Articles by Senior Staff Writer Kate Yoder
Kate Yoder is a senior staff writer covering climate change through the lens of language, culture, and history. Her work has received a FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Award and a SEAL Environmental Journalism Award for bringing fresh perspective and social relevance to environmental issues. She has been at Grist since 2015 and is based in Seattle.
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Are we all living in Florida now? The rise of ‘don’t say climate’ politics.
Talking about climate change may be politically radioactive, but adjusting to its effects is no longer optional.
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![An aerial view of a vast parking lot filled with rows of black, white, and gray cars, creating a uniform pattern. Among them, a single red car stands out, drawing attention with its bold contrast.]()
![An aerial view of a vast parking lot filled with rows of black, white, and gray cars, creating a uniform pattern. Among them, a single red car stands out, drawing attention with its bold contrast.]()
What we lost when cars won
Americans once feared cars. Now we can’t imagine life without them.
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![Collage of drought, wildfire, and hurricane photos, with speech bubble cut out from center]()
Why Democrats aren’t talking about climate change much anymore
Make way for the "cheap energy" agenda.
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The strategy behind Trump’s climate catchphrase, the ‘Green New Scam’
The slogan may sound like a joke, but it’s part of a broader campaign to undermine public trust in climate action.
