Floodlight is “an independent, nonpartisan newsroom that investigates the corporations and political interests stalling climate action.” They’re seeking pitches from freelance journalists for investigations (about 1,000 to 2,000 words) into the plastics industry. These can “include but are not limited to plastic-related pollution, effects on public health, plastic-industry influence and political lobbying, misinformation and disinformation campaigns and greenwashing.” Rate is $2 per word. They aim to publish the investigations in January and encourage writers to pitch as soon as possible. To learn more, refer to their post and call for pitches.