Zaria Johnson
Reporter/ProducerZaria Johnson is a reporter/producer at Ideastream Public Media covering the environment.
She is a Cleveland native and 2022 graduate of Kent State University. Previously, she interned with The Columbus Dispatch, The Land and Akron Life Magazine. Prior to graduation she worked as editor-in-chief of Kent State's student publications The Kent Stater/KentWired and UHURU Magazine.
She is passionate about community engagement and community-based reporting, especially on topics relating to the environment and marginalized communities.
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Advocates Democrats and Republicans are leagues apart on climate change, so when looking for a climate-minded candidate, it's best to turn to past actions and statements. -
Democrat Shontel Brown and Republican Alan Rapoport field questions on how they would address climate change and clean energy if elected. -
Ideastream Public Media reached out to the Democrat and Republican running in the Ohio 13th Congressional District in 2024 to learn about their stances on fossil fuels, clean energy and the grid. -
Akron residents gathered for a march Tuesday to draw attention to local industries they say contribute to historic environmental injustices on the city’s east side. -
The East Archwood site will replace the aging facility at Fountain Street. WM says conversations will continue regarding community's concerns. -
The city of Cleveland and its partners are working on plans to better address poisoning from lead-based paint at rental properties following last week’s report highlighting 11 positive cases in children from properties that had been deemed lead-safe. -
With spotted lanternfly populations on the rise in Ohio, experts are weighing their response. 12 counties are under quarantine on the transportation of plant material. -
Fall is here and with it comes stunning views of red, orange and yellow treetops. Experts at Holden Arboretum share insight on what causes trees to change colors each fall. -
The university will eliminate an additional 64 staff, faculty and executive level positions to address a $7 million deficit. The move marks the second round of job cuts in 2024. -
Cleveland Metroparks is looking for ways to increase the habitat for monarch butterflies amid an ongoing decline in their population.
