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Alexandra Popescu
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Latin America Editor - English, Mongabay.com
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Biography
Alexandra is a writer and editor with more than 15 years’ experience in environmental and science journalism. Prior to joining Mongabay as Latin America editor for the global news desk, she worked with National Geographic Magazine, Euronews and several international organizations focused on environmental issues in Latin America. Alexandra has a Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford and a MA in International Journalism from City University London.
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By Alexandra Popescu| Mongabay Verified As the 2030 deadline to prevent the worst impacts of climate change looms ever closer, changing direction from business as usual and tackling critical environmental issues need to become the norm, numerous experts Mongabay interviewed over the past year have stressedIn Latin America, the specter of the Amazon hitting its tipping point, corporations expanding their mining activities, and environmental defenders being killed with impunity made headlines throughout 2023.
By Alexandra Popescu| Mongabay Verified Violence against activists and Indigenous people in the Amazon has made world headlines, with little progress on tackling impunity. The victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential race and a more prominent role in the government for Indigenous representatives have brought more hope around slashing deforestation and preventing the Amazon from reaching a point of no return.
By Alexandra Popescu| Just Style Verified just-style homeNews & insights By Alexandra Popescu | 27 January 2021 Font size Email Print Hit hard by Covid-19 and short of government help, Romania's clothing manufacturers are pessimistic about their prospects. A Message From The Editor just-style gives you the widest apparel and textile market coverage. Paid just-style members have unlimited access to all our exclusive content - including 21 years of archives.
Company Info
Mongabay.com
Mongabay is a multinational environmental news organization founded in 1999 by Rhett A. Butler. Initially focused on tropical forests, it has grown into a global entity with hundreds of staff and over 1,000 contributing journalists. Operating as a nonprofit since 2012, Mongabay aims to expand its educational and journalistic initiatives while providing original reporting on biodiversity, deforestation, conservation, and climate change in multiple languages. The organization employs a network-based approach with correspondents in over 40 countries, producing data-driven stories and offering small grants to journalists for reporting costs. Mongabay publishes under a Creative Commons license, allowing free republication of its content to maximize reach. With a commitment to accessibility, it serves a diverse audience, including the general public, media partners, and policymakers, influencing conservation discussions and driving accountability in environmental issues.
Founded: 1999