Madeleine Cuff is an environment reporter at New Scientist, where she covers the science of climate change, its impacts, and potential solutions. Her reporting also spans wildlife, conservation, and broader environmental issues. Based in London, she writes The Earth Edition, a monthly newsletter that distills complex climate science into accessible insights for a wide audience.

Before joining New Scientist in 2022, Cuff was the environment correspondent for the i newspaper, where she reported extensively on COP26 in Glasgow and other major climate events. Earlier in her career, she worked at BusinessGreen, rising to deputy editor and earning recognition in GreenBiz’s “30 under 30” list for her contributions to sustainability journalism. She also gained experience at Stylus.com, where she focused on consumer lifestyle trends and sustainability issues.

Cuff’s academic background includes a BA in English from Durham University and an MA in Magazine Journalism from City University London, where she graduated with distinction. Her career reflects a lifelong passion for environmental issues, rooted in her early interest in climate change and sustainability. Today, she is regarded as one of the UK’s leading voices in environmental journalism, blending scientific rigor with clear, engaging storytelling