Adriana Zuniga-Teran

Media

OpEds

  • 2024      Arizona Daily Star. “Local opinion: The Air Force’s disturbing PFAS decision.” By Gerlak, A.K., Brown, A., Gilson, G., Smith, G., Zuniga-Teran, A. Published on Aug. 31, here.
  • 2024 The Conversation. “5 lessons from ancient civilizations for staying cool in hot, dry climates that today’s builders often ignore.” Published on Aug. 30, here.
  • 2022 AZ Central. “Poor neighborhoods suffer most from Phoenix’s brutal heat. It doesn’t have to be this way.” Published on June 25, here.

Expert Interviews

  • 2023 UA Environment. Interviewed by Craig Baker. “Green infrastructure for blue water: Embracing environmental justice to bring water harvesting and green infrastructure to all Tucsonans.” Published on Dec. 15, here.
  • Hearst TV’s Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brian. Interviewed by Jennie Butler on water management in Phoenix, Arizona, and potential binational desalination. Dec. 12.
  • Southwest Center Podcast. Interviewed by graduate student Lucas Belury on flood justice in the US-Mexico borderlands. Spanish and English versions. Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 respectively.
  • UA News. Interviewed by Craig Baker. “New UArizona program looks to diversify STEM engagement among local youth.” Published on Sept. 23, here.
  • Arizona Daily Star. Interviewed by journalist Alli Burgess. “How safe is your morning stroll? Tucson works to improve walkability.” Published on May 21, here.
  • Popular Science. Interviewed by journalist Carla Delgado. “Urban water crises often boil down to classism.” Published on May 4, here.
  • 2022 Dispositif de Recherche Interdisciplinaire sur les Interactions Hommes-Milieux (Interdisciplinary Research Device on Human-Environment Interactions, DRIIHM). Live video interview asked to share expertise on participatory assessment of environmental health. Video clip for educational materials. Nantes, France. June 21.
  • UNISON Communications. Group interview with University of Sonora communication staff Rubio, J.A. “El proyecto Infraestructura Verde impulsará ciudades sustentables: académicos” (The Green Infrastructure project will launch sustainable cities). Hermosillo, Mexico. Published on May 2, here.
  • Proyecto Puente. Interviewed by journalist Gamboa, A. “Estudiantes de la Universidad de Arizona y Unison elaboran proyectos de infraestructura verde para Cerro Johnson en Hermosillo” (University of Arizona and Unison students develop projects for green infrastructure for the Johnson Hill in Hermosillo). Hermosillo, Mexico. Aired on Apr. 27 here.
  • 2021 UNISON Communications. Interviewed by University of Sonora communication staff López Martínez, D. “La infraestructura verde no es justa, privilegia a las zonas ricas: Adriana Zúñiga Terán” (Green infrastructure is not just, it benefits wealthy neighborhoods: Adriana Zuniga Teran). Hermosillo, Mexico. Nov. 11 here.
  • Proyecto Puente. Interviewed by journalist Gamboa, A. about the 100K Strong in the Americas award to build capacity around green infrastructure in university students. Grant in collaboration with the University of Sonora. Hermosillo, Mexico. Published on Aug. 19 here.
  • Environmental Health News. Interviewed by journalist intern McVeigh, Q. about the Tucson’s 1 Million Trees initiative promoted by Major Regina Romero. Online. Published on May 14 here.
  • Arizona Daily Star.  Interviewed by environmental journalist Tony Davis about greenspace equity in Tucson. Phone. Published on Apr. 4 here.
  • 2020 Southwest Center Podcast. Interviewed by graduate student Schwartz, P. on water-wise infrastructure, urban greenspace/environmental justice, and transboundary water justice. Online. Published on July 17 here.
  • WalletHub.com. Interviewed by Sanders, J. – Communications Associate for WalletHub – one of the leading outlets for the personal finance industry. Mr. Sanders asked questions about the challenges with beach front properties and the vulnerabilities to climate change, and what can be done to increase resilience. Online. Published on Jun. 17 here.
  • 2019 Futurity. Interviewed by Martin Reisch, M. “City parks are only as good as the trip to get there” that describes findings from the study “Exploring the influence of neighborhood walkability on the frequency of use of greenspace.” Phone. Published on Aug. 2 here.
  • Arizona Public Media. Aug. 1. Radio interview with Perkins, A. on study titled “Exploring the influence of neighborhood walkability on the frequency of use of greenspace.” Phone. Aired on Aug. 2 here.
  • UA News. Interviewed by Ober, A. about the study titled “Exploring the influence of neighborhood walkability on the frequency of use of greenspace.” Phone. Published on Aug. 1 here.
  • Landscape Architecture Magazine. Interviewed by Schuler, T. “Turn the temperature down – Tucson Verde Para Todos makes a local – and more equitable – approach to green infrastructure.” Phone. Apr. 24. Vol. 109. No. 7.
  • 2018 High Country News. Interviewed by Kutz, J. “Extreme heat hits Tucson’s poor neighborhoods hardest,” Phone. Published on Dec. 6 here.
  • UA Journalism. Interviewed by a UA journalism student Gonzalez. A. Tucson, AZ. Published on Nov. 17.
  • 2017 Inc Magazine (Inc.com). Interviewed by Hinds, R. on active transportation and the health advantages of walking and biking. Phone. Published on Dec. 18 here.
  • Radio show InfoTrak. Interviewed by Radio Host and Executive Producer Meyer, R. about study on neighborhood design and wellbeing. Phone. Aired on Talk Zone on Apr. 24 here.
  • Newsweek en Español (in Spanish). Interviewed by Tulio Castro, M. on study about desalination in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Phone. Published on Apr. 7 here.
  • Dr. OZ The Good Life Magazine. Interviewed by reporter Ditrolio, M. on neighborhood design and wellbeing. Phone. Published on Mar. 14.
  • Men’s Fitness. Interviewed by Bible, A. for article titled “Here’s why your neighborhood can make (or break) your fitness.” Phone. Published on Mar. 14 here.
  • UANews. Interviewed by reporter Blue, A. on study on neighborhood design and walkability. Phone. Published on Mar. 9 here.
  • UANews. Interview with reporter Abby Dockter, A. for article about the Haury Seed Grant Recipients. Phone interview. Published on Feb. 17 here.
  • 2016 UANews. Interviewed by Harwood, L. “UA Researchers Take a Closer Look at the Future of Desalination. As binational desalination plants are being considered as a strategy to combat water scarcity, scientists delve into the environmental, political, and social impacts” College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Phone. Published on Jul. here.
  • La Conversada. Live radio interview with reporter Yañez, B., with colleagues America Lutz, and Yulia Peralta about a scenario planning workshop that we helped facilitate in Hermosillo, led by consultant Ralph Marra at Agua de Hermosillo (Hermosillo water utility company). Radio station. Hermosillo, Mexico. Aired Apr. 7.

