Emma Penrod
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Emma Penrod

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Expertise

Environmental health, nutrition, mental health, debunking pseudoscience, and gardening when it's applicable to health

About

Emma Penrod is a journalist based in western Utah who covers science, business, and government policy with an eye toward environmental and economic justice. Her stories have been published by many outlets, including Newsweek, Sierra magazine, Insider, The Weather Channel, and the High Country News.

In her spare time, Emma enjoys writing histories, gardening, and cooking vegetarian dishes.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications, Brigham Young University
  • Associate of Science (AS) in General Science, Utah State University

Awards

  • First place, Magazine News, SPJ Utah chapter, 2019
  • Honorable Mention, Investigative Business Journalism, SABEW, 2019
  • Physicians Choice Award, Utah Physicians for Healthy Environment, 2018

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