Grist is pleased to announce it is launching a new partnership with CalMatters to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley.
The two organizations will co-fund a reporter, who will produce stories about how climate intersects with agriculture, health, energy, and more, as well as the impact of public policy on climate and the environment. In addition, the reporter’s stories will be distributed to local outlets across California and beyond to republish for free. Grist will also adapt the new hire’s reporting for a national audience.
The role will be part of Grist’s growing Local News Initiative, which embeds journalists at trusted, local media outlets across the country, bringing high-quality climate media to people who might not otherwise have access to it. Grist currently has local reporters in Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Utah.
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