Tim De Chant is TechCrunch’s senior climate reporter. He helps shape the future of environmental journalism and the broader environmental education field. With a robust background in science writing and environmental policy, De Chant combines his expertise with a passion for communicating complex climate issues to a broad audience.
Today De Chant is a Lecturer in the Graduate Program in Science Writing at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His enthusiasm for both science and communication inspire and educate the next generation of science communicators. His role at MIT complements his work at TechCrunch, where he covers pressing climate-related topics and explores innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
In 2018, De Chant was winner of the highly competitive and prestigious Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT. This fellowship gave him the time to explore climate technologies. It provided him the opportunity to explore and experiment with alternative business models for journalism. The experience had a profound impact on his understanding of climate science. More than anything, of course, it honed his knack for fascinating storytelling, which he now employs in the service of his reporting.
He originally started his academic journey by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree. His coursework included environmental studies, English and biology at St. Olaf College. From there, he went on to further his education. He received a doctorate in environmental science, policy and management from the University of California, Berkeley. This unique multidisciplinary educational background gives De Chant the ability to approach complex environmental issues with both biological precision and artistic communication.
As an expert in climate journalism, De Chant has made himself a trusted expert in climate journalism. His journalism is rooted firmly in the intersection between technology, policy, societal impacts, which is critical when it comes to addressing this pandemic climate change crisis. By leveraging his academic background and journalistic skills, he aims to inform and inspire action against one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Tim De Chant’s work is a perfect illustration of the indispensable work that journalists must do to inform the public debate on climate change. He is still passionate about inspiring a deeper awareness of the interconnectedness of our world and championing creative solutions to our most urgent challenges. If you’d like to get in touch with De Chant, don’t hesitate to contact him directly through email. … interesting but true … You can check his initials at tim.dechant@techcrunch.com
