Mark Hertsgaard
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Climate ChangeJanuary 6, 2022
Defusing the Global Climate Emergency Depends on Defusing the Democracy Emergency
On the first anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, we’re reminded that the future hinges on rejecting the two Big Lies.
Mark Hertsgaard
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Climate ChangeNovember 15, 2021
The COP26 President Fights Back Tears as the Summit Comes to a Close
The Glasgow climate pact keeps the hope of 1.5 alive, barely.
Mark Hertsgaard
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EnvironmentNovember 12, 2021
Fossil Fuel Companies Owe Reparations to Countries They Are Destroying
Who pays for “loss and damage” is in vogue at COP26, but the authors of the climate emergency are still escaping accountability.
Mark Hertsgaard
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Climate ChangeNovember 9, 2021
Who Is the World’s Greatest Climate Champion?
The United States, of course—according to the United States.
Mark Hertsgaard
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Climate ChangeNovember 8, 2021
“We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters
“We’re drops in the ocean, but eventually, those drops add up to something big.”
Mark Hertsgaard
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Media AnalysisNovember 5, 2021
We Can’t Defuse the Climate Crisis Without Tougher, Louder News Coverage
At COP26, some US newsrooms are finally stepping up—but will it last?
Mark Hertsgaard
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Oil and GasOctober 28, 2021
Congress Has Oil Executives Cornered. But Will They Lie Under Oath?
When the CEOs of four top oil firms testify before Congress, they’ll have two options: apologize for their decades of lies, or risk perjury.
Mark Hertsgaard
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Oil and GasOctober 14, 2021
Big Tobacco Got Caught in a Lie by Congress. Now It’s the Oil Industry’s Turn
The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell, and Chevron face a Capitol Hill hearing on their climate crisis lies—will it mirror the downfall of big tobacco?
Mark Hertsgaard
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Climate ChangeOctober 12, 2021
Greta Thunberg Is “Open” to Meeting Biden at the UN Climate Summit
In the lead-up to COP26, the Swedish activist talked about Biden’s climate plan, the media’s responsibility, and what gives her hope.
Mark Hertsgaard
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Media AnalysisOctober 6, 2021
Climate Journalism Is Coming of Age
It’s still a work in progress, but the Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards point the way.
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope