Krystal Vasquez

Krystal Vasquez is a science and environmental journalist based in Los Angeles and is currently an editorial fellow at Sierra. You can follow her work on Twitter: @caffeinatedkrys.

Solar Geoengineering Could Wreak Havoc on the Planet

To respond to climate change, we should focus on ramping down fossil fuels

By Krystal Vasquez September 21, 2023

In this story: technology, climate change

Illustration shows several solar geoengineering techniques.

When Nature Speaks, What Does It Say?

Karen Bakker listens for signs of life in "The Sounds of Life"

By Krystal Vasquez October 30, 2022

In this story: books, science, wildlife

The Sounds of Life

4 Must-Read Books for the Summer Season

These stories move us to think more deeply about the human, and more-than-human, world

By Jason Mark , Jen Rose Smith , Jonathan Hahn , Krystal Vasquez July 17, 2022

In this story: books

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Loud Noise Can Be Deadly, But We Can Quiet the Din

Solutions to noise pollution are out there

By Krystal Vasquez July 21, 2022

In this story: environmental justice, lifestyle

A busy street in Manhattan

The Weather Channel, for Birds

BirdCast’s Migration Dashboard is the closest thing we have to total bird surveillance

By Krystal Vasquez May 22, 2022

In this story: science, technology, birds, wildlife

Rainbow-hued sunset with flocks of birds flying over a still body of water that reflects the sky.

How to Climate-Proof Your Garden

Fortifying your outdoor space is a great way to mitigate climate catastrophe

By Krystal Vasquez April 25, 2022

In this story: gardening

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Air, Lies, and Instagram

Did the air really get better during lockdown?

By Krystal Vasquez March 19, 2022

In this story: air, climate change, science, environmental justice, Policy

An empty highway surrounded by greenery seen from the air, reaching into a pink purple sunset.

Texas Storm Uri Hit People With Disabilities Hard

Their experiences reveal big holes in the state’s disaster planning

By Krystal Vasquez February 19, 2022

In this story: climate change

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