About Me

Alaina Wood is an award-winning science communicator who champions climate optimism for her online audience. Renowned for her "Good Climate News" series, Alaina radiates unshakeable positivity, turning environmental awareness into hope. Prior to making the jump to content creation, Alaina worked in environmental compliance for the solid waste industry before becoming an environmental planner focused on environmental reviews and waste management for rural communities. Now she runs the climate education and activism platform the Garbage Queen where she inspires her audience of over half a million people to take action towards a healthier planet by debunking misinformation, combatting eco-anxiety,
and uplifting climate solutions.