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Jacob Shea
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Oakland
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Biography
I am a freelance journalist based in California. I hold a B.A. in International Affairs and German Studies from Lewis & Clark College, a M.Sc in Environmental Governance from the University of Freiburg, and a M.A. from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. I specialize in narrative writing and the environment, covering such topics as climate change, agriculture, oceans, and sustainability.
Lifestyle, crime
Content
By Jacob Shea| Sierra Magazine Verified When the Biden administration takes office on January 20, environmentalists will breathe a collective sigh of relief. In Biden, observers anticipate a shift towards a more science-based, environmentally friendly agenda following four years of assaults on regulatory agencies and bedrock environmental laws under the Trump administration. But a recent flurry of activity from the White House has sparked renewed concern from watchdogs.
By Jacob Shea| Sierra Magazine Verified In mid-August, the Trump administration finalized its plan to auction leases for oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a remote tundra wilderness on Alaska’s North Slope. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, a former oil and gas lobbyist, suggested that auctions could take place by the end of this year, praising the move as a boost for jobs and a step towards greater energy independence for the country.
By Jacob Shea| Sierra Magazine Verified Off Forest Service Road 1S25 in Stanislaus National Forest, ecologist Chad Hanson stands on a dirt road between two fields, addressing a tour group. In one field, invasive cheatgrass shimmers a dull purple as it sways in the wind, giving way to scabby bald spots of brown dirt. The monochrome swath is punctuated by sun-bleached, flat-topped tree stumps and a few brownish conifer seedlings that stand roughly two to three feet tall.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States