Climate Justice
Here’s Why Principled Progressives Opposed a Cruel and Destructive Debt Ceiling Deal
These Democrats defied their president and their party leaders to vote against a deal that harms families, the poor, and the environment.
John NicholsTo Curb Climate Change, Young People Are Growing the Green Jobs Market
As environmental concern extends beyonds traditional conservation work, recent graduates are seeking sustainable careers—with more options than ever before.
Ilana CohenHolding G20 Meetings in Kashmir Fuels Ecocide and Advances India’s Occupation
This week India is hosting G20 meetings in Kashmir—normalizing its military occupation of the disputed region while fueling the ongoing ecocide.
Nazish QureshiCovering Climate Now
How to Stop the Spread of Climate Disinformation
Governments should make companies alter the algorithms that amplify climate falsehoods.
Erika Seiber and Michael Khoo
A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency
A stunning new cover of the 1960s anthem “Eve of Destruction” tops a collection for a world on fire.
Mark Hertsgaard
Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?
Progressive organizers predict a “youth wave” election-night surprise.
Mark HertsgaardCovering Climate Now
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October 25, 2022
Journalism Turns a Corner on Climate Change
Watch the Covering Climate Now TV special Burning Questions tonight on public television’s WORLD channel.
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope -
September 22, 2022
The White House Wants a Climate Denier Out as World Bank President
John Kerry backs Al Gore’s call to “get rid of” David Malpass at the world’s largest development bank.
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August 11, 2022
Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?
And three more questions about the biggest climate legislation in US history.
Mark Hertsgaard -
July 27, 2022
Republicans Shouldn’t Get a Pass on Climate
Joe Manchin only matters because all 50 GOP senators are willing to let the planet burn.
Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Change Archive
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May 22, 2023
Eliane Brum Is in the Reforesting Vanguard
A conversation with the award-winning Brazilian writer and journalist about the politics of the Amazon rain forest, the violence that seethes beneath its canopy, and her new book, Banzeiro Òkòtó: The Amazon as the Center of the World.
Lewis Gordon -
May 17, 2023
Can America Go Car-Free? Gen Z Hopes So.
Young people today are already driving less, but breaking the country’s car-dependency will require unprecedented investment in infrastructure and public transit.
Hannah Reynolds -
May 17, 2023
A Cleaner World Lies in Nationalized Banking
The private financial sector tosses a climate-conscious sheen over its horrific practices, but the best thing it could do for the planet would be to get very public—very quickly.
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May 15, 2023
Joe Biden, Culture Warrior
The president’s freedom agenda can win—if he doesn’t embrace austerity.
Jeet Heer