Journalist
Karl Furlong
Karl Furlong is a writer based in Bend, Oregon. He holds an MBA in Technology and an MSc in Journalism. Originally from Canada, Karl has lived in the United States since 2007 and most enjoys writing about the outdoors and technology.
Recent Stories
View all →Reviving fonio production can improve food security
On the flat lands east of Tamale, farmers tend to a field of what looks like tall grass. It’s on this land that Abdulai Dasana hopes to change the future of food production in Ghana.
The Rise of AI and Its Implications for Freedom of Expression: Friend, Foe, or Tool?
On day two of UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day conference in Uruguay, a panel of experts debated the benefits and dangers of AI and its impact on freedom of expression.
Access Now: Protecting Journalists from Digital Threats
Digital threats against journalists are on the rise around the world. Access Now, an organization dedicated to defending the digital rights of journalists, wants to help.
Burn Morels: A Phoenix Rises
The story of the relationship between the burn morel and the forests that rely on the natural cycle of fire — a long-form feature originally published on UOregon Science Story.
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