Local News Initiative

Grist establishes local distribution networks to ensure that the stories our reporters produce are widely shared among local outlets in each state or region, often appearing in a dozen or more publications. While many local news organizations lack dedicated climate reporters, our network enables those outlets to publish important local climate stories at no cost. This model allows a single piece of reporting to reach many diverse audiences through trusted sources in their communities. As seen in the maps above, of Georgia (left) and Michigan (right), each pin represents a different local outlet republishing Grist.