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Tim McDonnell: Reporting on Climate and Energy With Empathy

Tim McDonnell: Reporting on Climate and Energy With Empathy

Update: 2023-11-30
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Tim McDonnell, Climate & Energy Editor at Semafor, joins Rose and Katie for a conversation about his approach to climate reporting for varied audiences, the role of renewables in Ukraine’s energy security, and how he went from geotagging rattlesnakes to reporting on all things climate and energy.



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