Andrew Urevig

Freelance science writer

Andrew Urevig is a freelance journalist. He co-founded the Minnesota Debate Institute, and his writing has been published by National Geographic, Earther, Civil Eats and other publications. In addition to being a freelancer, Urevig works as a paraprofessional with Minneapolis Public Schools and a summer teacher with TRIO Upward Bound. His stories are not written as part of his capacity with those organizations.

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What to expect from the UN’s COP 25 climate change conference
Survey suggests Americans want to phase out gas guzzlers sooner rather than later
How do biodiversity conservation initiatives expand their reach?
As the world’s garbage piles up, controversy over waste-to-energy incineration continues
These three circular economy principles can help combat the climate crisis
This new resource aims to help clear up recycling confusion
When it comes to addressing climate change, gender matters
This interactive map shows how diverse life on Earth is — and how we can keep it that way
As the climate crisis intensifies, lawsuits aimed at slowing greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise
What can we do to lessen the toll of climate change on the world’s poorest people?
Looking for climate-friendly foods? Try protein powder, peanuts, tuna, salmon — and grasshoppers
Tiny creatures play a big role in climate change
Most illustrations of the water cycle are missing an important ingredient: People.
How should climate change be taught in schools across America?
Researchers recommend chemistry educators focus more on environmental impacts
New study identifies the world’s best places for recycling phosphorus
Conflict over fish and wildlife management is on the rise. Here’s why.
Life on Earth weighs more than 80 billion school buses — and hardly any of that is animals
How 2.4 billion gamers might help save the planet
What does a 1.5-degree lifestyle look like?
New UN report outlines steps for ensuring that everyone has access to clean drinking water and sanitation
7 recommendations for incorporating indigenous perspectives into biodiversity conservation
How are we doing with the environment-related Sustainable Development Goals?
This study argues genetic modification could help quinoa, millet and other naturally stress-resistant plants become more productive
If you want to know about the health of ecosystems, a good place to start is with ants
From venomous snails to sunsetting solar panels, a look at our top stories of 2018
Can we make batteries better for the environment?
Retired farmland can become valuable habitat — if we give it a hand
The biggest problem with e-waste? What we don’t know.
Watch: How the wood duck nearly disappeared — then bounced back despite the odds
Fighting deadly toxins in the developing world
Seeking answers on climate change, scientists venture into the vaults of the past
Can battery technology keep up with solar energy’s bright future?
Home and away: New report offers tools and strategies for successful climate relocation
The best way to restore environments in the face of climate change
Animals and plants evolve faster in cities — with implications for humans
New website showcases seeds of a brighter future
What’s happening to our planet — in 8 infographics
Tackling cities’ hidden climate footprint
Photographers capture Earth’s changing circumstances
Even local warming perceptions are colored by ideology
New study finds recycled phosphorus could fertilize 100 percent of U.S. corn
With a stormy future ahead, study offers new tools for managing runoff
New climate talk model suggests more strategy means more catastrophe

Andrew Urevig

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