Parker Yamasaki

Parker Yamasaki is a former Sierra fellow and freelance journalist based in Chicago. You can find more of her writing here.

How to Regreen Chicago (and Other Cities)

By Parker Yamasaki July 12, 2023

This local nonprofit has big dreams of a new Chicago

In this story: equity, climate change, forests, social justice, urban living

By Parker Yamasaki December 9, 2022

WaterBear reveals a whole world outside of Netflix

In this story: film, entertainment

By Parker Yamasaki December 3, 2022

You can spend four days circumnavigating Chicago on the Outerbelt Trail and still come home for dinner

In this story: biking, inspiring connections outdoors, hiking

By Parker Yamasaki September 12, 2022

Here’s what the IRA means for the transportation sector

In this story: electric vehicles, climate change