Adam Vaughan

Adam Vaughan is a seasoned environmental journalist with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Environment Editor at The Times. His career spans roles as chief reporter at New Scientist (covering COVID-19, climate, and science) and energy correspondent at The Guardian, where he spent eight years on the environment desk. Known for investigative reporting, he led The Times' Clean It Up campaign exposing water company lobbying and sewage pollution, directly influencing UK policy debates. His work combines on-the-ground reporting from global hotspots (Arctic, Amazon) with high-profile interviews (David Attenborough, Jane Goodall) and deep dives into environmental policy failures. Vaughan's reporting style blends data-driven analysis with human-centered narratives, often focusing on systemic issues like river pollution and biodiversity loss. His coverage has elevated environmental issues to key political agendas, including the 2024 UK general election.