

James Bruggers
Reporter, Southeast, National Environment Reporting Network
James Bruggers covers the U.S. Southeast, part of ICN’s National Environment Reporting Network. He previously covered energy and the environment for Louisville’s Courier Journal, where he worked as a correspondent for USA Today and was a member of the USA Today Network environment team. Before moving to Kentucky in 1999, Bruggers worked as a journalist in Montana, Alaska, Washington and California. Bruggers’ work has won numerous recognitions, including best beat reporting, Society of Environmental Journalists, and the National Press Foundation’s Thomas Stokes Award for energy reporting. He served on the board of directors of the SEJ for 13 years, including two years as president. He lives in Louisville with his wife, Christine Bruggers.


Biden Signs Sweeping Orders to Tackle Climate Change and Rollback Trump’s Anti-Environment Legacy
By Sabrina Shankman, Dan Gearino, David Hasemyer, James Bruggers, Judy Fahys, Marianne Lavelle, Phil McKenna

The Senate’s New Point Man on Climate Has Been the Democrats’ Most Fossil Fuel-Friendly Senator
By James Bruggers

In Georgia Senate Race, Warnock Brings a History of Black Faith Leaders’ Environmental Activism
By James Bruggers

The Atlantic Hurricane Season Typically Brings About a Dozen Storms. This Year It Was 30
By James Bruggers, Bob Berwyn

Biden Put Climate at the Heart of His Campaign. Now He’s Delivered Groundbreaking Nominees
By James Bruggers, David Hasemyer, Judy Fahys, Marianne Lavelle

In Georgia, Buffeted by Hurricanes and Drought, Climate Change Is on the Ballot
By James Bruggers

The First African American Cardinal Is a Climate Change Leader
By James Bruggers

Senate 2020: The Loeffler-Warnock Senate Runoff in Georgia Offers Extreme Contrasts on Climate
By James Bruggers

Senate 2020: In the Perdue-Ossoff Senate Runoff, Support for Fossil Fuels Is the Dividing Line
By James Bruggers

The Polls Showed Democrats Poised to Reclaim the Senate. Then Came Election Day.
By James Bruggers, Judy Fahys

Analysts See Democrats Likely to Win the Senate, Opening the Door to Climate Legislation
By James Bruggers

Senate 2020: In Mississippi, a Surprisingly Close Race For a Trump-Tied Promoter of Fossil Fuels
By James Bruggers

The TVA’s Slower Pace Toward Renewable Energy Weakens Nashville’s Future
By James Bruggers

Governor Roy Cooper Led North Carolina to Act on Climate Change. Will That Help Him Win a 2nd Term?
By James Bruggers

What to Make of Some Young Evangelicals Abandoning Trump Over Climate Change?
By James Bruggers

Senate 2020: In Alabama, Two Very Different Views on Climate Change Give Voters a Clear Choice
By James Bruggers
