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Isabelle Gerretsen

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  • Senior Journalist at BBC Future, BBC
Amsterdam, London
As seen in: BBC, Bottom Line, CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, CNN Style, CNN Travel, F5 da Folha, Folha de S.Paulo, G1 Globo, MSN and
Journalist. Write & edit for @BBC_Future. Previously at @ClimateHome, @Cnni, @TRF_Stories & @Newsweek

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Isabelle Gerretsen’s Biography

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I am a Dutch-English journalist in London. I currently work as a senior journalist for BBC Future, where I primarily write and edit climate and environment stories.

I previously worked as the international editor for Climate Home News and as a digital producer and reporter for CNN International.

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For 1,000 years, a cult worshipped the hero of the Odyssey

For 1,000 years, a cult worshipped the hero of the Odyssey

The Odyssey was far more than entertainment to ancient Greeks. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a cu…

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The risk of a 'super' El Niño is rising. Here's what it means for North America

The risk of a 'super' El Niño is rising. Here's what it means for North America

The El Niño phenomenon is likely to be particularly intense this year, scientists warn. If so North America m…

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'The moment I made eye contact with a whale'

'The moment I made eye contact with a whale'

In a series of striking photographs, Marcia Riederer captures the elegance and curiosity of the elusive dwarf…

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'The margin of manoeuvre is that much tighter': Why it's becoming harder to compete at the Winter...

'The margin of manoeuvre is that much tighter': Why it's becoming harder to compete at the Winter...

A warming climate and the use of artificial snow is making it more dangerous and difficult to compete at the …

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The best nature photography of 2025

The best nature photography of 2025

From acrobatic gorillas to maritime lions and fluorescent plants, here are the most eye-catching shots of the…

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Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025

Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025

Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.

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The far-reaching impacts of wildfire smoke – and how to protect yourself

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By Isabelle Gerretsen Verified, Richard Gray, Martha Henriques Verified
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Getty Images In 2023, Canadian wildfires caused significant decline in air quality in New York, and much further afield (Credit: Getty Images) As wildfires blaze through Canada, air quality alerts are in place there and in parts of the US. Here are the profound ways wildfire smoke influences your physical and mental health. All but 1% of the world's population is exposed to unhealthy air that exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) limits for pollutants.
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For 1,000 years, a cult worshipped the hero of the Odyssey

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By Isabelle Gerretsen Verified
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By Isabelle Gerretsen 18th July 2026 The Odyssey was far more than entertainment to ancient Greeks. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a cult that revered the Homeric hero on his legendary home island of Ithaca. A At the start of the Odyssey, the epic poem's war-weary protagonist finds himself trapped on a remote island by the goddess Calypso. She promises Odysseus immortality and eternal youth if he chooses to stay with her.
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For 1,000 years, a cult worshipped the hero of the Odyssey

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By Isabelle Gerretsen Verified
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Getty Images The mythical king Odysseus inspired hero cult worship on his home island of Ithaca (Credit: Getty Images) The Odyssey was far more than entertainment to ancient Greeks. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a cult that revered the Homeric hero on his legendary home island of Ithaca. At the start of the Odyssey, the epic poem's war-weary protagonist finds himself trapped on a remote island by the goddess Calypso.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

News reporter at the International Business Times

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

My story on Turkish refugees who have fled persecution under Erdogan's regime and are now stuck in limbo in Greece.