Tina Deines

I provided coverage for a tour about environmental justice in Chicago for the Society of Environmental Journalists' annual conference. I also provided photos.

I interviewed water experts and community members to investigate how the New Mexico water crisis is affecting acequia users. I did phone interviews as well as on-the-ground reporting and photography.

I interviewed two Michigan residents using goats to fight invasive species.

I interviewed experts from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for this story for the state's annual agricultural magazine.

For this story for Inside Climate News, I interviewed faith-motivated climate activists and other religious leaders about environmental pilgrimages.

I interviewed parents, a teacher and school district employee to talk about how they're organizing bike buses at their schools. I also include research about the health and environmental benefits of this transportation method.

For this story for National Geographic, I interviewed scientists specializing in wildlife and neuroscience.

I wrote this feature about a multigenerational farming family in Lyles Station, a historically Black community in Indiana. The article appeared in "Growing Indiana," an agricultural industry publication for the state.

For this feature for Inside Climate News, I did field reporting in Albuquerque and chatted with wildlife and water experts. I also sourced photos.

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.