Dino Grandoni

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering wildlife, biodiversity and other climate and environmental issues

Education: Columbia University, BA in economics and political science; Columbia University, MA in science journalism

Dino Grandoni is a reporter covering wildlife, biodiversity and other climate and environmental issues. He is the author of Animalia, a column exploring the strange and fascinating world of animals and the ways in which we appreciate, imperil and depend on them. Previously, he covered the Environmental Protection Agency and was the author of a daily tipsheet on energy and environmental policy, The Energy 202. Before joining The Post, he worked for BuzzFeed News and Huffington Post and was a reporting fellow at the New York Times and the Atlantic. He also co-wrote a series on ExxonMobil’s early
Latest from Dino Grandoni

Summer is here. Where are the fireflies?

Nearly 1 in 3 firefly species in the United States and Canada may be threatened with extinction, according to an estimate from firefly experts.

June 30, 2023

Wild weather swings have devastated Georgia’s peaches

“We just don’t have a peach crop,” one Peach State farmer lamented.

June 24, 2023

Scientists made a frightening discovery when they measured sharks worldwide

A massive new survey of nearly 400 reefs around the world found five key shark species are in serious decline.

June 15, 2023

The world’s biggest chocolate bar factory has a sweet secret: Heat pumps

With natural gas supplies unstable and pressure to move away from fossil fuels rising, factories are turning to heat pumps, too.

June 12, 2023

How life for animals changed when humans stayed home during the pandemic

A massive study of GPS tracking data on land animals during covid closures showed they roamed farther and acted more relaxed without humans around to bother them.

June 8, 2023

Why orcas keep sinking boats

Killer whales have seriously damaged boats about a dozen times this year off the coast of Spain and Portugal.

May 28, 2023

Scientists detected 5,000 sea creatures nobody knew existed. It’s a warning.

The vast majority of animals in a potential deep-sea mining hot spot in the Pacific are new to science, according to an analysis published Thursday.

May 25, 2023

Coyotes aren’t so wily when it comes to humans

A new study shows how coyotes and bobcats flee toward people when larger predators like wolves are around — only for humans to finish them off.

May 18, 2023

Why it’s okay to ignore food expiration dates

With no national standards for food expiration dates, a lot of good food is thrown out due to bad labeling.

May 17, 2023

On the hunt for Yellowstone’s bison

A group of Yakama hunters gave us a rare glimpse into their yearly ritual at the national park.

May 13, 2023