About Us
A journal for the living planet and the people on it.
Our mission.
We started Verdant because the conversation about human health was happening in one room, and the conversation about the environment was happening in another. These rooms are the same room.
Every story we publish is grounded in peer-reviewed research, reported by working scientists and journalists, and edited for the reader who wants depth without jargon.
We do not run advertising. We do not chase virality. We publish because the work matters.
The Pillars
Three fields, one ecosystem.
Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Ten years advancing compliance and sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact while protecting public health.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Cultivating critical thinking, problem solving, and perseverance in the next generation of public health leaders.
Independent Wellness Consultant
Partnering with LifeVantage to share evidence-backed products designed to support optimal health at the cellular level.
The Editorial Bureau
Dr. Lisa Biala
Editor in Chief · Environmental & Public Health
Marcus Liang
Senior Reporter · Public Health Policy
Dr. Amara Okafor
Contributing Scientist · Wellness
What we stand for.
Evidence first
Every claim is sourced, dated, and traceable to its primary research.
Independent voice
No advertising. No sponsored content. Reader-supported only.
Plain language
Rigorous reporting without the impenetrable wall of jargon.
Long horizons
We publish for the decade ahead, not the hour ahead.