About Me

I am a Boston-based journalist, passionate about accountability journalism and localizing coverage of global climate issues. I strive to uncover impactful stories through visual storytelling, translate complex issues in the natural world, and broaden media access for underserved communities.

My bylines have appeared on NASA, The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Boston.com, The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, the United Nation's Office for Disaster Risk Reduction's website, and more. I've also contributed to "Two American Families" on Frontline PBS, which won a 2025 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Social Issue Documentary," and "A Year of War: Israelis and Palestinians," which won a 2025 Scripps Howard Award for "Excellence in National/International Video Storytelling.

With reporting experiences in Massachusetts, Illinois, D.C., and Ireland, I have an M.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University from 2025 (with a specialization in health, environment, and science reporting and a concentration in data reporting). I also have a B.A. in Journalism from Northeastern University from 2024 (with minors in environmental studies and communications).

Please feel free to reach out to me via email or by connecting with me through LinkedIn!

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Climate reporting on the deglaciated landscapes of Ireland.


Earth science news reporting from NASA.

Get in Touch


Email: cathyching2025@u.northwestern.edu

LinkedIn: Cathy Ching

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