Britny Cordera
Environment and Science ReporterBritny Cordera has been StateImpact Oklahoma's environment and science reporter since July 2023.
Britny is a poet and journalist who previously worked at St. Louis Public Radio and also taught creative writing with the St. Louis Poetry Center, building capacity for storytelling nonprofits in the area. Britny's goal is to empower communities to act on climate solutions by reporting on environmental justice and culture.
Britny was part of the 2022 NPR Next Generation Radio Project at St. Louis Public Radio and their work can be found in Grist Fix, The New Territory, Atmos, and Next City.
When not doing journalism, or writing poetry, Britny connects with her inner child by watching anime and roller skating.
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The Central Public Library in Norman is closed for repairs due to mold damage. Learn more on the closure and remediation process for the library. -
The Office of Sustainability for the City of Oklahoma City is conducting a short survey on heat perception. The survey is continuing research for OKC’s urban heat island campaign.
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Construction has started on Oklahoma City’s first parking-protected bike lane. The lane will be built in northeast Oklahoma City on Lottie Avenue from NE 13th Street to NE 23rd Street.
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Amazon announced last week that it’s developing its first solar farm in Oklahoma, and plans to power local grids and its operations.
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Every four years, the U.S. Global Change Research Program must deliver a report to Congress summarizing what scientific data are saying about climate change.
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The Choctaw Nation will soon start climate pollution reduction projects with grants from the EPA. The nation wants to focus on sustainability and stewarding a healthier environment in Southeast Oklahoma.
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The Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating the birth of a giraffe calf. The calf is the third generation of giraffes born at the zoo.
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Oklahoma’s state flying mammal, the Mexican free-tailed bat, is receiving attention this spooky season from the University of Oklahoma.
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The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department predicts $350 million is needed to repair capital infrastructure to state parks, according to a recent study.
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A local non-profit is hosting rap battles and other events to advocate for mental health awareness in Oklahoma. The organization called Soulbody Cyphers is working to destigmatize conversations around mental health and cultivate a community of MCs.
