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150-200 Climate Journalists from Top Environmental News Publishers
Highlighting the most influential voices in climate reporting, our list of top climate journalists for 2025 is curated based on their impactful coverage, readership numbers, and article frequency, along with the standing of their publications in the environmental sector. Current journalist profiles enable you to pitch climate innovations and developments directly to key media figures, enhancing the likelihood of meaningful press engagement.
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Anita Balakrishnan reports on the collision of corporate strategy, policy, and environmental stewardship for The Logic. Her work sits at three intersections:
Achievements: Webster Award winner for exposing gaps in Canada’s critical mineral reporting; shaped provincial hydrogen strategies through investigative policy analysis.
Canadian investment leaders at Davos set timelines for climate-friendly economy
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The world is scrambling to secure rare earth metals after a policy upheaval in China—and Canada could benefit
Brian Kahn is a climate and business reporter at Bloomberg News, where he investigates the financial and regulatory dimensions of environmental policy. With over a decade of experience spanning The Wall Street Journal, Climate Central, and public radio, his work demystifies complex systems—from corporate bankruptcy law to carbon markets.
Do: Frame climate angles through financial mechanisms (e.g., insurance risk models). Reference his analysis of FRG’s bankruptcy [Home News Now, 2025].
Avoid: Localized stories without national regulatory implications or technical deep dives on renewable engineering.
Charles Mandel (1964-2023) was Canada’s preeminent climate-tech journalist, whose work for Canada’s National Observer and BetaKit shaped national conversations on sustainable innovation. Based in Nova Scotia but with a coast-to-coast reporting footprint, he blended policy analysis with grassroots storytelling to drive environmental accountability.
Mandel’s legacy lives on through the Tales from Beyond the Grid archive – required reading for understanding Canadian climate-tech’s human dimension.
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The cost of electricity that solar and wind technologies generate is poised to drop dramatically by 2025
Five months in, details on Canada’s new Innovation and Investment Agency remain sparse
As The Washington Post’s leading climate investigative reporter, Mooney specializes in translating complex environmental science into policy-impacting narratives. His work consistently bridges academic research, government data, and frontline community experiences.
Seek: - Underexplored climate migration patterns - Innovative carbon capture technologies - Cross-border pollution agreements
Avoid: - Celebrity environmental activism - Speculative climate fiction - Local weather event anecdotes
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As The New York Times’ energy and environment policy correspondent, Coral Davenport masterfully navigates the intersection of federal governance and climate action. Her reporting portfolio emphasizes three core areas:
Recent recognition includes SEJ Award nominations for her investigations into EPA staffing shortages and White House correspondent honors for infrastructure law analysis. Avoid pitches focused on technological innovations without clear policy hooks.
Trump Administration Continues Federal Workforce Purge With 1,300 Interior Department Firings
Musk’s Government Efficiency Team Accesses Federal Payroll Systems Despite Security Concerns
DeSantis Signs Law Deleting Climate Change From Florida Policy
Environment Editor at The Guardian specializing in climate economics and systemic environmental risks. With 20+ years reporting for BBC, FT, and New Scientist, his work shapes global climate policy debates through data-driven exposés.
Awards Highlight: 2021 National Newspaper Award for translating IPCC science into actionable economic insights.
Daniel Bateman bridges documentary filmmaking, climate journalism, and indie music through award-winning storytelling. Currently contributing to the Los Angeles Times, his work combines technical precision with narrative depth.
With 40+ years in environmental journalism, David Shukman (UK-based) shapes global climate discourse through freelance writing, consulting, and public speaking. His work bridges scientific research, corporate accountability, and policy analysis, prioritizing stories that expose systemic inequities in climate impacts.
As Canada’s foremost analyst of socio-climatic systems, Dr. Davidson bridges academic research and policy implementation. Her work at the University of Alberta has redefined how we conceptualize energy transitions, particularly through:
Successful engagement requires:
Leading a CA$2.1M SSHRC project on Arctic energy democracy, Davidson seeks case studies examining:
Primary beats: Climate Policy | Energy Systems | Environmental Accountability
Recent Milestone: Coordinated 12-nation investigation into fossil fuel lobbying (2024)
agricultural sustainability, green consumer products
As founding editor of Floodlight, Holden leads a nonprofit newsroom producing accountability journalism on climate obstruction. Her decade of experience across Politico, The Guardian, and E&E News has honed a signature focus on:
Recent career highlights include exposing Florida’s preemption laws and analyzing Senate Democrats’ climate strategy . Her work informs litigators, policymakers, and activists working to democratize climate action.
Bloomberg's veteran climate specialist brings nuclear physics precision to energy transition reporting. Over 23 years and 1,400+ bylines, Roston has mapped how carbon permeates everything from corporate balance sheets to atmospheric chemistry.
Roston's work continues to shape how policymakers and investors contextualize climate risk, making him essential reading for anyone navigating the energy transition.
As DeSmog’s Global Managing Editor, Dembicki leads investigations into fossil fuel industry disinformation networks across North America and Europe. His work combines leaked documents, policy tracing, and ecosystem analysis to expose coordinated climate delay tactics.
