Serena Renner

Serena Renner is a British Columbia–based journalist and editor with an eye on climate solutions, Indigenous sovereignty, coastal ecology, and culture.

When Extreme Atmospheric Rivers, Storms, and Floods Become the Norm

By Serena Renner August 20, 2023

In an era of increasing weather whiplash between floods and droughts, can we learn to embrace the rains?

In this story: climate change, water, science, disaster relief, rivers

Photo by Andrew Innerarity/California Department of Water Resources

Jonathan Franzen's Controversial Stance on Climate Action

By Serena Renner January 7, 2019

The author talks birds, climate failure, and how to find meaning in dark times

In this story: books, birds

Robots to the Rescue on the Great Barrier Reef 

By Serena Renner December 2, 2018

In a pilot project starting this week, robots deliver millions of “baby corals”

In this story: oceans

Make Your Own Adventure

By Serena Renner December 17, 2016

These 4 DIY workshops show you how to craft your own gear

In this story: diy, lifestyle

Top Gear

By Serena Renner December 18, 2016

Five cool companies that let you customize your adventure apparatus

In this story: buyers' guide, adventure

Great Barrier Reef Madness

By Serena Renner October 1, 2014

Dumping and dredging for new coal ports deal latest blows to Australia's natural treasure.

In this story: coal, dirty energy, activism, saving wild places

Coal carrier Shen Neng aground on the Great Barrier Reef