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Jacob Margolis
What I cover
I cover science, with a focus on environmental stories and disasters, as well as investigations and accountability.
My background
I created, wrote and hosted the LAist Studios podcasts, The Big One: Your Survival Guide and The Big Burn: How To Survive In The Age of Wildfires. I was part of the team that won the 2021 Investigative Reporters and Editors Audio Journalism Award for the series "Hot Days: Heat’s Mounting Death Toll On Workers In The U.S. "Most recently, I’ve published investigations into large scale illegal dumping in L.A. County and previously unreported heavy metal concentrations in fire retardants.
My goals
To uncover how science, policy, and power intersect — so people have the information they need to hold decision-makers accountable and protect their communities.
Best way to reach me
You can reach me by email: jmargolis@laist.com. Or for encrypted communications, I'm on Signal: @jacobmargolis.1.
Stories by Jacob Margolis
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A lot of it's stuff that you probably already have in your home.
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There’s no stopping Mother Nature. We’ve just got to decide how we want to adapt.
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Climate change is bad news for the Colorado River, the source for 25% of Southern California's water.
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If your home was built before 1980 and has never been retrofitted, you may be able to collect some free money to help save it from an earthquake.
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If you live in California and your home was built before 1980, you may be able to get a free $3,000 towards making it more earthquake safe.
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Parts of California are slipping back into drought conditions once again, without any major rainfall expected in the near future.
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With dangerous weapons, ammunition and chemical storage at risk, California's intensifying wildfires are worrying military leaders.
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As the climate changes, the more acidic our oceans are getting, But a new study shows that mussels with certain genetic traits can survive those more acidic waters.
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Thousands of mini wildfires can help turn L.A.'s stagnant winter air into a health hazard.
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Even a couple of degrees in water temperature can make a world of difference.
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Check the list to see if your home is protected.
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We’ve spent a lot of time recently stressing out about bad weather here in Southern California. It’s been too hot, too dry and too smoky. So, we thought it'd be appropriate on Thanksgiving to give thanks to this latest storm, which should leave you feeling good.
