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Craig Miller

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Craig Miller is a veteran journalist based in the northern Catskills of New York. His reporting is focused on climate science and policy, energy and the environment. In 2008 Miller launched and edited the award-winning Climate Watch multimedia initiative for KQED in San Francisco, where he remained a science editor until August of 2019. He’s also a proud member of his local volunteer fire department. Follow him on Twitter @VoxTerra.

A firefighter during training. Next Avenue, retirement, volunteer firefighter

Becoming a Firefighter in Retirement

Part 2 of our story about a 67-year-old newbie firefighter who grabs the brass ring — or nozzle — by attending a boot camp for volunteers
March 10, 2023
Two people using power tools on a car. Next Avenue, second act, new career, firefighter

New Career After 60: Firefighter? Really?

The world’s oldest probationary firefighter, or probie, explains why he volunteered for the difficult and dangerous job
March 9, 2023
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Enduring the Agony of Losing a Pet

Why it hits us so hard and why it's important to push through the grief
November 22, 2022
A woman sitting on a bed next to a older dog. Next Avenue, Cloning a pet

Yes, You Can Clone Your Pet, But Do You Want To?

Here's what you should know before taking the pricey plunge
November 17, 2022
A young boy playing in a pile of leaves. Next Avenue

A Nasal Déjà Vu?

Your nose knows — and doesn't forget: Why certain smells take us back to specific times and places
November 10, 2022
A rural road surrounded by trees with yellow and orange leaves. Next Avenue, leaf peeping, peak fall colors

Advice for Leaf-Peeping Season: Don't Blink

With climate change, scientists say the prime window for breathtaking colors may be closing more quickly
September 23, 2022
A group of scientists observing fish in a remote river. Next Avenue, NOAA

NOAA's New Head Is an Old Hand

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 68-year-old leader, formerly its chief scientist, believes age and experience will help drive smart climate policy — as the clock ticks down
September 22, 2022
Trees engulfed in flames with sparks flying through the air. Next Avenue, wildfires, camp fire, paradise

Reclaiming Paradise: A Retirement Town Confronts the Climate Crisis

Western wildfire is changing the definition of retirement ‘haven’
August 22, 2022
A group of people having a conversation outside. Next Avenue, Matt Damon, water

Matt Damon's Real Life 'Last Duel'

The Gen X actor goes all-in on a global water crisis
May 17, 2022
An older adult on a bicycle in the street has come to a stop and blocked by flood water. Next Avenue, climate change, report, the new climate war

Climate Crisis: Why There's Still Hope Among the Gloom and Doom

Climate scientist Michael Mann says there’s time to avoid the most catastrophic climate effects, but not if we stay on the current path
March 1, 2022
A woman working on her home computer. Next Avenue, retirement dementia

Why Putting Off Retirement Might Help Ward Off Dementia

A recent study shows there's science behind staying busy to keep your mind sharp
December 16, 2021
A man standing outside with headphones, binoculars and a recording device. Next Avenue, hazardous noise, everyday noise

How Everyday Noise May Be Hazardous to Your Health

The world keeps getting louder, but there are ways to escape the cacophony
November 26, 2021
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