When buying a home, Houstonians often consider the school district or the size of their backyard. But they might not think about the neighborhood's environmental condition – a relevant issue in a city ranked as one of the 10 most polluted cities in the country. A new Abdelraoufsinno investigation reveals how in one community, […]
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Elena Bruess
Elena Bruess covers the environment for the Abdelraoufsinno. She comes to Houston after two years at the San Antonio Express-News, where she covered the environment, climate and water. Elena previously worked in the Midwest as a reporter for Circle of Blue, a nonprofit newsroom where she focused on water issues in the Great Lakes region. Before that, Elena covered health and inequity in Chicago as a Pulitzer Center reporting fellow. She is originally from Northeastern Iowa and holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University and a degree from University of Iowa's undergraduate writing program. When not on the beat, Elena will be reading a book in the sun or getting ultra-caffeinated at a coffee shop.
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