Irina Zhorov
ReporterIrina Zhorov is a reporter for Wyoming Public Radio. She earned her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from the University of Wyoming. In between, she worked as a photographer and writer for Philadelphia-area and national publications. Her professional interests revolve around environmental and energy reporting and she's reported on mining issues from Wyoming, Mexico, and Bolivia. She's been supported by the Dick and Lynn Cheney Grant for International Study, the Eleanor K. Kambouris Grant, and the Social Justice Research Center Research Grant for her work on Bolivian mining and Uzbek alpinism. Her work has appeared on Voice of America, National Native News, and in Indian Country Today, among other publications.
In her off time, Irina is pursuing treasure hunters, leafing through photo books, or planning and executing quests.
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Rare Earth Mine Permitting Gets UnderwayThey’ve been called the secret ingredient of everything. Rare earths are a group of elements that make much of…
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Wyoming is a largely rural state with limited diversity. But as the population grows and the state attracts all sorts of newcomers. Wyoming is learning to…
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Recently released data compiled by the federal government shows oil production on federal lands is up from last year, while natural gas production is…
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On Saturday, the Eastern Shoshone Tribe's General Council dismissed two elected tribal officials.For the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, the General Council is…
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As Wyoming’s appeal to an Environmental Protection Agency decision about the Wind River Indian Reservation’s borders waits for its day in court, U.S.…
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A report by the Government Accountability Office says some things need to change in order for Indian tribes to be able to effectively carry out affordable…
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The federal Office of Natural Resources Revenue, or ONRR, has fined a Wyoming oil and gas producer $204,362 for not submitting timely production reports…
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A host of recreation and conservation organizations from around the nation, including some local Wyoming groups, have asked Congress to address inadequate…
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A new study says energy generated from Wyoming wind could help California residents save up to one billion dollars annually in electricity costs.…
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A recent report assessing policies on charter schools throughout the nation says Wyoming has a lot of work to do to make charter schools more accessible…