Amy Green
Reporter and Producer- Twitter: @amybgreen
Amy Green covers the environment and climate change at WMFE News. She is an award-winning journalist and author whose extensive reporting on the Everglades is featured in the book MOVING WATER, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, and podcast DRAINED, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Amy’s work has been heard on NPR and seen in PEOPLE, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, among many other publications. She began her career at The Associated Press in Nashville, Tenn. Amy grew up in Florida and lives in Orlando with her 7-year-old daughter.
Recent Stories from Amy Green
EPA facing lawsuit over manatee die-off, Indian River Lagoon water quality
Environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over an unprecedented manatee die-off in the Indian River Lagoon.
In Osceola County, new affordable housing help for struggling working families
Osceola County leaders are addressing sky-rocketing housing costs with a new program aimed at providing affordable housing for working families.
DeSantis signs legislation into law addressing sea level rise
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation into law aimed at strengthening state and local infrastructure against flooding and sea level rise.
New state rule cracks down on captive wildlife owners who have lost permits
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a new rule Tuesday aimed at cracking down on captive wildlife owners who have lost their permits.
Split Oak supporters consider legal options after toll road gains key approval
Supporters of central Florida’s Split Oak Forest are not giving up their opposition to plans for a toll road through the protected woodland.
DeSantis vetoes rooftop solar legislation, siding with clean energy advocates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that opponents said was poised to wield a major blow to Florida’s rooftop solar industry.
Family aims for accountability after teen fell to his death from amusement ride
The father of a teen who died after falling from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower at ICON Park says he is aiming for accountability with a wrongful death lawsuit.
