Publication: Earth Island Journal
Topic(s): Education, Environment, Climate Change, Sustainability, Environmental Justice
Rate: $400–$1,500 per article
Deadline: 10 April 2026
Name of Editor: Not specified
Submit Via: Email (submissions@earthisland.org)

Earth Island Journal is currently accepting pitches for a special issue focused on education and the environment—a strong opportunity for freelance writers, journalists, and essayists looking for high-paying writing jobs online in the climate and sustainability space.

They are commissioning a wide range of stories that examine how education systems intersect with environmental challenges. This includes topics like climate change’s impact on learning, innovation within environmental education, and the growing politicization of climate-related content in schools and institutions.

Writers are encouraged to submit well-researched pitches, reported features, personal essays, interviews, and thought-provoking opinion pieces. This is a strong fit for anyone pursuing freelance writing jobs in environment, education, or climate journalism, especially those with access to on-the-ground stories or unique perspectives.

Accepted formats and rates include:

• $500 flat fee for short pieces (under 1,000 words)
• $750–$1,500 for longform features and essays (1,500–3,000 words)
• $500 for interviews
• $400 for book reviews

Assignments will be confirmed by late April, with final submissions expected by mid-June 2026. Selected work will be published in both the Autumn 2026 print issue and online.

Writers should email their pitches to submissions@earthisland.org with the subject line: Education and Environment.

What They’re Looking For:
Earth Island Journal is prioritizing original, insightful, and globally relevant stories that explore:

• How environmental crises are affecting education systems
• The role of schools and universities in climate innovation
• Censorship and political pressure around environmental education
• Inequality in access to climate knowledge and resources
• First-hand reporting or lived experiences tied to environment and learning

They value strong angles, real-world reporting, and clear narrative direction—not vague ideas.