Taylor Johnston

Cleveland, Washington, D.C., United States

Visual Data Journalist at CBS News

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Articles

What are communities across the country doing to save our damaged rivers?

6 days ago | yahoo.com | David Schechter |Taylor Johnston |Grace Manthey |Justin Sherman |Laura Geller

Nationwide, more than 60% of the water we use comes from rivers, streams and lakes. For example, New York City gets 90% of its water from the Delaware Basin. Philadelphia gets almost 60%. These waterways are continually under threat from pollution, development and climate change.
Spring allergies are here for 2025, and these U.S. cities may have the most challenging seasons

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Taylor Johnston

Spring is here — and with it comes allergy season. Each year, more than 100 million people in the U.S. experience allergies, including seasonal pollen allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its annual report for 2025, ranking the most challenging U.S. cities for those dealing with seasonal allergies. The report ranks the top 100 U.S. cities based on pollen levels, over-the-counter allergy medication use and access to allergists.
Map shows measles cases across U.S.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Sara Moniuszko |Taylor Johnston

Measles cases popping up across the United States, including an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child, are prompting questions about where exactly the illness has been detected. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and in some cases can cause severe infections in the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive issues, deafness or death.
Here's where most unmarried adults live in the U.S.

2 months ago | msn.com | Taylor Johnston
Looking for love? Here's where most unmarried adults live in the U.S.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Taylor Johnston

Love is in the air — but not everyone is in a pair. About 46% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older are unmarried, and some cities have even higher populations of singles, according to a CBS News Data Team analysis of U.S. Census data. For those looking for love, certain areas offer more opportunity.
Here's where most unmarried adults live in the U.S.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Taylor Johnston

Love is in the air — but not everyone is in a pair. About 46% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older are unmarried, and some cities have even higher populations of singles, according to a CBS News Data Team analysis of U.S. Census data. U.S. map showing the percentage of unmarried adults by county. For those looking for love, certain areas offer more opportunity.
What a dozen roses may cost you this Valentine's Day

2 months ago | msn.com | Taylor Johnston

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What a dozen roses may cost you this Valentine's Day

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Taylor Johnston

Nothing says Valentine's Day like a classic bouquet of red roses — but that romantic gesture might cost more than you expect this year. From supply chain logistics to unpredictable weather, several factors influence the price of flowers.
RFK Jr. has raised doubts about vaccines, but data show how many lives they've saved

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Sara Moniuszko |Taylor Johnston

What GOP senators are saying about RFK Jr. In his inaugural speech, President Trump vowed to "keep our children healthy and disease free," but his nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has along history of raising doubts about vaccines — despite decades of evidence showing they've saved millions of people from debilitating illness or death.
Do you live in a fire-risk area? These maps show high-risk zones across the U.S.

Jan 16, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Kierra Frazier |Taylor Johnston

Firefighters across U.S. battle L.A. fires Los Angeles and other areas in California are among the highest-risk areas for wildfires — but they're not the only ones. The Los Angeles wildfires that ignited last week have devastated communities and upended thousands of lives. The fires were fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, and climate change also plays a role in increasing risk, with rainy periods becoming more intense and dry seasons lasting longer.