Sara Kiley Watson
Sara Kiley Watson is a freelance journalist covering climate, science, and climate science. She was an associate editor at one5c, and her work has been featured in Popular Science, NPR, Business Insider, and elsewhere.
Connect
Midweek briefing: The plant-based switch needs to speed up
Plus: 20 companies not living up to their climate promises, and the Pope's new eco-mass
Big banks fund climate chaos. Here’s how to switch.
Finding a sustainable bank is the ‘great overlooked climate action’
5 climate books to read this summer
From scrambled future cities to what activists can learn from pop stars
The week in climate news: Help save clean-energy incentives
Plus: Nondairy milk's hopes for public schools, the ballooning emissions of private jets, and the re-rise of ecofeminism
Midweek briefing: The 500 most-sustainable companies
Plus: A winning combo of solar and batteries, plant-based cod filets, and a historic heat wave
How to talk to climate skeptics without losing your cool
These expert-backed strategies can help you manage the frustration—and open the door to real dialogue
The Mess: The recycling illusion
I used to be a cheerleader for recycling, but I’ve changed my tune.
Plastic bag bans work—but we can do better
Even if bags are going down, plastic pollution overall is still going the wrong way
Midweek climate briefing: The UN push to protect the high seas
Plus: Extreme humidity hits almost 40 states, big banks' climate retreat, and Denny's serves up vegan breakfast
A new bill could reduce plastic waste, but it needs help
We've got a script for what to tell your reps.
The Mess: Is thrifting the new fast fashion?
Buying secondhand is gentler on the planet, but that doesn’t mean it’s always the right thing to do
How to extend the life of your clothes
The best fashion for the planet is what you already have











