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Zoya Teirstein

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Covers:  public health, climate change, extreme weather, politics
Doesn't Cover: corporations, finance, energy
Reporter covering the impacts of climate change on human health @grist. Opinions expressed here belong to my mom.

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Zoya Teirstein’s Biography

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Staff writer at Grist covering climate change and public health. My work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, Wired, Slate, HuffPost, The Verge, and other places.

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Some of Audi's gasoline-powered cars may have cheated emissions, too

Some of Audi's gasoline-powered cars may have cheated emissions, too

Volkswagen could face renewed wrath from investors and the public after regulators in California found emissi…

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As warming waters make shellfish toxic, a way of life becomes deadly for Native Alaskans

As warming waters make shellfish toxic, a way of life becomes deadly for Native Alaskans

Phyllis Clough was driving to the post office in the tiny Alaskan village of Old Harbor one summer afternoon …

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Valley Fever Is Spreading Through a Hotter, Drier Western US

Valley Fever Is Spreading Through a Hotter, Drier Western US

Researchers haven't pinned down exactly what's behind the rise of the deadly fungal disease. But one thing is…

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Are Texas Voters Coming Around on Climate Change?

Are Texas Voters Coming Around on Climate Change?

This story originally appeared in Grist . It is republished here as part of Rolling Stone's partnership with …

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The Northeast's hemlock trees face extinction. A tiny fly could save them.

The Northeast's hemlock trees face extinction. A tiny fly could save them.

It's a warm day in early June, and researcher Nicholas Dietschler is standing in front of an eastern hemlock …

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Meet The Tick That's Forcing Americans To Give Up Their Meat

Meet The Tick That's Forcing Americans To Give Up Their Meat

This story was produced and originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk …

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How Climate Change Gets Under the Skin

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Gets Under the Skin A warming world is putting pressure on every system in your body. Heat waves, wildfire smoke, infectious diseases, and other health threats amplified by climate change are jeopardizing decades of public health gains. As temperatures rise, experts warn that everyone is at risk. Illustrations by Samantha Mash​​​​ Jun 26, 2026 This story is part of the Grist series Vital Signs, exploring the ways climate change affects your health.
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How climate change gets under the skin

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Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator. Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.
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Interim Fish and Wildlife Assistant Secretary’s Lack of Experience Concerns Senators at Confirmation Hearings Kevin Lilly, a Trump-appointed wealth manager, has been on the job in an acting capacity for almost a year despite no prior confirmation.When …
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Society of Environmental Journalists Award

2020 - Outstanding Feature Story, small newsroom

Judges' comments: Zoya Teirstein brings an immediate sense of danger to this public health story exploring the link between a naturally occurring shellfish toxin (PSP) and climate change. Told through the strong and personable voices of Native Alaskans, "Alaskan Roulette" introduces complex science in simple and direct terms to explain the problem facing populations that rely on foraging clams for food and cultural identity. Lovely images of Kodiak Island contrast with stark descriptions of the challenges brought by lack of human resources, government funding and regulations. Like climate change dilemma elsewhere, this story promises no easy solutions.

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SEAL Award

2020 - Best Environmental Journalism

With our environmental crisis intricately related to but frequently overshadowed by the dramatic political and social events of the past year, twelve journalists have been awarded a 2020 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award in recognition of their work to bring climate knowledge, justice, and action to the forefront of public discourse.

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