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MLK50: Justice Through Journalism Over to Seattle, what happens after a Superfund site is cleaned up? Gentrification or community empowerment? I explored this along the Duwamish River with The Urbanist. theurbanist.org/2024/05/01/duw…

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism The Urbanist And across the West, a shape-shifting fungus is spreading, but governments have failed to track it. Limited data show Latino, Asian, and Native American outdoor workers are most at risk of life-threatening disease. For @SciAm: scientificamerican.com/article/valley…

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism The Urbanist Scientific American These stories required analytical thinking, existential questioning, and humbling conversations with communities— skills I strengthened in my master’s program at @uwevansschool. Solutions Journalism Network recently published my capstone project on how journalists can better unpack climate policy:

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism The Urbanist Scientific American @uwevansschool Solutions Journalism Network solutionsjournalism.org/resources/unpa…

MLK50: Justice Through Journalism The Urbanist Scientific American @uwevansschool Solutions Journalism Network But I’m still learning because environmental politics and science are constantly evolving. It’s why reporting on climate and justice is "brat" to me—challenging the status quo and pushing back against what makes us insecure, just like @Charli_XCX says. -Ashli

This week, the #SEJSpotlight was on freelancer Ashli. If you missed her takeover today, check it out below and more here: sej.org/sejspotlight-a… Join Ashli in SEJ’s incredible network — apply for membership: sej.org/how-to-join-sej

Should WA's foresters harvest timber or sell it for carbon credits? Small farmers and policy makers work to balance the environment and jobs as emphasis moves toward preserving trees for carbon sequestration. (by Ashli Cascade PBS Newsroom @cascadePBS) cascadepbs.org/environment/20…

For Next City and YES! Magazine, we explore how the land back movement is a key part of getting fire back on the landscape. ⬇️

For Sierra Magazine, I report that large slash piles, stacked like bonfires, pose a serious fire risk as wildfires intensify on the Cascade Range. Why there’s a backlog and possible solutions ⬇️ sierraclub.org/sierra/when-sl…

Bracing for our smoky future: Scientists and health workers in the American West are sounding the alarm about the risk that wildfire smoke poses to pregnant people and newborns. Ashli reports for New Lines Magazine: newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-…

Scientists and health workers in the American West are warning of the rising risk that wildfire smoke poses for pregnant people and newborns, reports Ashli for New Lines Magazine. newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-…

Wildfire smoke threatens everyone’s health, but pregnant people face even greater risks due to physiological changes. Amie Ferris-Rotman and I spent months on this @NewLinesMag story. TY for your thoughtful edits as we publish after an election with big implications for repro health.

Finally did the Bluesky thing. Connect with me ➡️bsky.app/profile/ashlib…

Humbled to be a SELC 2025 Reed Writing Award finalist. EtO stories are complex & emotional to report. Grateful for MLK50: Justice Through Journalism editors, Wendi C. Thomas & Adrienne Johnson Martin, and their thoughtful support to this work. southernenvironment.org/news/meet-our-…