Mark Hertsgaard

Environment Correspondent

Mark Hertsgaard (markhertsgaard.com), a fellow of New America Foundation and a co-founder of the group Climate Parents, is The Nation's environment correspondent. He has covered climate change for twenty years and is the author of six books, including, most recently, HOT: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth.

Articles

Climate Activists Put the Heat on Obama (Barack Obama, Climate Change)

Awaiting a Keystone decision, environmentalists make a historic vow to engage in mass civil disobedience.

Mark Hertsgaard

President Obama: Start the Climate Conversation Now (Barack Obama, Climate Change)

Twenty twelve was the hottest year on record—and far past time for the president to lead on climate change.

Mark Hertsgaard

Latinos Are Ready to Fight Climate Change—Are Green Groups Ready for Them? (Climate Change, US Politics, Environmental Activism)

Latinos—along with other minorities and youth—are the strongest supporters of action against climate change. It’s time mainstream enviros got the message.

Mark Hertsgaard

Hurricane Sandy as Greek Tragedy (Climate Change, Environment)

We can choose to ignore scientific warnings about climate change—or we can choose to act.

Mark Hertsgaard

Ten Questions on Energy and the Environment Obama and Romney Should Answer at the Debate (Environmental Issues, Election 2012)

The presidential candidates have barely touched on environmental issues in their campaigns—and they both have plenty to answer for. Here’s what voters want to know.

Mark Hertsgaard

The C-Word (Barack Obama, Climate Change, Environmental Issues)

But does his DNC speech signal that Obama will now champion the climate fight? Or was he just telling the Democratic base what they wanted to hear?

Mark Hertsgaard

Obama Can Say 'Climate' After All (Environment)

But does his DNC speech signal that Obama will now champion the climate fight? Or was he just telling the Democratic base what they wanted to hear?

Mark Hertsgaard

Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter (Climate Change)

This scorching summer could be a global warming landmark—if we demand climate action from our leaders.

Mark Hertsgaard

Déjà Vu at Rio+20 (Global Organizations, Environment)

After two decades, we're no closer to reducing global poverty or enhancing sustainable development. Politicians will change only when mass action forces them to.

Mark Hertsgaard

Letters

On Dorothea Lange, Michael Harrington, Earth Day and solitary confinement

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