate Reporter
- Grist and Blue Ridge Public Radio
- https://caitlinmyers.net
Katie Myers reports on climate change in Appalachia through a partnership between Grist and Blue Ridge Public Radio in western North Carolina. She previously served as a climate solutions fellow at Grist, and as an economic transition reporter in eastern Kentucky with the Ohio Valley ReSource and WMMT 88.7 FM. Her freelance work has appeared in the BBC, NPR, Belt Magazine, and the New Republic, among others, and she has completed media fellowships with the Society for Environmental Journalists, the Heinrich Boell Foundation, America Amplified, and the Solutions Journalism Network.
Sessions
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Reporting from the Frontlines: Covering Climate Disasters in the Carolinas
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 […]
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Road to Recovery: Western North Carolina’s Path to Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene
A discussion with policymakers, environmentalists, local advocates and BPR journalist about the challenges and solutions for rebuilding post-Hurricane Helene.