Erik Hoffner
Environmental Journalist and Photographer, Mongabay
Erik is an award-winning editor and podcast producer for the global environmental news source Mongabay, which keeps five million monthly readers apprised of the latest developments in conservation news and science in six languages via five international bureaus. He’s also a freelance photojournalist for publications ranging from The Guardian to Yale Environment 360, and his writing has also appeared in the Washington Post, National Geographic, The Sun, Northern Woodlands, and Earth Island Journal. Previously, he was a columnist, photographer, and podcaster for the award-winning literary journal of the environment, Orion, for 13 years.
Erik’s an exhibiting member at the Vermont Center for Photography, his images have been acquired for private and art public collections, and he has exhibited his work widely. Erik is also a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and an editorial board member for the venerable and award-winning online publisher Terrain.org: A Journal of the Built and Natural Environments.
Find his latest thoughts at Bluesky and view his photojournalism projects and fine art photography via Instagram at @erikhoffner or www.erikhoffner.com.