Greta Thunberg Is “Open” to Meeting Biden at the UN Climate Summit 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.
Oct 12, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Journalism Is Coming of Age Climate Journalism Is Coming of Age
It’s still a work in progress, but the Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards point the way.
Oct 6, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron
The pivotal Democratic senator owns millions of dollars in coal stocks. Shouldn’t he recuse himself from US climate talks?
Sep 30, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Exxon Helped Cause the Climate Crisis. It’s Time They Paid Up. Exxon Helped Cause the Climate Crisis. It’s Time They Paid Up.
The COP26 climate summit will be an opportunity to put fossil fuel companies on trial through the court of public opinion.
Sep 16, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Why Won’t TV News Say “Climate Change” About Hurricane Ida? Why Won’t TV News Say “Climate Change” About Hurricane Ida?
It’s media malpractice not to mention that burning fossil fuels drives extreme weather events.
Sep 2, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
We Have to Choose the Future of the Planet We Have to Choose the Future of the Planet
As the devastating Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report makes clear, we have political choices to make right now if we want to avert global catastrophe.
Aug 21, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard for The Nation
“This Was Avoidable,” Climate Activists Say About Grim New Science “This Was Avoidable,” Climate Activists Say About Grim New Science
The United Nations’ latest climate report says capping global temperature rise at 1.5° C is imperative—and still within reach through immediate, aggressive action.
Aug 9, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic
When climate coverage ignores the Global South, it’s bad for everyone.
Jul 15, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Saleemul Huq and Mark Hertsgaard
Greta Thunberg: ‘Nature and Physics Are Not Entertained nor Distracted by Your Theater’ Greta Thunberg: ‘Nature and Physics Are Not Entertained nor Distracted by Your Theater’
The Swedish climate activist delivered a blistering speech at the Austrian World Summit, condemning those in power who have continued to brutalize the climate.
Jul 6, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
The Climate Crisis Is a Crime Story The Climate Crisis Is a Crime Story
Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price. Shouldn’t those lies be central to the public narrative?
Jun 30, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard