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Adriana Pérez is a general assignment and environment reporter. She writes about the Great Lakes, climate change, environmental justice, agriculture, wildlife and everything in between. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, she previously worked at the Dallas Morning News. Send her your story tips and almond croissant recommendations.
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