Yessenia Funes

Yessenia Funes

Yessenia Funes is an environmental journalist telling stories of society's most oppressed. She's been published in The Guardian, Yale Climate Connections, The Verge, Vox, and more. Think of this newsletter as a digital postcard from a friend.

Thankful to Be Free

I interview a Palestinian environmental activist living under Israeli occupation.

The Mountain Snake's Bite

I went to see the aftermath of a deadly cyclone in Malawi. I found tales of a mythological snake that sleeps under the mountain.

Pump It Up

More people need heat pumps. One group is doing what it can to make the technology more accessible.

We Deserve More

After a few days in Amsterdam, I reflect on U.S. bicycling culture.

Train Thoughts

I share quick thoughts after a high-speed rail trip in Europe.