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Zoya Teirstein
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Staff Writer, Grist
New York
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Biography
Staff writer at Grist covering climate change and public health. My work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, Wired, Slate, HuffPost, The Verge, and other places.
I do not cover any subject which the majority of people would find boring.
Content
A deadly mosquito-borne illness rises as the US cuts all climate-health funding » Yale Climate Connections
By Zoya Teirstein Verified| Yale Climate Connections with Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz@ Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, issued an urgent alert about dengue fever, a painful and sometimes deadly mosquito-borne illness common in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. Some 3,500 travelers from the United States contracted dengue abroad in 2024, according to the CDC, an 84 percent increase over 2023.
By Zoya Teirstein Verified, Jake Bittle Verified| In These Times Verified Zoya Teirstein and Jake Bittle April 18, 2025 Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by Grist. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is known for responding to extreme weather like hurricanes and wildfires — the kinds of disasters that are becoming more intense and common as climate change gets worse.
By Zoya Teirstein Verified| Homeland Security News Wire Verified PUBLIC HEALTHA Deadly Mosquito-Borne Illness Rises as the U.S. Cuts All Climate-Health FundingPublished 9 April 2025Climate change is driving an explosion in dengue cases. Studying that connection is about to get much harder. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, issued an urgent alert about dengue fever, a painful and sometimes deadly mosquito-borne illness common in tropical and subtropical parts of the world.
Company Info
Grist
Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to reporting on climate change and environmental issues. Founded in April 1999 by Chip Giller, Grist aims to engage the public about the challenges of climate change while highlighting pathways to a just and sustainable future. Its tagline, "Climate. Justice. Solutions," reflects its commitment to addressing climate-related stories and solutions. Grist offers a variety of services focused on environmental journalism, including daily reporting, features, investigations, and visual storytelling. The organization covers topics such as the transition to renewable energy and the impact of climate change on communities. Grist also publishes daily and weekly newsletters summarizing environmental news and an annual climate fiction anthology titled "Imagine 2200," which features stories about future climate solutions. Grist's journalism reaches millions, influencing readers, including elected officials and researchers, with a significant portion taking action based on its content.
Seattle, Washington, United States
'+1 206-876-2020
Founded: 1999