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Get Contact List →Download Contact ListBrian 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.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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:
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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
Disasters Are Driving a Mental Health Crisis. The Only Federal Program to Address It Is Underfunded.
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
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:
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
Climate Change Poses a Huge Threat to Railroads. Environmental Engineers Have Ideas for How to Combat That
A new study released last month in the journal Science of the Total Environment found an 11 percent increase in ER visits during both storms, with the greatest...
Single Infertile Female: Adventures in Love, Life, and Infertility
As lead climate voice for California Business Journal and contributor to international outlets, Hughes specializes in:
Marianne Lavelle is an award-winning climate policy journalist serving as Washington bureau chief for Inside Climate News. With over 30 years of reporting experience, she specializes in the intersection of federal energy programs, environmental justice, and community-level impacts of decarbonization.
Matt Simon is a senior climate solutions writer at Grist, where he investigates environmental challenges and sustainability innovations. Based in the United States, his reporting spans:
environmental policy, green consumer products
Michael Svoboda serves as Book Editor at Yale Climate Connections and directs sustainability initiatives at George Washington University. His work bridges academic research and public engagement through:
Svoboda seeks stories that:
- Demonstrate novel approaches to climate education
- Analyze cultural representations of environmental issues
- Showcase interdisciplinary solutions to ecological challenges
"The archiving of sources on Mexican American history is a continuation of early preservation efforts."
Neela Banerjee shapes national climate discourse through investigative rigor and policy analysis. Currently Chief Climate Editor at NPR, she oversees coverage linking scientific research, corporate accountability, and federal regulation.
Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency
Exxon’s Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuels’ Role in Global Warming Decades Ago
International negotiators in Peru agreed early Sunday on some essential building blocks for a global accord to address climate change
Rebecca Leber brings a forensic lens to climate policy reporting, specializing in the intersection of regulatory capture and public health impacts. Currently contributing to major outlets from her investigative researcher position at the Center for Climate Integrity, her work consistently drives policy debates and regulatory actions.
Recent Recognition: 2023 Covering Climate Now Award for investigative rigor | Regular commentator on NPR's On the Media
As founding executive editor of Heatmap News, Meyer analyzes how legislation and markets drive decarbonization. His reporting synthesizes policy minutiae into compelling narratives about America’s energy transition, with recent scoops on DOE reactor siting strategies and IRA labor provisions.
“The 2025 tax code negotiations will determine whether America builds enough batteries to power its EVs and enough transformers to connect its solar farms.”
Meyer prioritizes stories that reveal:
His award-winning work combines document forensics with macroeconomic analysis, making him essential reading for policymakers and investors alike.
As E&E News’ White House correspondent, Waldman specializes in dissecting how administrative decisions impact climate science and environmental regulation. His recent investigative work has focused on:
As The New York Times’ lead climate correspondent since 2022, Sengupta specializes in global energy transitions and their socioeconomic impacts. Her reporting combines policy analysis with human narratives, particularly focusing on:
Trump’s Retreat From Clean Energy Puts the U.S. Out of Step With the World
America has a food waste problem: Rotten tomatoes and pizza boxes end up in trash dumps and produce a potent planet-heating gas called methane. Massachusetts has a fix
Tariffs are the latest blow in a the shift to renewable energy. The U.S. relies largely on imported technology from Europe and Asia
Susan Phillips is a senior reporter/editor at WHYY’s Climate Desk, where she investigates the intersection of energy policy, environmental health, and climate adaptation. With over 20 years of experience, her work has redefined how regional and national outlets cover fossil fuel impacts.
Avoid pitches about renewable tech startups or carbon offset programs. Phillips seeks stories that connect systemic policy failures to lived experiences, particularly in Appalachia and coastal cities.
As a senior editorial writer for the Los Angeles Times, Tony Barboza bridges investigative rigor with policy analysis, focusing on how environmental and technological shifts reshape urban life. His work spans:
Umair Irfan is a senior correspondent at Vox specializing in climate change, energy policy, and science. Based in Washington, D.C., his work bridges environmental data, public health outcomes, and federal policy shifts. Recent highlights include:
Irfan seeks stories that:
“The best stories sit at the intersection of what’s measurable and what’s felt.” – Umair Irfan in a 2025 Science Friday interview
With a track record of translating academic research into public-facing narratives, Irfan remains a critical voice for understanding how policy shapes our planetary future.
Zack Colman is POLITICO’s senior climate policy reporter, specializing in the intersection of environmental regulation, global diplomacy, and economic impacts. With over 15 years of experience across outlets like The Christian Science Monitor and E&E News, his work has shaped how policymakers approach energy transitions.
“The best climate stories aren’t about what’s happening – they’re about who’s making it happen and who’s footing the bill.” – Colman in 2024 MIT Media Lab talk
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