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Ed Joyce is the environmental reporter for KPBS radio. Before joining KPBS, he worked as an editor with Copley News Service in San Diego. Ed has an extensive background in newspaper, radio and TV journalism.
After graduating in 1977 with a B.A. in Communications from the University of Washington in Seattle, Ed began a career in broadcast journalism. His work has included stints in public broadcasting, commercial broadcasting and education -- working as an affiliate professor of communication and reporter at the University of Idaho and Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. During the past 20 years he has worked in radio, TV and print as a news reporter, anchor, writer, editor and producer. Along the way he has won numerous awards for general news reporting, newswriting, feature and issue reporting and breaking news reporting from The Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists.
During the mid-1990s, while working for Oregon Public Broadcasting, he was a frequent contributor to National Public Radio, including a feature report on the memorial service for 14 U.S. Forest Service "hotshots" who died fighting a wildfire in Colorado (the crew was based in a central Oregon town). He’s also filed feature reports with Marketplace, a public radio business program and with regional networks throughout the Western United States.
At KPBS, Ed continues his contributions to National Public Radio and other national and regional news organizations. He has won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and San Diego Press Club for his environmental reporting and for producing and anchoring radio newscasts at KPBS.
In 2007 he was selected a National Press Foundation fellow for Understanding Violent Weather II program. The seminars were held at the National Weather Center in Norman, Okla. In 2008 he spoke at a UC San Diego conference on U.S. National Security as part of the school’s Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation. Ed led a discussion with the 18 foreign government officials and academics about the political debate over climate change.
Follow Ed on Twitter: @EnviroEd
Recent Stories
Calif. Air Board May Rethink Diesel Retrofit Rules
The California Air Resources Board may take another look at diesel retrofit rules adopted a year ago because the lead researcher overstated his credentials. One San Diego member of the board says he would support a new study.
Group Says Smart Growth Could Benefit California's Economy
A new study says Californians could save billions of dollars and cut greenhouse gas emissions by working closer to home. The study looked at San Diego and three other areas.
San Diego's Dry Spell Continues
San Diego has only received a trace of rain since July 1 and yearly rainfall is also below normal. National Weather Service forecasters don't expect significant rain anytime soon. San Diego's Lindbergh Field has received 3.10 inches of rain since January 1 which is 5.84 inches below normal for this time of year.
Group Asks For Hold On Fish Farm Permit Process
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute has decided to delay a planned offshore aquaculture demonstration in ocean waters off the San Diego coast.
Imperial County Meets Federal Ozone Standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Imperial County has met the federal standard for ozone levels for the first time. Less ozone means fewer health problems for people living there.
SD County Reports 4 More Swine Flu Deaths
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency says four more county residents have died from the H1N1 flu.
UCSD Scientists Will Develop Mini-Robots To Explore Ocean
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography has been awarded nearly $1 million to develop new tools for ocean exploration.
Scientific Review Of Delta Ecosystem Expected
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says a scientific review of the Sacramento Bay Delta ecosystem may provide answers to some of California's water supply problems. The Delta is the source for about one-third of San Diego County's water.
Water District Vote Expected On Carlsbad Desalination Plant Subsidy
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is expected to vote this week on a plan to help subsidize the cost of making water from a proposed desalination plant in Carlsbad. The company also wants help to pay for the plant's construction.
San Diego High Schools Compete In Solar Cup
Two San Diego High School teams will compete in a solar-powered boat competition for the first time. The schools get started on the Solar Cup Saturday.
