A Historic Breakthrough? A Historic Breakthrough?
How Obama could save or scuttle a deal in Copenhagen, and why he needs civil society to push him.
Dec 7, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard
The Global South Bloc The Global South Bloc
Poor countries can make big gains in climate talks if they stick together, argues Saleemul Huq.
Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Regreening Africa Regreening Africa
In the dry Sahel, farmers are already adapting to climate change.
Nov 19, 2009 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Roulette Climate Roulette
A frightening new climate change study says the United States must quit carbon within ten years.
Oct 7, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard
Shades of Green Shades of Green
Washington and Beijing should launch an efficiency revolution, the quickest path to large emissions cuts.
Jul 1, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard
Michelle Obama’s Fresh Food Revolution Michelle Obama’s Fresh Food Revolution
The First Lady hopes to entice Americans away from their junk food past to a healthier, more delicious future.
Apr 20, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard
A Global Green Deal A Global Green Deal
America must step up and lead an international campaign to curb emissions. Done properly, it will green the planet and our wallets.
Feb 26, 2009 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Obama’s Green Team Obama’s Green Team
They respect science. But will Obama's team show the necessary spine to cut greenhouse gases and resist "clean coal" and nuclear power propaganda?
Dec 16, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard
Cool Hand Luke Cool Hand Luke
The story of the plumber who helped deliver Indiana to Obama.
Nov 13, 2008 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Wanted: A Climate Bailout Wanted: A Climate Bailout
The United States and the world need to launch a climate rescue plan that's at least as ambitious as the Wall Street bailout.
Oct 29, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard