Mackenzie Shuman is a Climate Change and Environment reporter at The Buffalo News. She focuses on topics related to environmental services, forestry, natural resources, and renewable energy, while also exploring broader themes of regional interest and world news. Mackenzie has been featured in various publications, including The Fresno Bee, Yahoo News, and The Sacramento Bee.
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Mackenzie Shuman's coverage is particularly focused on local news, with significant attention to evolving stories and government announcements. She frequently covers topics related to the California Coast, weather events, nuclear power, pollution issues, harassment cases, and monarch butterflies.
She may be interested in sources who can provide insights into local environmental issues such as pollution control measures or experts who can explain the impact of weather phenomena specific to the California coast. Additionally, she might find value in professionals knowledgeable about energy policies affecting areas like San Luis Obispo or those well-versed in legal aspects of harassment cases within a local context.
Given her focus on breaking news and evolving stories related to local government announcements and scientific developments impacting her coverage area, Mackenzie would likely respond positively to pitches offering exclusive data analysis or first-hand accounts from individuals involved in these localized events.
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It's that time of year again, when a certain four-letter word begins to show up in Buffalo's weather forecast.
By: Mackenzie Shuman
Buffalo ranks among the nation's worst cities for child lead poisoning. Here is what's at stake.
By: Mackenzie Shuman
A potentially very strong El Niño is expected to intensify through the end of 2026, with the National Weather Service giving a more than 90% chance
By: Mackenzie Shuman
To figure out how much radioactive soil to remove from contaminated properties in Erie and Niagara counties, state and federal officials first need samples from yards they have deemed clean.
By: Mackenzie Shuman, Stephen T. Watson, Graham, Robert Gavin, Ben Tsujimoto, Chris, Aaron Besecker, Sandra Tan, Justin Sondel, Jay Tokasz, Deidre Williams
Early voting launches Saturday in Erie and Niagara counties. Find a map of polling locations, hours and other key election information in this 2026 General Election early voting guide.
By: Mackenzie Shuman
There have been three previous "very strong" El Niño events since 1950. Each of those produced lower-than-normal snowfall to Buffalo, according to the National Weather Service.
By: Mackenzie Shuman
Decades of industrial pollution poisoned the river that snakes through the southern region of the city. Various cleanup efforts have been underway. See our latest coverage on the saga here.
By: Mackenzie Shuman
Crews have set up booms to contain an oil slick that has made its way along the Buffalo River and settled under the South Ogden Street bridge.
By: Mackenzie Shuman
“This declaration that they made is keeping our family in a de facto sacrifice zone, as well as not allowing our son his rights as a protected class to the state-mandated healthcare that he requires,” said Daniel McKiernan.
By: Mackenzie Shuman
An aerial view shows the former Guterl Specialty Steel complex in Lockport. The site, which was contaminated during Cold War-era nuclear work, will be cleaned up by the U.S.
