Alexa St. John

I’m thrilled to join the talented team at @AP_Climate, reporting on climate solutions. It’s a privilege to be able to cover a beat this vital and dynamic, and to have the opportunity to learn from such an impressive group of reporters and editors. So excited to get going!

President Donald Trump said he supports suspending the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war. Congress would have to approve the move. apnews.com/article/trump-…

APNewsAlert: Trump says he'll suspend federal gasoline tax to help Americans shoulder higher fuel prices caused by the Iran war.

2/3 Working in a newsroom, even remotely, is not like any other job. We didn’t just say goodbye to colleagues, but to decades long friends, confidants, storytelling partners, and role models who have shaped the way the world will understand its history for years to come.

Today is last day for dozens of stellar US @AP journalists who agreed to take a buyout. News exec says layoffs will be next. Proud to be @APNewsGuild

@AP a few weeks ago offered buyouts to select staff in US. Now come "some involuntarily reductions in order to meet our business transformation needs in the United States." In one word: Layoffs. No details yet.

This post comes on the same day that many AP reporters across the US must decide whether to take a buyout.

AP journalists in the U.S. are on the frontlines providing essential news coverage and documenting history each and every day. AP was there because WE were there. But more than 120 AP guild covered employees across the country were offered buyouts on April 6, and layoffs could be coming. And that makes the guild wonder, will AP be there for you in the future? We need your help. Tell AP leadership to support the stories that matter and the people that cover them. Comment on stories you care about on apnews.com and on AP social media posts. Text AP’s Signal at +1 (202) 281-8604.

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over approval of new ultra deep-water drilling project, for ⁦@AP_Climate:⁩ apnews.com/article/trump-…

The latest inflation report shows consumer prices rose 3.3% in March while new car prices jumped 12.6%. @alexa_stjohn writes about how that's adding to concerns over affordability. apnews.com/article/car-sh…

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds apnews.com/article/hurric…

@LyraSSharma This is great to see! 🥰 Well done!

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March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental US, federal meteorologists say. March was 9.4 degrees F warmer than 20th Century average. And if that's not hot enough for you, a super sized El Niño is forecast to be on its way. apnews.com/article/march-…

Statement from on #AP buyouts today from the union's executive committee. @NewsMediaGuild

Federal 'God squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules, via @MatthewBrownAP: apnews.com/article/endang…

As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax apnews.com/article/gas-pr…

A judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. For @AP: apnews.com/article/trump-…

As the Trump admin wages war on Iran, it’s citing natl security to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil & gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico — a move alarming groups who say it could set a dangerous precedent for fossil fuel projects: apnews.com/article/trump-…

Record-smashing heat continues: 'Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot' meteorologist says. Already 14 statewide March heat records set. May be one of largest area heat domes in US history. apnews.com/article/record…

My @AP story as gas prices top $3.91 per gallon and the war continues to show no show of abating