Laura Paddison is an International Climate Editor at CNN. With a focus on climate change, energy, and environmental issues, she covers a range of topics that intersect with science, government, and world affairs. Laura's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including CBS News, Yahoo News, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Laura Paddison's coverage focuses heavily on scientific themes, particularly climate change and related events. Her articles often cite data and cover evolving stories, indicating a preference for pitches supported by credible data or offering insights into ongoing developments in the scientific community.
Given her focus on local areas within the United States, especially Missouri and Columbia, she may be receptive to pitches relating to local environmental initiatives or scientific research with implications at a national level.
Pitches providing expert commentary from scientists involved in significant breakthroughs or those working on cutting-edge technologies related to climate change would likely resonate well with Laura. Considering this information can help tailor effective outreach strategies when pitching relevant topics.
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By: Laura Paddison
President Donald Trump is promising to unleash the US timber industry by allowing companies to raze swaths of federally protected national forests.
By: Laura Paddison
CNN — A striking new visualization made by climate scientist Zeke Hausfather unfurls like a flower blooming in the spring, its colors moving from blue to red.
Arctic temperatures spiked 36 degrees Fahrenheit, or 20 Celsius, above normal. By the end of the month, sea ice was at its lowest level ever recorded for February.
By: Ella Nilsen, Laura Paddison
By Ella Nilsen and Laura Paddison Feb 21, 2025 The Trump administration told US government scientists working on a vital global climate
By: Laura Paddison
One of NOAA’s most critical roles is to observe the oceans, which are currently undergoing a period of rapid and largely unexplained change.
By: Laura Paddison
CNN — A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace liable for millions of dollars in damages to a giant pipeline company in relation to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago.
A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace liable for millions of dollars in damages to a giant pipeline company in relation to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago.
By: Laura Paddison
A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace liable for millions of dollars in damages to a giant pipeline company in relation to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago. Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners sued Greenpeace for $300 million in 2019, accusing the environmental group of masterminding the protests, spreading misinformation and causing the company financial loss through damaged property and lost revenues. After a three-week trial, the 9-person jury took two days to return their verdict.
By: Laura Paddison
Dakota Access pipeline protesters and law enforcement officers are seen here in October 2016, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota. A North Dakota jury on March 19 found Greenpeace liable for millions of dollars in damages to a giant pipeline company.
By: Laura Paddison
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