Who we are
DeSmog is a global climate investigations outlet that since its founding in 2006 has published agenda-setting journalism and research on the people, companies and organizations blocking action to protect climate and nature.
Our approach
We expose disinformation efforts that harm climate goals and undermine democracy. We work collaboratively with other media and organizations to get our reporting, research and analysis out to the widest, most influential audiences.
Our mission
At a time when legacy media is cutting back on in-depth reporting, DeSmog is committed to investigative journalism. Our international team of reporters and researchers dig through documents, cultivate insider sources, report on-the-ground and analyze troves of data to get scoops and information that you won’t find anywhere else.
Our impact
DeSmog investigations have been cited in the U.S. Congress, the U.K. and E.U. parliaments and Canada’s Senate. Our findings inform national campaigns, spur litigation, lead to better policy and equip the world to combat climate disinformation. Our work is routinely referenced or co-published in major media outlets.
We also work with new media partners and creators to reach audiences on the platforms where they’re at, and fill the voids where climate disinformation may otherwise flourish.
Media we collaborate with include:
Creators we collaborate with include:
We’re proud to be recognized for our accomplishments
Recent awards include:
Reporter Ellen Ormesher was awarded 2026 Young Environmental Journalist of the Year by the Chartered Institute of Journalists. Read more of her work here.
Journalist Clare Carlile received a 2026 Tenacious Award for her work on food politics
stories exposing blockers of climate and environmental action. Read more of her work here.
In 2025, DeSmog earned two Covering Climate Now awards, including for Best Emerging Journalist, TJ Jordan. Read more of his “consistently superb” work here.
Our values
DeSmog is committed to journalistic integrity and generous collaboration in the
movement for climate action and food justice. Our world-class research databases are
publicly accessible, and nearly all our articles are licensed under Creative Commons.
None of our work is behind a paywall. Our republishing guidelines are available here.
Our structure and funding
DeSmog is a global climate investigations team comprised of two independent, not-for-
profit entities: DeSmog Global (based in North America) and DeSmog UK (based in the
United Kingdom). Our team spans nine time zones! Both DeSmog Global and DeSmog
UK count on the generous support of funding partners and reader supporters. We
maintain strict editorial independence. Read more about our UK entity here.
