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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 19 MIN

The AJC’s Drew Kann on climate and environment reporting

from The Lead · host University of Georgia

Drew Kann’s reporting has taken him to the critically dwindling Colorado River, the citrus farms of the rural South, and the nuclear reactors currently under construction in Georgia. While each story may focus on one geographic area, the core of Kann’s reporting lies in the environmental implications for the globe in its entirety. As a climate, environment and energy reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he intertwines written stories with immersive visuals and data analyses, focusing on the real, human impact of breaking and developing climate news. In this episode, we talk about key Georgia climate trends, how to break down complex stories, and overcoming news fatigue. Guest: Drew Kann, climate, environment and energy reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Host: Alexis Derickson.

Drew Kann’s reporting has taken him to the critically dwindling Colorado River, the citrus farms of the rural South, and the nuclear reactors currently under construction in Georgia. While each story may focus on one geographic area, the core of Kann’s reporting lies in the environmental implications for the globe in its entirety. As a climate, environment and energy reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he intertwines written stories with immersive visuals and data analyses, focusing on the real, human impact of breaking and developing climate news. In this episode, we talk about key Georgia climate trends, how to break down complex stories, and overcoming news fatigue. Guest: Drew Kann, climate, environment and energy reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Host: Alexis Derickson.

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