Evan Halper will join the Climate desk at The New York Times as the new climate policy and politics reporter, beginning November 9. Halper has reported on energy business matters for The Washington Post since 2022, where he focused recent coverage on fossil fuel companies and their influence during the Trump administration.
Throughout his tenure at The Post, Halper produced significant stories, including investigations into how utilities and technology firms seek to influence regulators and the potential health impacts of pollution from data centers. His reporting included innovative approaches to reducing emissions linked to climate change.
Halper gained recognition for his work on the “Power Grab” series, which addressed controversies surrounding data centers before they became widely recognized national issues. Sandhya Somashekhar, a domestic policy editor at The Times who edited Halper at The Post, praised his ability to uncover engaging human stories while making complex topics accessible to readers.
Prior to joining The Washington Post, Halper spent over 20 years at The Los Angeles Times, where he reported from both Washington and Sacramento. His career included coverage of the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, along with in-depth reporting on federal regulations and their effects on daily life in the western United States. He served as the Sacramento bureau chief, closely following developments during Arnold Schwarzenegger’s governorship and California’s strides toward leadership in climate policy.
Halper graduated from Bates College and earned a degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. His career also includes roles at The Philadelphia Inquirer and Newsweek. Based in Washington, Halper is set to begin his work at The Times next month.
