Joel Shannon joined USA TODAY in 2018. In more than a decade in journalism, he has worked as a reporter, social media manager, audience analyst, page designer, climate editor, and (occasionally) a photographer. He has contributed to USA TODAY's coverage of weather, earthquakes, breaking news, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricanes, natural disasters and science news.
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My Recent Work
Strongest earthquake in decades rattles Louisiana
Best winter storm photos show surreal scenes from Texas to New England
Did my state see the northern lights? What different states saw.
What caused the UPS plane crash? What we know and don't know.
What companies are ‘America’s Climate Leaders’? Submissions open.
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, West Coast after earthquake off Russia
What is a tsunami warning? What to know after huge earthquake
Tsunami evacuation orders lifted in Hawaii, threat to West Coast eases
A tsunami that never ends? New study highlights risk along West Coast
4 ways to stay safe when it's too hot outside
Heat alert in Jacksonville: Tips to avoid heat stroke this summer
Emergency 911 outage alert lights up Pennsylvania phones
Philadelphia trash strike ends after garbage piled up on city streets
Storm tracker: Tropical Storm Chantal forms; see forecast path
Texas flooding death count increases to 52
People reported earthquakes and fire in the sky. What happened?
How to stay safe amidst extreme temperatures
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A tsunami that never ends? Study highlights a looming West Coast risk.
Is there a new pope yet?
Looming earthquake will do more than shake the ground, report warns
Any bombshells in the JFK files? What we've learned from the release.
Trump wants to cut down more trees. It’s stirring a debate over wildfires.
'Coast-to-coast winter storm' brings weekend snow, sleet and rain
What is a concession speech? What to expect from the losing candidate.
Voting issues in the 2024 election: Tracking incidents state-by-state
Election problems: Fake videos and damaged ballots
Forecasters predict 'hyperactive' hurricane season
Climate change is reshaping these iconic American destinations
Is pot legal now? It's both legal and illegal, even after big news.
When is the 2024 total solar eclipse? The big day will be here soon.
April 2024 total eclipse guide: All your questions answeredUS strikes on Iran-backed groups: Houthi sites in Yemen targeted
Oil, coal and gas are doomed, global leaders say