Riley Ramirez | Civil Eats

Authors

Riley Ramirez is an intern at Civil Eats, supported by the UC Berkeley 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship. She writes about climate and the environment with a focus on policy, environmental justice and sustainability. Her stories have been featured in Richmond Confidential, Richmondside, KPBS, Bay City News and Bay Nature. Originally from Southern California, Riley is currently living in the Bay Area while she completes her master’s degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley.

A Groundbreaking California Farming Collective Navigates the Loss of Federal Grants

Volunteers Noelle Romero (left) and Corinne Smith (right) pull weeds around a row of baby tomato plants and talk about their own gardening ventures during a community work day at the Agroecology Commons farm. (Photo credit: Riley Ramirez)

The EPA Canceled These 21 Climate Justice Projects

COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Sprinklers water an agricultural field on July 3, 2024 near Coachella, California. A long-duration heat wave is impacting much of California with authorities warning of extreme health and wildfire risks. An excessive heat warning is in effect for all of the Coachella Valley through July 8th with highs forecast of up to 121 degrees. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Immigrant Farmworkers Win Housing Rights in Vermont

Immigrant community leaders and supporters gather in front of the Vermont State House on Friday, June 13th, to celebrate the passage of S. 127, a new state law protecting immigrant housing rights. The celebration was organized by Migrant Justice, a Vermont-based human rights organization founded and led by immigrant farmworkers. (Photo credit: Terry Allen)

Inside the Food Policy Tracker

Paulina Velasco from the Institute for Nonprofit News moderated a discussion with Brian Calvert, senior editor, Lisa Held, senior staff reporter and contributing editor, and Matt Wheeland, operations director.