Environment Authors, Reviewers and Editors

This page introduces the people who write, review and edit CAB Direct content for the Environment section within Environment & Climate. The section covers climate change, biodiversity, conservation, pollution, land use, sustainable agriculture, water resources, ecosystem resilience, sustainability and environmental policy. CAB Direct was launched by CABI in 2003 as its own platform for CAB Abstracts; this page focuses specifically on the current editorial roles and coverage areas provided for the Environment team.

Environment editorial team

Team profiles

Maya Ellison

Maya Ellison is an author working on Environment and climate topics. She holds an MSc in Environmental Science and a BSc in Geography and is affiliated with CAB Direct. Her coverage includes climate change, biodiversity, conservation, pollution, land use, sustainable agriculture, water resources and evidence-based environmental policy.

Daniel Brooks

Daniel Brooks is an author and reviewer working on Environment and climate topics. He holds an MSc in Climate Science and a BSc in Environmental Geography and is affiliated with Northfield Climate Evidence Lab. His coverage includes climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, conservation, pollution, sustainable land use and environmental policy.

Dr James Mitchell

Dr James Mitchell is an author, reviewer and editor working on Environment and climate topics. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science, an MSc in Climate Policy and a BSc in Geography and is affiliated with Northbridge Institute for Environmental Research. His coverage includes climate change, sustainability, biodiversity, conservation and environmental policy.

Dr Olivia Bennett

Dr Olivia Bennett is an author, reviewer and editor working on Environment and climate topics. She holds a PhD in Climate Science, an MSc in Environmental Policy and a BSc in Ecology and is affiliated with Greenhaven Climate Research Institute. Her coverage includes climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, conservation and environmental policy.

Sophie Anderson

Sophie Anderson is an author and reviewer working on Environment and climate topics. She holds an MSc in Environmental Science and a BSc in Geography and is affiliated with Northbridge Environmental Research Centre. Her coverage includes climate change, conservation, ecosystem resilience, sustainability, climate adaptation, biodiversity and sustainable land use.

Editorial roles and checks

Authors

Authors prepare Environment materials in line with their thematic specialisation and the editorial requirements for the section. Their stated coverage areas indicate the subjects they work on, while credentials and affiliations provide context about their background.

Reviewers

Reviewers may check factual accuracy, interpretation of sources, consistency between claims and evidence, scientific terminology, numerical data, scope and limitations, and the distinction between observation, association, causation and projection. The purpose of this review is to test whether the wording and evidence presented in an Environment article remain aligned.

Editors

Editors may check structure, clarity, consistency, wording, source presentation, editorial standards and alignment with the site’s publishing requirements. Editing is distinct from authorship and review, although some team members hold more than one role.

Editorial standards and evidence

For the site’s publishing standards, see /editorial-policy/. For the methodology used to assess evidence, see /how-we-rate-evidence/. These pages provide the broader framework for how Environment content is prepared, checked and presented.

Corrections and contact

To report a possible error, use /corrections/. General questions about authors or the editorial team can be sent through /contacts/. More information about CAB Direct is available at /about/, and the general author route is /authors/.