Eva Hagan
WriterEducation: University of North Carolina at Chapel HillEva is a graduate of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media where she focused on writing and reporting with a minor in sustainability.
Outside of her studies, she has done environmental legal research and worked on the documentary One Planet Movie. Currently, she writes articles for Green Matters. She is a journalist at heart, which means she likes asking questions and then following up on those questions with more questions.
When she's not writing she is probably trying to relax by reading a book by Stephen King while hopefully sitting outside at her house in Raleigh, North Carolina — unless it is raining or dark or she is scared.
More From Eva Hagan
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Does Your Scalp Ever Hurt in One Spot? Here’s What Could Be Happening
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Is There a Lawsuit Against MaryRuth’s Organics? What to Know about the Popular Supplement Company
Leading supplement brand MaryRuth’s Organics entered a lawsuit in 2022 over trademark issues with another supplement company.
Is Gatorade Zero Actually Better for You? Here’s What to Know When Picking a Drink
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How Zyn Nicotine Pouches Became a Heated Political Issue
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Why Does the Devil Look like a Goat? How the Symbolism Miscasts Goats as Evil
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Which Menstrual Cup Is Best? 4 Quizzes to Find Which One Is a Match for You
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Is It Clutter or Hoarding Disorder? Understanding the Mess, and When to Get Help
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Matcha is a popular caffeinated beverage made from green tea powder. However, some experts reveal matcha could also do wonders as skincare.
The Best Art About Climate Change: How Artists Create Beauty From Global Warming
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A Guide to Tonight’s Moon’s Spiritual Meaning: How to Align With the Lunar Phases
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The Clothes You Donated Could Be Sitting in the Nairobi River
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How Is Spirit Airlines So Cheap? The Secrets Behind Their Low Ticket Prices
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Study Reveals That Electric Eels Can Actually Change DNA of Other Animals With Their Shock
Electric eels can produce an electric current by releasing electrolytes. Shockingly, they may be also altering DNA in the process.
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