Lora Shinn
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Lora Shinn writes about travel, sustainability, and health. Her work has appeared in Afar, National Geographic Traveler, Los Angeles magazine, and Urban Farm. She lives in Seattle.
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Washington State Adds Emergency Rules to Protect Workers from Heat and Wildfire Smoke
DispatchWashingtonLora Shinn
But many advocates point out that to fully address our new climate reality, we also need national solutions.
New Water Worries in Climate-Stressed New Mexico
DispatchNew Mexico, Santa FeLora Shinn
Federal rollbacks could leave New Mexico’s limited water dirtier by excluding up to 90 percent of the state’s waterways from protection.
The Bomb Train Derailment That Sparked a Resistance in the Columbia River Gorge
DispatchOregon, CanadaLora Shinn
The fossil fuel industry maintains a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest thanks to its international export activity. But ever since a dangerous rail accident in 2016, local residents have served as a fierce check on its growth.
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Energy Efficiency: The Clean Facts
GuideUnited StatesLora Shinn
Here’s what you need to know about energy efficiency and how you can help save the environment—and money—at the same time.
Renewable Energy: The Clean Facts
GuideUnited StatesLora Shinn
Wind and solar are powering a clean energy revolution. Here’s what you need to know about renewables and how you can help make an impact at home.
Your Guide to Talking With Kids of All Ages About Climate Change
How-ToUnited StatesLora Shinn
Tips for discussing the basic facts, answering tough questions, and helping your kids cope with climate anxiety—even when you, too, are feeling overwhelmed.