Amy Green
Reporter and Producer- Twitter: @amybgreen
Amy Green covers the environment for 90.7 News. She is an award-winning journalist whose work has been heard on NPR and seen in PEOPLE, Newsweek, The New York Times and The Christian Science Monitor. She began her career at The Associated Press. Her book on the Everglades, under contract with Johns Hopkins University Press, is due out in spring 2021. Green was raised in Florida lives in Orlando with her 6-year-old daughter.
Recent Stories from Amy Green
Osceola Superintendent Calls For Expedited Vaccines For Teachers
The Osceola County schools superintendent says the district is working with local health providers to get ready for vaccinating teachers for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Manatee Spotted With “Trump” On Its Back
State and federal wildlife authorities are investigating after a manatee was found with the word, “Trump,” written across its back.
CONVERSATIONS: Students Return For Spring Semester, Some At School And Others Virtually
Orange County students start the spring semester Tuesday in an extraordinary school year. WMFE News’ Amy Green talked with Robert Prater, dean at Oak Hill Elementary, about how the year is going.
DeSantis Wants Elderly Vaccinated Next, Despite Federal Recommendations
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will break with a federal advisory panel if necessary to ensure Florida’s elderly are next in line for a coronavirus vaccine.
Stimulus Includes $250 Million For Everglades Restoration
The long-awaited stimulus package approved by Congress Monday night includes $250 million for Everglades restoration.
In The Indian River Lagoon, A Foul Stew Of Red And Green
Harmful algae blooms are transforming the historically clear water of the Indian River Lagoon into a foul Christmas stew of red and green.
Trump Administration Lets State Take Lead On Development Permits For Wetlands
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it is handing over at least some of its oversight of Florida’s wetlands to the state.
