By: Monica Samayoa
Recent studies show that data centers are creating uncertainty for the Pacific Northwest’s power grid, potentially creating massive gaps in energy leading to blackouts.
Monica Samayoa is a climate and environmental journalist at OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting). Her award-winning work focuses on the human impacts of climate change, renewable energy transitions, and environmental justice, with particular attention to how marginalized communities are affected by urban planning and climate policies. Monica's reporting has been featured in InvestigateWest, NPR, and ProPublica, among others.
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Monica Samayoa's coverage primarily revolves around local government announcements, environmental issues, renewable energy, and climate change in Oregon, particularly Portland. She would likely be interested in experts who can provide insights into local environmental policies or developments related to renewable energy technologies.
As Monica covers a significant portion of government announcements and press releases, she may be interested in expert commentators with direct knowledge of local policies and their impacts on the environment, business & industry, or energy sectors.
Given her focus on Oregon-specific topics such as pollution and renewable energy adoption within the state over time, experts with specific knowledge of these trends could offer valuable contributions to her articles.
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