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Katie Surma

Katie Surma

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Journalist, Inside Climate News

Pittsburgh

Biography

With over 15 years of combined experience in journalism and law, I cover international environmental law and justice issues for InsideClimate News, a Pulitzer Prize-winning nonprofit news organization. I have a Master of Laws in International Rule of Law and Security from Arizona State University, and a Master of Science in Investigative Journalism from the same institution. I am also a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, with a background in commercial litigation. As a journalist at InsideClimate News, I report on the legal, political, and social aspects of environmental issues around the world. From Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina and Europe, among other places, I have covered topics such as climate litigation, human rights, biodiversity, Indigenous rights, and environmental justice.

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Total articles 438

  • Trump’s Nominee for EPA’s Top Lawyer Advances Despite Scant Legal Qualifications

    By Katie Surma Verified

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Trump’s Nominee for EPA’s Top Lawyer Advances Despite Scant Legal Qualifications

    By Katie Surma Verified

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Rural Human Rights Defenders Face Serious and Growing Risks, UN Report Reveals

    By Katie Surma Verified

    Apr. 07, 2025

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Inside Climate News

Inside Climate News is a non-profit news organization focused on investigative journalism related to climate change, energy, and environmental issues. Founded in 2007 in Brooklyn, New York, by David Sassoon and Stacy Feldman, it has grown from two employees to 37, supported by a budget of $3.3 million. The organization is dedicated to providing in-depth reporting on climate policy, environmental injustice, and misinformation. The organization offers investigative reporting that highlights underreported climate stories, including the notable 2010 Kalamazoo River oil spill, which earned a Pulitzer Prize in 2013. Inside Climate News also launched ICN Local in 2018 to enhance environmental journalism across various U.S. states through local partnerships. Its digital platform features free online articles, newsletters, and email subscriptions, reaching over 250,000 subscribers and attracting more than 20 million annual pageviews. The organization collaborates with for-profit media outlets to republish content, ensuring broad access to its reporting.

New York, New York, United States

+1 718-624-4587

Founded: 2007