Grist leadership is pleased to announce it has hired Austin Corona in a one-year role covering energy.
“Our energy system is in a state of massive flux,” said Grist Editor-in-Chief Katherine Bagley. “Extreme weather is straining grids, electricity bills are skyrocketing, and data centers are demanding new capacity. At the same time, the politics and economics of the sources underpinning this system — fossil fuels and renewable energy — are shifting dramatically. Grist is committed to tracking these changes and how they impact readers’ lives. Austin is the perfect reporter to do that.”
Corona previously covered energy, water, and environmental issues at The Arizona Republic, reporting on issues ranging from stagnated Colorado River negotiations to the rise (and struggles) of Arizona’s solar industry. He also worked as a staff writer for the Aspen Daily News, and his freelance work has appeared in High Country News and the Daily Yonder. He is based in Washington, D.C.
“I’m so excited to join the Grist team,” said Corona. “The energy beat’s pace of change is overwhelming and invigorating. There’s so much to cover, including some worthy moments for celebration and hope. I can’t wait to dive in.”
