Across the United States, people are experiencing the effects of climate change in the places they live and work. Experts predict even greater challenges are coming.
Given these threats, one might expect robust coverage of climate change from media outlets across the country. But that’s not always the case. This interactive map reveals a stark reality: It’s rare for local media to have dedicated environmental, let alone climate, coverage.
Using a comprehensive analysis of 577 local news outlets nationwide, Grist identified where — and who — are the full-time local climate journalists. Our map represents a snapshot in time of the media landscape in Spring 2025. The data distinguishes between “Dedicated” climate journalists (who cover climate in 75 percent or more of their stories) and journalists “Covering Climate Partially” (who cover climate in 50 percent or more of their stories). See the section “A note on our methods” below for more details on our definitions and methodology.
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