Sunday, March 22nd 2026
Earth Island Journal is “a print and online magazine dedicated to thoughtful journalism about the environment and other intersectional issues.” They’re looking for pitches for an upcoming special edition on education and the environment: “Know of an incubation of environmental innovation? Censoring content that's threatening the climate movement? Surprising impact of global heating on learning? Message us!”
They’re seeking on-the-ground reports as well as personal essays, reflections, and think pieces of various lengths. They pay a $500 flat fee for shorter pieces under 1,000 words; $750 to $1,500 for longer reports and essays of 1,500 to 3,000 words; $500 for interviews; and $400 for book reviews. If interested, email your pitches to submissions@earthisland.org. For details, refer to their post and call for pitches.
Deadline: April 10th, 2026
Thursday, September 22nd 2022
Earth Island Journal is a quarterly journal that publishes environmental articles from around the world. They are seeking pitches for features, especially from outside the US. They will pay $750 for 2,500 to 3,000 words. Send your pitches to submissions@earthisland.org. To learn more, refer to their associate editor’s Tweet and their guidelines.
Sunday, February 13th 2022
Earth
Island Journal is a quarterly journal that covers environmental issues. They
are looking for pitches for their special edition on urban environments. They
would “like to explore the full range of issues and solutions related to built
environments, sustainability, and nature, including, but not limited to, how
cities can and are tackling the climate crisis, the role of architecture in
developing climate resilience, and how urban environments affect our
understanding of nature and our place in it.” They are seeking on-the-ground
reports, and also personal essays, think pieces, and artwork. They pay $0.25
per word for print stories. Writers can expect to earn $750 to $1,000 for an
in-depth story of about 4,000 words. They pay $150 for online stories. If
interested, email submissions@earthisland.org.
For details, refer to their Tweet,
call
for pitches, and guidelines.
Deadline: March 15th, 2022