Articles by Reporter Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Sachi Kitajima Mulkey is a Grist reporter covering the intersection of climate change, policy, politics, and culture. She previously covered climate news for Grist and the New York Times during year-long reporting fellowships. In 2026, her writing for Grist won a National Edward R. Murrow award. Her work has also appeared in The Nation and The Japan Times, and she has made guest appearances on the PBS NewsHour, Radiolab, and The Weather Channel.
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What defines a heat wave? The answer could decide where disaster dollars go.
With heat waves and wildfire smoke emergencies increasing, there's not always a clear pathway for states to access federal aid.
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Amazingly, forests are still sucking up as much carbon as they were 30 years ago. But there’s a catch.
Besieged by logging, fires, and pests, this global balancing act might not last long.
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Dangerous heat grips the US for another record-shattering summer
The longer this lasts, the deadlier it gets.
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Can a new version of Catan, the cult-favorite board game, make climate change fun to talk about?
I'll trade you a brick and a sheep for an energy token.
