Elizabeth MacLennan

Elizabeth Maclennan

Fact Checker
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Fact Checker

Expertise

Sustainability and Geography

Education

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Highlights

5 years of experience in environmental studies and sustainability research

Experience

Elizabeth has worked as a fact checker for multiple brands since 2020, including Treehugger, The Spruce, and Travel + Leisure. She has also worked as a freelance editor for academic journals, specializing in geography, sustainability, and climate. She has a master's degree in physical geography and spent two years as a lab researcher to understand climate change.

Education

Master of Science from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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