Katie Surma
Coverage of Katie Surma in the Nexus archive.
- 5 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into a Secretive System That Undermines Climate Action
An international arbitration system enables corporations to demand large financial payouts from governments, undermining climate action efforts. Governments have been forced to pay billions through this system, which challenges environmental protection initiatives.
- Pandemic Roulette
An investigation into sloth deaths in Florida reveals risks from the global wildlife trade, which moves billions of live animals through legal and illegal channels. A former CDC epidemiologist described this trade as 'pandemic roulette,' highlighting public health concerns.
- Mass Sloth Deaths in Florida Show Why the Wildlife Trade Is a Pandemic Risk
Necropsy reports from sloths imported by a planned Orlando tourist attraction in Florida revealed animals stressed and infected with bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Scientists warn that the wildlife trade poses a risk to human health, as shown by the mass sloth deaths.