Chloe Bennett-Steele
StateImpact Oklahoma Environment & Science ReporterChloe Bennett-Steele reports on science and the environment for StateImpact Oklahoma. She holds a Master’s degree from the City University of New York, where she studied science journalism and reported on energy and the environment.
Originally from North Texas, Chloe lived in upstate New York for about two years, covering climate change and broader science stories for an environmental magazine.
Chloe has produced work for publications including The Dallas Morning News and KUT Radio’s daily news magazine, The Texas Standard in Austin.
Chloe loves the outdoors and finding new places to explore by foot or kayak.
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Oklahoma's natural world is the subject of a new book from author Priscilla Crawford. -
A group of periodical cicadas emerged early this year. Experts say the event is likely because of weather patterns. -
Public Service Company of Oklahoma filed a rate increase last year that would hike average customer bills by 15%. -
The $4 billion project was announced last year and has received support from the Trump administration. -
Oklahoma invested in a redesign of mountain biking and pedestrian trails at the Norman park. -
Scientists use long-term monitoring of natural areas to help them understand environmental changes. Oklahoma surveyors are keeping track of local species, including a rare salamander that could offer clues into the well-being of its environment. -
Oklahoma Gas & Electric said projected decreases in natural gas and coal prices should drive average electricity bills down this summer compared to the same time last year. -
The 2026 legislative session has come to end. Logan Layden talked with StateImpact Oklahoma reporters about their takeaways on legislation impacting education, health, science and the environment. -
Despite its modest population size, Oklahoma had the third highest number of electricity disconnections in the U.S. because of nonpayment in 2024. It fell behind Texas and Florida and leads Tennessee. -
House Bill 2992, written by Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday.
