Miguel Otárola is a climate and environment reporter at CPR News.
Professional Background: Miguel joined CPR in 2021 after covering Minneapolis and its suburbs as a reporter for the Star Tribune. Before that, he began his journalism career interning at newspapers across the country, including the Arizona Republic, Seattle Times and Boston Globe. Miguel was also a host of a music show at KFAI 90.3 FM, a community radio station in Minneapolis.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s degree in mass communications from Arizona State University.
Experts predict a long decline for those fossil fuels, but workers in the industry want to ensure they are protected if their jobs are one day put at risk.
The new bill comes amid continued reports of the spread of microplastics and after restaurants stocked up on bags and containers for takeout during the pandemic.