Tina Deines

I summarized an article about conservation canines in Australia and elaborated on how dogs can be used in invasive species management as well as other conservation projects.

I interviewed a few experts about the impacts of the border wall on pollinators for this story for Inside Climate News. I also relied on several scientific studies for additional insight.

This is a summary article that explores the history of jack-o'lanterns.

This article I wrote for Inside Climate News explores how Gila monsters might fare in a warming world. I spoke with a handful of Gila monster researchers and looked at a few studies.

In this blog-style post for Farm Flavor, I explained what seed banks are and how they can protect plant biodiversity.

This article for Inside Climate News talks about the opportunities and challenges of agrivoltaics, which combine agriculture with solar.

I wrote this article for National Geographic. It explores how roadrunner habitat is expanding thanks to climate change.

In this article I wrote for National Geographic, I interviewed experts about whether or not dogs could survive without us.

I interviewed representatives from the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute for this article about kelp farming and their initiatives to integrate it in rural Alaska.

For this story for Inside Climate News, I interviewed a local resident, plumber and sustainability experts about the challenges facing swamp coolers as temperatures rise and how people can stay cool.

This story I wrote for National Geographic delves into the world of elephant nannies. I interviewed experts with the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Save the Elephants in Kenya.

I wrote a how-to article about food forests and how to grow your own.

For this article for Inside Climate News, I talked to veterinarians and an environmental health expert about how climate change could be aiding in the transmission of heartworm and fueling other dangers to pets.

For this article that appeared in Virginia Agriculture 2025, I spoke with farmers who are implementing environmentally-friendly practices into their farms.

I talked to Tennessee state foresters to learn about sustainable forest management and urban forestry.