“The fight isn’t against climate change itself, but the systems preventing us from addressing it.” - The Petroleum Papers
Georgia Wilkins is an award-nominated climate journalist specializing in policy implementation gaps and corporate accountability. Based in Sydney, her work for The Guardian Australia combines investigative rigor with solutions-focused framing.
Wilkins’ work continues to shape Australia’s climate discourse, particularly through her ability to make technical policy issues accessible to broad audiences while maintaining scientific accuracy.
As lead environment reporter for The Guardian Australia, Readfearn specializes in investigative climate science reporting with a focus on institutional accountability. His work bridges academic research and public discourse, particularly regarding:
Recent accolades include the 2023 Walkley Award for his coal industry exposé and recognition by the International Environmental Communication Association for advancing science journalism standards.
Hannah Hoag is an award-winning climate and environment journalist at The Narwhal, focusing on policy accountability and Indigenous-led conservation. Her investigative work has influenced parliamentary debates and educational curricula across Canada.
“Hoag’s reporting bridges the gap between parliamentary press galleries and remote Indigenous territories – a rare feat in Canadian journalism.” – 2024 CAJ Judges’ Commentary
With bylines in The New York Times and Nature, Hoag brings global significance to local environmental conflicts. Her current work for CBC’s Climate Unit expands her reach into broadcast documentaries exploring health impacts of resource extraction.
The federal government ‘sees a long-term future for the oilsands.’ Here’s what you need to know
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’ll fast-track approvals and scrap key rules that protect the environment
In Georgian Bay, First Nations youth are coming together over hide tanning, language lessons and land stewardship
As Senior Climate Editor at Audubon Magazine, Waters specializes in stories where environmental change intersects with evolutionary adaptation. Her work combines rigorous science journalism with narrative techniques honed through 15+ years at premier institutions including Smithsonian and Quanta Magazine.
Harry Cockburn is a UK-based journalist at The Independent, specializing in climate science, biodiversity, and sustainable urban development. With a career spanning nearly a decade, his work illuminates the intersections of environmental policy, community resilience, and global ecological challenges.
“Climate change is a reality. [...] SUNCASA project is an initiative that symbolizes not only progress but a shared vision for our city and our continent.” — Lord Samuel Dusengiyumva, Mayor of Kigali
As Trellis Group's editorial director, Heather Clancy shapes global conversations about corporate climate action through investigative reporting and policy analysis. Her work sits at the intersection of technological innovation and environmental stewardship, with particular emphasis on:
Clancy seeks stories that demonstrate:
As managing editor of Inside Climate News, Hopkins leads investigations into systemic barriers to climate justice. Her 20-year career has established her as a leading voice on:
“The most ethical climate journalism doesn’t just diagnose problems—it illuminates pathways to accountability.” – 2024 Columbia Climate Symposium Keynote
Investor-State Dispute Settlements Imperil Developing Nations and Climate Action
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How a Toxic Chemical’s Risks Persist for Workers and Consumers
As Nature's primary U.S. climate correspondent since 2007, Tollefson documents the collision between scientific imperatives and political realities. His reporting spans:
Successful story ideas typically involve:
"The most compelling pitches demonstrate how scientific findings directly inform real-world policy choices." - Tollefson's editorial guidance to researchers
Jo Chandler (Melbourne-based) is a Walkley Award-winning journalist specializing in climate justice reporting across Pacific Island nations. Her current work for The Monthly and Griffith Review combines immersive fieldwork with rigorous analysis of environmental policy impacts on Indigenous communities.
Access recent work through her professional portfolio or University of Melbourne research profile. Pitches requiring PNG/Australia field coordination should allow 6-8 week lead time for ethical clearance processes.
As BBC Future Planet's lead environment correspondent, Timperley reports on climate policy innovations and ecological restoration projects. Her work bridges scientific research with on-the-ground implementation stories, particularly focusing on:
Joe Kelly, National Affairs Editor at The Australian, specializes in climate policy frameworks and sustainable business practices. Based in Canberra, his work dissects how legislative decisions intersect with environmental science and corporate governance.
Kelly seeks stories with:
Kate Yoder is a climate solutions reporter at Grist whose work examines how environmental transformation reshapes human behavior and institutional frameworks. Based in Seattle, her reporting combines policy analysis with intimate portraits of communities navigating ecological upheaval.
Successful stories often feature:
As Børsen’s lead sustainability journalist, Raun deciphers how Nordic companies navigate the green transition. Her 25-year career combines financial acuity with environmental science literacy, producing award-winning analyses of corporate climate strategies.
"Effective climate reporting requires the skepticism of a forensic accountant and the vision of an urban planner."
Currently writing for Inside Climate News, Leah Campbell specializes in infrastructure adaptation strategies and the public health implications of environmental crises. Her work combines rigorous technical analysis with vivid community portraits.
Recent Recognition: 2024 SEJ Award for Explanatory Reporting, MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow
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Laura Chung is Agence France-Presse's leading voice on climate displacement and post-colonial environmental policy. Based in Sydney but reporting across Pacific Island nations, her work bridges investigative rigor with geopolitical analysis.
As lead climate voice for California Business Journal and contributor to international outlets, Hughes specializes in:
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