Ep 86: Zahra Hirji, Energy and Climate Reporter at Buzzfeed News

Today’s guest is Zahra Hirji, Energy and Climate Reporter at Buzzfeed News.

Zahra has been a reporter at Buzzfeed since 2017, where she’s focused on how Trump Administration policies, federal agencies and Congress have impacted climate change. Priding herself on holding all parties to account, she recently wrote an article, titled “How A Bad Boss Remade Himself As a Climate Hero,” shining light on the intersection of the MeToo Movement and climate change within the scientific community.

Prior to joining Buzzfeed News, Zahra held a career steeped in climate change journalism, spending several years as a reporter for InsideClimate News, one of the earliest publications dedicated to covering the impact of climate change.

Zahra offered a unique perspective not only to thinking about the ongoing challenges in climate change but also of the role of journalism. I very much enjoyed this conversation and think you will too!

Enjoy the show!

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