Tammy Murga
Environment ReporterTammy Murga is the environment reporter at KPBS.
Before joining KPBS, she reported on San Diego County’s South County region for The San Diego Union-Tribune. Tammy has built her career covering communities across California, documenting recovery efforts after devastating Northern California wildfires, the resilience of youth following a deadly school shooting in Southern California and the ways business owners adapted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Her reporting has been recognized by the California News Publishers Association and the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists.
In 2024, she was selected as a Data Fellow with the University of Southern California’s Center for Health Journalism, where she investigated the environmental and health impacts of cross-border pollution on children. Tammy has a background in journalism and new media, and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles.
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Scientists and conservationists are advocating for solutions to keep habitats connected. -
KPBS Midday EditionFederal officials say Americans may receive larger tax refunds this season after several changes to the tax code. -
Climate scientist reacts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to rescind its endangerment finding. -
KPBS Midday EditionData show that in San Diego County, the racial divide in charges that can lead to life without parole is larger than in nearby counties and has grown under the current district attorney. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Museum of Us' new exhibition explores how race has shaped laws and daily life in San Diego. Artists Einar and Jamex De La Torre talk about their piece and what they hope visitors will take away from the collection. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego County leaders agreed to use rainy-day funds for several Tijuana River sewage projects. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre talks about how the money will be spent.
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