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 Corporation Commissioners (OCC) on Wednesday approved OG&E’s application to withdraw its rate review request, which cites a bill regulators say could raise customers’ monthly bills. -
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the Office of Research and Development and reduce its workforce. -
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation collects information about the whereabouts of the distinct reptile species. -
Foresters are using parasitoids to reduce the spread of the emerald ash borer beetle, following the lead of many states to the east. -
The act, signed into law on July 4, will eliminate incentives for investing in wind and solar projects. -
The commissioners voted in mid-June to deny a conditional use permit for a proposed solar farm near the town of Porter and the Arkansas River. -
The decades-old organizations would be effectively discontinued, while a fraction of funding would move to a separate office. -
Survey answers and an associated study illuminate the attitudes and beliefs of residents statewide on water supply and climate issues. -
The National Weather Service (NWS) advises people to limit time in the sun and avoid strenuous activities during afternoon hours this week. -
The city said it will use the money to assess, clean and plan for site reuse in the future.
