We’re Not in Zone 6 AnymoreWe’re Not in Zone 6 Anymore

We’re Not in Zone 6 Anymore

Our climate is changing, but weather is the real boss.

Changing Climate, Shifting ForestsChanging Climate, Shifting Forests

Changing Climate, Shifting Forests

Climate change — with its associated myriad impacts — is rewriting the American landscape. . . .

Virginia’s Changing CoastsVirginia’s Changing Coasts

Virginia’s Changing Coasts

The bayou is not the only coastal region that should be paying close attention to climate change. . . .

Finding the Silver LiningFinding the Silver Lining

Finding the Silver Lining

Clouded leopards are reluctant partners in their own salvation…

Stalking MorelsStalking Morels

Stalking Morels

Hunting for morels is actually pretty easy. . . . It’s finding the little mushrooms that’s the real challenge.


Bio

Cristina Santiestevan is an environmental writer and communications consultant. She writes about issues as varied as clouded leopards in Thailand, climate change in American forests and mushroom foraging in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her work appears in magazines, museum exhibits and nonprofit publications.

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articles & essays
We’re Not in Zone 6 Anymore
We’re Not in Zone 6 Anymore

Our climate is changing, but weather is the real boss.

nonprofit communications
International Fund for Animal Welfare
International Fund for Animal Welfare

Website concept and content development, usability consulting and writing / editing for Whale Program.

museum exhibits
Walk Like a Penguin
Walk Like a Penguin

New England Aquarium exhibit about everyone’s favorite tuxedoed birds.

photography
Springtime awakenings
Springtime awakenings

The early springtime forest has countless wonders to share with those willing to look.

featured
We’re Not in Zone 6 Anymore
We’re Not in Zone 6 Anymore

Our climate is changing, but weather is the real boss.