Elena Rodriguez is CNR's expert on climate change and environmental justice, bringing a unique perspective from her background in environmental law and activism. Previously a senior reporter at The Guardian and contributor to CNN Climate, Elena has covered climate disasters, environmental racism, and the intersection of climate and social justice. She holds degrees in Environmental Science and Journalism from UC Berkeley. Elena's reporting has been instrumental in exposing how environmental policies disproportionately affect communities of color. Her investigative work on environmental racism has led to federal investigations and policy changes. Elena is known for her on-the-ground reporting from climate disaster zones and her ability to connect environmental issues to broader social justice movements.