Independent journalist covering sustainability and equity in agriculture, energy & environmental health. Writing @UtilityDive @FeedStrategy, often elsewhere.
Joined October 2010
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22 Dec 2023
One of my favorite things about working in news was the year-in-review edition. So I've narrowed the 160 articles I wrote this year to the top 7. First up: A plan to protect Utah from US Magnesium’s toxic waste relies on something that is disappearing. utahinvestigative.org/a-plan…
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19 Jul 2024
@rajprabhu , CEO of @Mercom, spoke with @EmaPen of @UtilityDive to discuss challenges currently impacting finance activity in the #solar sector.
Get insights from Mercom's 1H and Q2 2024 Solar M&A Funding Report and read the full story here.
utilitydive.com/news/solar-d…
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23 May 2024
The H2@Scale project is at the forefront of advancing low- and zero-carbon hydrogen, paving the way for transformative developments in the energy sector. Learn more about the groundbreaking project in @EmaPen’s latest @UtilityDive article:
utilitydive.com/news/univers…
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30 Mar 2024
Attention journalists in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, join us April 13 for the @spj_tweets Region 9 Conference, hosted by @UtahSPJ. @SPJFreelance we will have a session on the business of freelancing.
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25 Mar 2024
Frontier mythology, Yellowstone and anti-regulatory zeal collide at the Farm Bureau’s 2024 annual convention, leaving small farmers to wonder: “Who is looking out for us?” @EmaPen
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Emma Louise Penrod retweeted
19 Mar 2024
Our annual @UtahSPJ contest is open! The deadline to submit is Monday, April 15 at 11:59pm.
Submit your work from 2023 below 👇
contest.utahspj.com
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Commentary from @UtahSPJ president @EmaPen: Research shows that local news outlets reduce taxation and encourage responsible government spending — regardless of whether you read or watch the news every day buff.ly/422fUyA
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18 Jan 2024
BLM proposes 22 million acres in more Western states for faster solar development. Some enviros aren't happy. utilitydive.com/news/blm-sol… via @UtilityDive @EmaPen
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Is 2024 the EU's year of sustainable feed technology?
🗞️FEFAC President Pedro Cordero's interview for @FeedStrategy about #innovation & #sustainability in the #feed sector 🌱
Read more via @EmaPen news at this link 👇bit.ly/3TUqxkO
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22 Dec 2023
For Everyday Health, I explored the health fad known as the dopamine detox, and why everyone is doing it wrong. everydayhealth.com/emotional…
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22 Dec 2023
Based on reader feedback, this article on the Great Salt Lake's role in the rapidly growing business of fish farming was the year's most popular. greatsaltlakenews.org/latest…
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22 Dec 2023
But this reported essay exploring the Great Salt Lake's history--and it's potential future--is my personal favorite. See you all in 2024! greatsaltlakenews.org/latest…
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22 Dec 2023
In more niche agricultural news, bioengineering could take animal drug manufacturing to the next level. feedstrategy.com/animal-feed…
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22 Dec 2023
Meanwhile, the energy industry saw major utilities selling off their renewable energy assets to increasingly skittish investors, for a bit of fast cash. utilitydive.com/news/aep-duk…
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22 Dec 2023
One of my favorite things about working in news was the year-in-review edition. So I've narrowed the 160 articles I wrote this year to the top 7. First up: A plan to protect Utah from US Magnesium’s toxic waste relies on something that is disappearing. utahinvestigative.org/a-plan…
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22 Dec 2023
AI dominated the headlines this year, and agriculture was no exception to this rule because AI could hold the key to improving animal welfare. ambrook.com/research/technol…
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15 Dec 2023
Always feels weird for a big project to come to a close, but it is Friday and the last story in our Great Salt Lake series is live. In the final article, we explore how the lake's future could mirror the glory days of its past. greatsaltlakenews.org/latest…
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8 Dec 2023
How saving the lake will help us feed the world--and perhaps establish Utah as a global center for cutting-edge agricultural research. greatsaltlakenews.org/latest…
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8 Dec 2023
Also if you're interested in audio/video version of this coverage, check out the version Fox 13 broadcast today. fox13now.com/news/great-salt…
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1 Dec 2023
Today's Friday, and our next story about saving the Great Salt Lake is live. Last week we covered how saving the Great Salt Lake benefits agriculture. Today, we get a little more personal: saving the lake could be a boon to our mental health. greatsaltlakenews.org/latest…
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1 Dec 2023
If you missed last week's story or just want to revist the series in full, you can read all the stories as well as supplementary materials we have assembled at greatsaltlakenews.org/latest….
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