Journalist and author of The Day the World Stops Shopping and other books. Adjunct professor, UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media.
Vancouver, Canada
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I'm an inconstant presence on Twitter, but I do send out a newsletter each time I publish longform writing. If that's of interest, sign up at jbmackinnon.com.
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Grateful for this grant, and for @SMCCanada and Sitka Foundation's commitment to supporting deep-dive biodiversity journalism. What am I writing about? I'm not telling (yet).
Congrats to the winners: @OdetteAuger , @brad_badelt , @isabellegroc , @RuthKamnitzer , @arno_kopecky , @annielabrecque , @JB_MacKinnon , @ljevanso , @tJanePalmer, @bapayton , @RamanSpoorthy , @AlexisRiopel , @toughcitywriter @AnnaYorski
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Good—make that great—news for a change.
What's happening?! This. It's official, @hakaimagazine and @bioGraphic, together in 2025. More great environmental journalism focused on oceans, coasts, and biodiversity, conservation: mailchi.mp/hakaimagazine/sos…
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Earlier today, I shared that I've received a lot of support for my recent story on Klamath dam removals. Here's a counterpoint from @DSnovel in the Siskiyou News.
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I'm taken aback by the support coming in for this story. A good time for further thank yous to @serena_renner for further editorial guidance, factchecker @vandenba, proofer Ruth Wilson, and the @hakaimagazine design/production team. Long live.
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My latest story, one that taught me how difficult but necessary polarization is to write about. So much appreciation to @hakaimagazine, especially @judeisabella and @Sarah_Gilman, who helped me find my way but share no blame for where I ended up.
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What a pleasure to win one from your peers, and to share the honour with @Sarah_Gilman for her unforgettable rat paintings. Thanks again to @hakaimagazine for wise counsel and making it all come together.
🥇 First Place — Outstanding Feature Story, Small — 2024 #SEJAwards
"In Defense of the Rat"
@Sarah_Gilman and @JB_MacKinnon for @HakaiMagazine
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Learn more and read the judges’ comments: sej.org/outstanding-feature-…
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Rolling the credits for this piece...my appreciation first to my sources for continuing to share their time and knowledge with journos. Many thanks also to my editors @mslaurabliss, @jeremykeehn, @jimaley. And those Rad Mora 3D illustrations—just wow.
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My latest, for @BW (paywalled): Ramping down global emissions is achievable in terms of cost. But until the US and other rich countries assume a war footing, we don't stand a chance of meeting critical climate goals. bloomberg.com/features/2024-…
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Surfacing here just long enough to say how much I enjoyed this conversation with @HeathRacela and Willoughby Hills newsletter/pod. heathracela.substack.com/p/1…
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Canadian friends—I invite you to find 16 mins and watch the film Losing Blue, now available for free @thenfb. It's stunningly beautiful, and yes, heartbreaking. Thx @LeanneEAllison and David Christensen for leading this project. Grateful to be on board.
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A historic moment. Great to have @serena_renner @hakaimagazine on the job.
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JB MacKinnon retweeted
It's a tough time for journalism. But while other outlets buckle, @hakaimagazine continues to publish well researched, carefully crafted, and fact-checked stories with no paywall. Now, to ensure we can continue that work, we're asking for your support: hakaimagazine.com/support?ut…
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I've had the good fortune to write about rats, wolves, glaciers and more for @hakaimagazine, a free outlet that's as well-edited and full of wonders as any that's out there. If you haven't read them, check 'em out. If you have, they've earned your support.
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Need weekend viewing? Anyone can watch this new @thenfb short film from Leanne Allison and myself via @VIMFF. Online tickets at bit.ly/4a2z8qB.
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JB MacKinnon retweeted
Tomorrow 7 pm, Vancouver premiere of @LeanneEAllison's LOSING BLUE at @theVIMFF.
Q&A w. writer @JB_MacKinnon. 💧
🎟️ vimff.org/show/environment-s…
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I hear there’s some chatter out there about my book TDTWSS. If you want to include me in your convos, or shoot me a question, I’m here. Be warned that I practice Slow Social Media…
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“It can be true that Buffy Sainte-Marie is part of the Indigenous community by adoption and not by blood…recognizing Indigenous sovereignty requires us to learn to distinguish between the two.” One of many nuanced insights in @michellecyca’s latest.
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Allow me to point out—ironically, perhaps to the point of hypocrisy—that Christmas is coming.
Want a great nonfiction book to read this fall? I'll be posting some amazing nonfiction books that are on my bookshelf right now. First up is The Day the World Stops Shopping: How Ending Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves by @JB_MacKinnon jbmackinnon.com/the-day-the-…
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Talking consumerism (and its alternatives) with @CBCMargaretG tomorrow at @WestVanLibrary, 6pm, free!
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