#SEJSpotlight: Ashli Blow, Freelance Journalist

 

Meet SEJ member Ashli Blow! Ashli is an independent journalist who covers the intersection of environmental science, policy and justice. After several years at a breaking news desk in Seattle, reporting on natural and man-made disasters, she transitioned to focus on solutions journalism as a freelancer. Her reporting focuses on climate adaptation, pollution abatement and wildland fire management. Based in Eugene, Oregon — with deep roots in her hometown of Memphis — Ashli pays special attention to the experiences of frontline communities in the American West and Southeast United States. She holds a master’s degree in environmental policy, which has honed her ability to meticulously analyze and report on the evidence and limitations of climate solutions using empirically-derived frameworks.

When asked how SEJ membership makes her job easier, Ashli said, "Transitioning from a staff position to freelancing was a significant shift, and the resources and support from SEJ during that time proved invaluable. SEJ continues to provide a wealth of networking opportunities and learning experiences that have been instrumental in helping me uncover compelling stories and sustain my career as an independent journalist." Join us — apply for SEJ membership.

See some of Ashli's work:

• "Memphis Leaders Celebrate xAI, But Will Its ‘Burden’ Go Unchecked?" MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, July 22, 2024.
• "South Memphis Seeks Justice As Toxic Leaks Decline," MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, April 9, 2024.
• "Velsicol Brokering Chemicals Years After Memphis Plant Closure," Tennessee Lookout, March 28, 2024.
• "Laws Are Trying To Move Beyond an Environmental Justice Checklist," Prism, January 23, 2024.
• "As U.S. Insurers Stop Covering Prescribed Burns, States and Communities Step Up," Mongabay, November 15, 2023.
• "Valley Fever Is a Growing Fungal Threat to Outdoor Workers," Scientific American, September 19, 2023.
• "Are WA Forests Worth More As Carbon Sponges Or Timber Harvests?," Crosscut / Cascade Public Media, August 22, 2023.
• More.

Find Ashli: 

Web                ashliblow.com
Instagram      @ashliblow
LinkedIn         /ashliblow
X                      @ashliblow

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