Work Cited in the Media

  • 2024 Transforming communities into K-12 classrooms. Story by Kate Cassada featured in Forbes online magazine. US STEM Mentoring project is featured in the initial photo. Published on Feb. 26 here.
  • 2023 Shescape of the Colorado River Basin – Navigating gender equity and inclusion in conservation action. Story by Aayla Kastning and Anika Srikanth. Sponsored by Planet Women and the William & Mary Institute for Integrative Conservation. Published on Dec. 12 here.
  • 2022 UNISON Communications. “Inician trabajos del proyecto Infraestructura Verde entre Unison y Universidad de Arizona” (Project launched on green infrastructure between Unison and University of Arizona). Apr. 25, 2022. Available here.
  • UNISON Communications. By Espinoza, B. “Cerro Johnson y Parque de Agua de Lluvia de Hermosillo, proyectos de infrastructura verde” (Johnson Hill and Raingarden in Hermosillo, green infrastructure projects). Article by Beatriz Espinoza. April 26, 2022. Available here.
  • UNISON Communications. By Espinoza, B. “Cerro Johnson y Parque de Agua de Lluvia de Hermosillo, proyectos de infrastructura verde” (Johnson Hill and Raingarden in Hermosillo, green infrastructure projects). Article by Beatriz Espinoza. April 26, 2022. Available here.
  • 2021 El Diario de Sonora. Rubio, V. “Prepara secundaria programa de infrastructure verde; Buscan presentar un mejor use al agua de las lluvias en Nogales, Sonora” (Middle school prepares green infrastructure program: They promote a better use for rainwater in Nogales, Sonora). Published on Oct. 1. Available here.
  • 2018 iGlobes News and Events. “UA Senior Lecturer Adriana Zuniga Presenting at the Observatory Workshop in France.” Oct. 8-10 here.