Mary Catherine O'Connor
Climate ReporterMary Catherine O’Connor is a radio and print reporter whose beats include climate change, energy, material circularity, waste, technology, and recreation. She was a 2022-23 Audio Academy Fellow at KALW. She has reported for leading publications including Outside, The Guardian, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera America, and many trade magazines. In 2014 she co-founded a reader-supported experiment in journalism, called Climate Confidential.
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This is a 2-minute summary of San Francisco's Proposition O on the November 8, 2022 ballot. -
For many Bay Area families, Dungeness crab is part of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. But it’s not likely to be on the menu this year. -
This is a 2-minute summary of Oakland’s Measure V on the November 8, 2022 ballot. -
The term “white supremacy” in a planning report for a proposed Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice in Contra Costa County sparked a heated debate last night at a board of supervisors meeting. -
Climate change is amplifying threats to public health, from water shortages to water-borne illnesses to sea level rise. This week, public health officials are reaching out to East Palo Alto residents to understand how to respond to these threats. -
The market for secondhand clothing is growing fast, giving consumers new options for buying and selling used apparel. The trend can also stem the flow of used textiles into landfills – but only if the clothing is in good shape. -
With all nine Bay Area counties in severe or extreme drought, water quantity is a top concern. But a recent survey shows some East Palo Alto residents are worried about water quality. -
Teachers in San Francisco should see a six-percent pay raise this fall, according to the San Francisco Unified School District.
