Anuradhavaranasi

About Me

My Experience

I have 6 years of experience in crafting editorial strategy and stories about health, epidemiology, psychology, climate change, climate justice & environmental sustainability.

My background

My Experience

I earned a Master's in Science, Medicine, & Environmental Journalism from Columbia University in the City of New York. I've previously worked as a health reporter at The Week Magazine.

My work

My Experience

My work

I offer writing services for institutions such as the Earth Institute at Columbia University. My articles have been published in Forbes, Atlas Obscura, Devex, UnDark, Medical News Today, and other U.S.- based publications.

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Thousands of Trees Are Disappearing From Islands in the Maldives

‘We fought hard’: the Maldivian community that saved its island from developers

How corruption, tourism, environmental sustainability play out in paradise

As developers build artificial islands to attract tourists, they’re also uprooting trees from local islands. (Atlas Obscura)

How corruption, tourism, environmental sustainability play out in paradise

‘We fought hard’: the Maldivian community that saved its island from developers

How corruption, tourism, environmental sustainability play out in paradise

In the Maldives, tourism is a golden-egg laying goose but it also has very devastating impacts on coral reefs, both during the construction and operation phases of resorts. (Devex)

‘We fought hard’: the Maldivian community that saved its island from developers

The Maldives are a hotspot for tourists, but development often comes at a cost to the environment. One community fought back. (Positive News Magazine)

Over 14 Million People Of Color In The U.S. Are Breathing Toxic Air

‘We fought hard’: the Maldivian community that saved its island from developers

Around 14,329, 923 people of color live in counties with year-long particle pollution and ozone pollution. (Forbes)

For Developing Countries, More Solar Power — and Maybe More Lead?

Over 14 Million People Of Color In The U.S. Are Breathing Toxic Air

For Developing Countries, More Solar Power — and Maybe More Lead?

In developing nations like India, solar power’s reliance on lead batteries could have a big impact on some communities. (UnDark.org)

The Tribe that Brought a Damaged Shoreline Back to Life

Over 14 Million People Of Color In The U.S. Are Breathing Toxic Air

For Developing Countries, More Solar Power — and Maybe More Lead?

How the Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribe in Long Island, NY, transformed a desolate and barren stretch of shoreline to protect their land from erosion and sea-level rise. (Earth Institute, Columbia University's blog)