Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media
ReporterZaria 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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As Ohio farmers endeavor to reduce nutrient runoff, many have found support through H2Ohio, a statewide water conservation program. Some are concerned that cuts to that program will slow progress. -
In 2024, the National Weather Service recorded more tornadoes in Ohio than ever before. Now, communities are reckoning with what that means for housing. -
New methane rules are meant to reduce this powerful greenhouse gas and improve air quality. Those in the oil and gas industry in Ohio are now tasked with working towards compliance. -
Ohio faces warming temperatures, increased rainfall and disrupted ecosystems.
