Damian Carrington

Damian Carrington is the Environment Editor at The Guardian, a position he has held since 2008. With over 20 years of journalism experience, he specializes in environmental reporting covering climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. His career began at BBC News Online as Online Editor, followed by roles at New Scientist (Online Editor) and the Financial Times (Interactive Editor). Carrington holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Edinburgh and an MA in Earth Science from the University of Cambridge, academic credentials that inform his science-based reporting. His field work spans all seven continents and five oceans, including assignments in the Colombian Andes and Darfur. Recognized for impactful environmental journalism, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Bath Spa University in 2020 and awards from the Association of British Science Writers and European Online Journalism awards.