Nonprofit environmental news organization covering climate, justice, and sustainability with solutions-focused journalism for a general audience.

Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to reporting on climate change. Since 1999, we have used the power of journalism to engage the public about the perils of one of the most existential threats we face. We seek to document the often unequal impacts of climate change on communities in the United States and globally — as well as to show the promise of equitable climate solutions.

With 40 journalists spread across nearly 20 U.S. states, Grist is the largest and most experienced climate-focused newsroom in the country. Our work aims to illustrate how the effects of a warming planet intersect with, well, everything. Through a mix of daily reporting, features, investigations, and visual storytelling, Grist examines how climate change touches everything from food prices to people’s health and well-being. We cover vulnerable communities burdened by toxic chemicals, and we report on all aspects of the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy sources. And as a nonprofit outlet, our journalism is never behind a paywall. It is accessible to anyone, in any community.

Our reporting reaches millions of people and has real-life impact: Elected officials, scientific researchers, and those on the front lines of combatting climate change, among many others, have cited, amplified, and praised our work. In fact, 65 percent of readers report via on-site surveys taking action based on our content.

Through our community engagement efforts, we find innovative ways to distribute our journalism to new audiences through events, flyers, training programs, and more.

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<div><b>What we’re looking for: </b>For a long time, climate change was seen strictly as a science story. But at Grist, we’ve spent years trying to break that narrative. Our reporting works to convey that climate and environmental stories are economic, culture, justice, politics, health, business, and yes, even solutions stories.</div><div><br></div><div>We are particularly interested in magazine-style investigative and narrative features that make a difference — reporting that can sway public opinion and shape policy, expose injustice and hold wrongdoers accountable, and inspire readers to demand and take action. </div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>What do we consider magazine-style writing? </b>We’d like to see a piece with a strong writing voice, deep reporting, and between 2,000 and 4,000 words or (very) occasionally longer.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>What should be in your pitch: </b>The abbreviated answer: Why this story? Why you? Why now?</div><div><br></div><div>Tell us what this story adds to our coverage of climate change or  environmental justice. What solution does it present? What new angle? Why are you the best person to report this story? Why should we pay attention at this moment in the news cycle? Give us an example of sources you would consult — a diversity of sources is important.</div><div><br></div><div>The best pitches we receive read like a story, with a sense of place, a nod to a central character, and a nut graf that conveys the stakes. It provides answers rather than questions or vague topics (Please don’t say, “I’d like to look into …”)</div><div><br></div><div>Also provide a few examples of your previous writing, particularly those that relate to your current pitch. And if you anticipate there being travel costs, please let us know upfront.</div><div><br></div><div><b>What we pay:</b> We pay flat fees based on an agreed-upon word count. Rates start at 80 cents per word and are commensurate with experience and expertise. </div>

Magazine-style investigative and narrative features

<div><b>What we’re looking for: </b>For a long time, climate change was seen strictly as a science story. But at Grist, we’ve spent years trying to break that narrative. Our reporting works to convey that climate and environmental stories are economic, culture, justice, politics, health, business, and yes, even solutions stories.</div><div><br></div><div>We’re interested in pitches that are exclusive and timely. We welcome ideas for shorter-form news and analysis pieces — backed by original reporting — and the occasional essay, multimedia project, culture story, critical review, or trend piece. <b>These articles are typically 800 to 2,000 words.</b></div><div><br></div><div><b>What we don’t want: </b>Opinion pieces. Activism. Plagiarism. Press releases. Snark. Wikipedia as a source. A story that has already been published. Someone pitching us who has never read a Grist story. Portraying community members as passive victims.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>What should be in your pitch: </b>The abbreviated answer: Why this story? Why you? Why now?</div><div><br></div><div>Tell us what this story adds to our coverage of climate change or  environmental justice. What solution does it present? What new angle? Why are you the best person to report this story? Why should we pay attention at this moment in the news cycle? Give us an example of sources you would consult — a diversity of sources is important.</div><div><br></div><div>The best pitches we receive read like a story, with a sense of place, a nod to a central character, and a nut graf that conveys the stakes. It provides answers rather than questions or vague topics (Please don’t say, “I’d like to look into …”)</div><div><br></div><div>Also provide a few examples of your previous writing, particularly those that relate to your current pitch. And if you anticipate there being travel costs, please let us know upfront.</div><div><br></div><div><b>What we pay:</b> We pay flat fees based on an agreed-upon word count. Rates start at 80 cents per word and are commensurate with experience and expertise. </div>

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