Julia Tilton

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Julia Tilton is a freelance reporter covering climate and the environment, contributing to The Maine Monitor and The Daily Yonder. At the latter, she co-hosts the Keep it Rural podcast, a biweekly podcast that digs into the nuance of the latest science and politics news impacting rural America.

Julia previously worked on NASA’s Curious Universe podcast and her reporting has been featured in news outlets from Nashville to Mexico. She grew up in southern New Hampshire and is partial to the mountains and forests of the Northeast.

Contact Julia via email: moc.l1750572894iamg@1750572894notli1750572894tailu1750572894j1750572894

a man wearing a towel on his head drinks a bottle of juice.

NOAA forecasts hotter than normal summer

Heat extremes are expected to become more common as the climate warms, according to experts.

ByJulia Tilton

June 20, 2025

Can seaweed be organic?

The answer depends on who you ask.

ByJulia Tilton

May 30, 2025

A tesla charging station in Portland, Maine.

Future of Maine’s electric vehicle charging network in limbo as federal changes loom

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program was brought to a halt by the Trump administration in February. But states have interpreted federal guidance differently.

ByJulia Tilton

April 18, 2025

individually packaged organic cheeses for sale.

What’s behind that organic label?

A look at what "regenerative," "natural," "non-GMO project verified" and other food labels mean.

ByJulia Tilton

March 28, 2025

storm surge crashing against, and knocking down, buildings.

More than a year after devastating storms, communities shift to resilience

Easing climate resiliency challenges is a priority for lawmakers this legislative session.

ByJulia Tilton

March 7, 2025