Veronica Penney

Denver, CO

Climate graphics reporter

Education: Columbia University, MS in data journalism; University of Colorado, BA in English literature and international affairs

Veronica Penney is a climate graphics reporter at The Washington Post. She previously worked as a data reporter on Colorado Public Radio's investigative team and covered climate change as a reporting fellow at the New York Times.
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Scientists knew 2023’s heat would be historic — but not by this much

When ominous warmth first appeared in Earth’s oceans last spring, scientists said it was a likely sign that record global heat was imminent — but not until 2024.

January 9, 2024

An invisible killer

Cases of Valley fever, fueled by the fungus coccidioides, have quadrupled over 20 years. Climate change, more extreme drought and fires may hasten its spread.

November 13, 2023

Where dangerous heat is surging

By 2050, over 5 billion people could face at least a month of extreme heat each year. See the risk level in your city.

September 5, 2023

Here’s where water is running out in the world — and why

New research shows that by 2050 an additional 1 billion people will live in areas with high levels of water stress. See where water is scarcest in the world — and why we need to conserve.

August 16, 2023

We are living through Earth’s hottest month on record, scientists say

The monthly global record will serve to punctuate what has been an onslaught of recent weather extremes, from punishing heat to devastating floods.

July 20, 2023

Find out just how bad wildfire smoke has been in your area

Smoke from wildfires in Canada spread record-breaking air pollution across the United States. Use our tool to check the smoke pollution where you live.

June 29, 2023