Climate Justice
Will the Closure of an Oil Refinery Bring Justice or Gentrification to Philadelphia?
Four years after the largest oil refinery on the East Coast shut down, residents in South and Southwest Philadelphia still don’t know what will come next.
Amber X. Chen
Four years after the largest oil refinery on the East Coast shut down, residents in South and Southwest Philadelphia still don’t know what will come next.
Kamala Harris Doesn’t Need to Backtrack on Fracking
In 2019, Harris said that there was “no question” that she would pursue a federal ban on fracking. In 2024, she’s taken a different—and unnecessary—stance.
Amber X. Chen In 2019, Harris said that there was “no question” that she would pursue a federal ban on fracking. In 2024, she’s taken a different—and unnecessary—stance.
A Strong Policy Debate Is Kamala Harris’s Best Shot to Break the Election Tie
Attacking Donald Trump is a start. But the Democratic nominee also has to sell herself and her vision.
Jeet Heer Attacking Donald Trump is a start. But the Democratic nominee also has to sell herself and her vision.
Covering Climate Now
It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story?
Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
Extinction Rebellion Wants to Reclaim the Port of Rotterdam
The climate activists are putting pressure on Dutch officials to reduce emissions at Europe’s most polluting port.
Anna Hiatt The climate activists are putting pressure on Dutch officials to reduce emissions at Europe’s most polluting port.
“No One Wins on a Dead Planet”: A Former UN Climate Chief Loses Faith in Fossil Fuel Companies
At COP28, Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris climate agreement, said people must balance outrage and optimism.
Ajit Niranjan At COP28, Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris climate agreement, said people must balance outrage and optimism.
Covering Climate Now
-
November 29, 2023
How TV News Can Help Save the Planet
Kyle Pope and Elena GonzálezTelevision stations should take the lead on transforming the global climate story into a local one.
-
October 4, 2023
Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade
Mark HertsgaardThe activist and Hollywood legend is “having a ball” electing climate champions across the US.
-
September 22, 2023
Exclude Fossil Fuel Firms From COP 28 if They Only Want to Obstruct
“My patience ran out,” said Christiana Figueres, who for years had advocated for oil companies to be involved in policymaking talks.
Dharna Noor -
September 19, 2023
Making Climate the Everything Story
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle PopeThe news media needs to stop treating climate change as a niche topic—and start treating it as the most important story of our time.
Climate Change Archive
-
September 4, 2024
Transportation Should Be a Bigger Issue in the 2024 Election
Grace GurveyAs November approaches, the safety, accessibility, and equity of active transit users has, so far, been a footnote at best.
-
August 30, 2024
Air Conditioners Can Only Do So Much for Those Behind Bars
Victoria LawExtreme heat has long been a concern for incarcerated pregnant women and those behind bars with underlying health conditions.
-
August 26, 2024
As Global Temperatures Rise, So Does the Potential for Violence
Ilana Cohen and Thea SebastianHotter temperatures can increase aggressive behaviors, making violence more likely during the accelerating climate crisis.
-
August 14, 2024
Indigenous Activists Are Leading the Fight Against Fossil Fuel Colonialism
Aviva ChomskyThe growing visibility and power of Indigenous movements have created enormous potential for fundamentally changing our world in a positive fashion.