Elizabeth Shockman

Elizabeth Shockman is a freelance journalist who lives in the Twin Cities. Previously she worked as a staff member and freelancer, reporting primarily from Moscow and around Russia.

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Science

Mosquitoes are developing resistance to insecticides

Living on Earth

August 04, 2015

Environment

Climate change is fueling a spike in wildfires across the Americas

Living on Earth

August 02, 2015

Wildfires have burned millions of acres across Canada and the US this spring and summer. They're burning hotter and faster than before — a phenomenon scientists have linked to climate change.

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