The Salt Lake Tribune, in partnership with Grist, has hired Leia Larsen to cover climate impacts in Utah.
Larsen's reporting has led to change since joining The Tribune in 2020, including coverage of plans to dredge Utah Lake and build homes on islands, as well as water loss on the way to the Great Salt Lake.
Leia has a proven track record of explaining complex environmental issues in ways that resonate with Utahns.
Author's summary: Leia Larsen hired to cover Utah climate impacts.