Justin Worland

Justin Worland is a climate and energy journalist serving as a senior correspondent at TIME Magazine in Washington, D.C. His reporting covers the impact of climate change and the global energy transition, examining how these forces shape policy, business, and society. Prior to focusing on climate and energy, Worland reported on health and breaking news at TIME, later shifting to cover science, policy, energy, and environmental justice issues.

Worland's work includes features and cover stories such as Greta Thunberg's Person of the Year profile and the "Climate Is Everything" cover. He has authored in-depth pieces including "The Diplomat: John Kerry Brings America Back To The Climate Fight." His journalism explores the intersections of science, geopolitics, and economics that define the climate crisis.

Worland is the founder of TIME's "Future Proof" newsletter, a platform dedicated to the climate and energy economy. The newsletter covers economic, technological, and geopolitical trends influencing global markets and policy, reaching hundreds of thousands of subscribers. It reflects Worland's perspective that understanding climate change is essential to understanding broader global developments.

Worland has received recognition for his work, including being named Climate Journalist of the Year by Covering Climate Now and receiving SEAL Awards in Environmental Journalism. He has held academic fellowships at the University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute and the Outrider Foundation at TIME.

Beyond reporting, Worland engages with audiences on climate and energy topics. He is a term member at the Council on Foreign Relations and a founding steering committee member of the Uproot Project, which promotes diversity in environmental journalism. Worland is a graduate of Harvard College, where he studied history.