Climate and Environmental Journalism

The writers, reporters, and thought leaders at Global Warming is Real aim to help readers better understand the causes, consequences, and potential solutions of a complex, climate-changed world.

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Thomas Schueneman: Founder and Managing Editor

Tom is the founder, editor, and publisher of TDS Environmental Media and GlobalWarmingisReal. He has studied climate and environmental issues for over thirty years and began writing this blog in June 2006.

His work has taken him throughout Europe, Latin America, and the US. Tom covered two UN climate conferences, COP15 in 2009 and COP21 in 2015. In 2013, he reported on World Water Week in Stockholm on behalf of the Pepsico Foundation, producing the white paper Delivering Access to Safe Water Through Partnerships.

Tom’s work appears in TriplePundit, Slate, Cleantechnica, Planetsave, Earth911, and the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust.
He is currently developing a documentary film entitled The Story of Packaging. 

Tom is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists.

Gina-Marie Cheesman: Senior Writer

Gina-Marie is a senior writer and principal contributor for GlobalWarmingisReal. Gina-Marie is a freelance writer and journalist with a degree in journalism and a passion for social justice, including the environment and sustainability. Her other contribution includes TriplePundit, MSN, Newsweek, and many others. Gina-Marie made the 75+ Environmentalists to Follow list by Mashable.com.

Richard Matthews: Senior Writer

Richard Matthews is a consultant, eco-entrepreneur, sustainable investor, and writer. He writes The Change Oracle, among the Web’s most comprehensive resources on the business of the environment. He has authored numerous articles on sustainable positioning, green investing, enviro-politics, and eco-economics.

Euticus Mola

Euticus is a corporate communication specialist working in Kenya’s geothermal sector. He is passionate about renewable energy, mental health advocacy, and using digital platforms for communication and marketing.

Daniel Adeyemi

Daniel is a passionate advocate for the environment. He is dedicated to addressing environmental challenges through research, advocacy, and his literary skills. He is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Management and Toxicology, with a major in Environmental Management. His focus is on sustainable development practices and global environmental policy.

Daniel’s journey into environmental studies began after he presented a seminar paper on ‘The Dangers of Dumping Waste in Water.’ The research not only revealed alarming ecological threats but also led to personal climate anxiety and depression, inspiring him to switch careers from medicine to the environment. Motivated by the belief that while a doctor saves one life at a time, an environmentalist can save many, Daniel has committed himself to creating solutions that impact entire ecosystems.

As a lover of academics with aspirations of becoming a professor, Daniel is equally enthusiastic about emerging technologies in environmental management, such as drones and their role in ecological conservation. He aims to combine his academic pursuits and technological interests to inspire change and promote a sustainable future.

Andrew Burger: Senior Writer

A product of the New York City public school system, Andrew studied geology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, worked in the wholesale money and capital markets for a major Japanese bank, and earned an MBA in finance.

Emily Folk: Contributing Writer

Emily is a freelance conservation and sustainability journalist based in Lancaster, PA

Bobbi Peterson: Contributing Writer

Bobbi Peterson is a freelance writer, green living advocate, and environmentalist.

Doug Pelton

Doug is a freelance writer and journalist.

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