Anna Turns

As senior environment editor for The Conversation UK, Anna Turns works with academics to transform their research into engaging stories for a mainstream audience. Anna has worked in the media for more than two decades, from TV production to magazine journalism and radio broadcasting. As a freelance environmental journalist, she has written regularly for many national publications including The Guardian, BBC Future, New Scientist and Positive News. Her first book, Go Toxic Free: Easy and sustainable ways to reduce chemical pollution, was published in 2022. Her work focuses on solutions – progress, innovations and the change-makers pushing for a greener planet. This year, she is one of 12 journalists taking part in the European Media Leaders Climate Solutions Journalism Fellowship.