Mei Zhang

Multimedia Journalist

Mei is from Oklahoma and is pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science (Games). She covers climate change, renewable energy, and culture. Outside of reporting she enjoys traveling, stand-up comedy, and upcycling clothing.

Growing up Chinese in Middle America

A personal essay about conflicts with identity.

By Mei Zhang●

January 11, 2023 at 12:38 pm PST

Big companies and big philanthropists on the big climate issue

Leaders from big tech and venture capital firms gathered at a climate event by the New York Times to discuss their contributions to solving the climate crisis.

By Mei Zhang●

October 30, 2022 at 9:17 pm PDT

Yvon Chouinard is not like other billionaires

Patagonia’s founder donated his entire company to solve climate change, making him the only billionaire to ever do so.

By Mei Zhang●

October 02, 2022 at 4:04 pm PDT