JB MacKinnon

I'm an inconstant presence on Twitter, but I do send out a newsletter each time I publish longform writing. If that's of interest, sign up at jbmackinnon.com.

Grateful for this grant, and for @SMCCanada and Sitka Foundation's commitment to supporting deep-dive biodiversity journalism. What am I writing about? I'm not telling (yet).

Good—make that great—news for a change.

@serena_renner @vandenba @hakaimagazine @jeremylatham Yes! Thanks for adding these names. I don’t always see what’s behind the scenes.

@JB_MacKinnon @vandenba @hakaimagazine It takes a village! There was also copyeditor Rowena Rae, web developer @jeremylatham, and early support from Tyee Bridge. Good thing we can include everyone in the credits at the bottom 🙌🏽

I'm taken aback by the support coming in for this story. A good time for further thank yous to @serena_renner for further editorial guidance, factchecker @vandenba, proofer Ruth Wilson, and the @hakaimagazine design/production team. Long live. hakaimagazine.com/features/the-o…

Earlier today, I shared that I've received a lot of support for my recent story on Klamath dam removals. Here's a counterpoint from @DSnovel in the Siskiyou News. siskiyou.news/2024/11/12/a-r…

My latest story, one that taught me how difficult but necessary polarization is to write about. So much appreciation to @hakaimagazine, especially @judeisabella and @Sarah_Gilman, who helped me find my way but share no blame for where I ended up. hakaimagazine.com/features/the-o…

@Sarah_Gilman @hakaimagazine @sejorg @evaholland Out of the blue! I didn’t realize at first that we’re both listed as winners. I like that they’re doing that.

What a pleasure to win one from your peers, and to share the honour with @Sarah_Gilman for her unforgettable rat paintings. Thanks again to @hakaimagazine for wise counsel and making it all come together.

@Sarah_Gilman @hakaimagazine @sejorg Late to my own party, but thanks, Sarah—I had no idea! I suspect those paintings helped push me over the top…

@VinceBeiser @WIRED @sandraupson @paultullis @C_Pollon Congrats, Vince! Vancouver squad…

Pleased & proud to say my @WIRED story on deep sea mining just won a National Association of Science Writers' Award! Thanks to ace editor @sandraupson and congrats to fellow honorees/pals @paultullis, @JB_MacKinnon, and @C_Pollon . nasw.org/article/nasw-s…

@Jim_Banks_ @BW Let me also add: stand by. This is not the last you’ll hear from me on this topic.

My latest, for @BW (paywalled): Ramping down global emissions is achievable in terms of cost. But until the US and other rich countries assume a war footing, we don't stand a chance of meeting critical climate goals. bloomberg.com/features/2024-…

@Jim_Banks_ @BW I don’t state my opinion here at all. I report what influential scenarios say is required to hit net zero by 2050. Readers can decide if that seems achievable or desirable. If governments and business are pledging NZ2050, we need to be clear-eyed about what that might mean.

Rolling the credits for this piece...my appreciation first to my sources for continuing to share their time and knowledge with journos. Many thanks also to my editors @mslaurabliss, @jeremykeehn, @jimaley. And those Rad Mora 3D illustrations—just wow. bloomberg.com/features/2024-…

Surfacing here just long enough to say how much I enjoyed this conversation with @HeathRacela and Willoughby Hills newsletter/pod. heathracela.substack.com/p/129-author-j…

Canadian friends—I invite you to find 16 mins and watch the film Losing Blue, now available for free @thenfb. It's stunningly beautiful, and yes, heartbreaking. Thx @LeanneEAllison and David Christensen for leading this project. Grateful to be on board. nfb.ca/film/losing-bl…

@JohnVaillant Basically a royal flush. Congratulations, John, all well deserved. Keep going!

O, Canada . . .

A historic moment. Great to have @serena_renner @hakaimagazine on the job. hakaimagazine.com/news/in-coasta… via @hakaimagazine

It's a tough time for journalism. But while other outlets buckle, @hakaimagazine continues to publish well researched, carefully crafted, and fact-checked stories with no paywall. Now, to ensure we can continue that work, we're asking for your support: hakaimagazine.com/support?utm_so…

@michellecyca @hingstonolsen @macleans Book launch!

excited to share that @hingstonolsen press is publishing my 2022 @macleans magazine story "The Curious Case of Gina Adams" as a gorgeous limited-edition book, which you can order today! hingstonandolsen.com/the-curious-ca…