Author Archives: Megan Taylor Morrison

About: Megan Taylor Morrison

Assistant Editor, The Active Times

Megan Taylor Morrison is an assistant editor for The Active Times in New York City. Megan was born in Fresno, California, just 90 miles from Yosemite National Park. After growing up in the Golden State, she moved to the state of Washington where she majored in French and international affairs at the University of Puget Sound. While in college and after, Megan lived and worked across the world. She conducted ecological surveys in Kenya, worked in photojournalism for the World Wildlife Fund Madagascar and in communications with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Washington, D.C. Her special interest in environmental and cultural conservation led her to specialize in health, science and environmental reporting at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where she created the first independent study course in conservation journalism. In her spare time, Megan enjoys African and lindy hop dancing, rock climbing, cycling and eating delicious food. She is currently training for her first century ride and fall climbing trips to the Shawagunk Mountains.

Drink Up: Try These 8 Extreme Beers

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

In the brewing process, a little creativity can help develop unique beer flavors. Everything from peppercorns to chocolate to pumpkin can give a pilsner or stout its stand-out character.

Sweetened Drinks Linked to Depression

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Research published in the Journal of Depression and Anxiety suggests that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet versions, could be linked to a greater chance of developing depression.

Australia Approves First Government-Ordered Shark Kill

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Earlier this month, West Australian Fisheries staff baited lines from two boats in their effort to capture and kill a Great White Shark. If they succeed, the shark will be the first ever killed by government order.

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