Climate Justice
What’s at Stake in the UAW Strike
With so much riding on the outcome, it’s time for labor and its supporters—from the White House to the grass roots—to play for keeps.
Jane McAlevey for The Nation
With so much riding on the outcome, it’s time for labor and its supporters—from the White House to the grass roots—to play for keeps.
The Kids Are Telling Us Very Clearly That They Are Not Alright
When young people are worried about the world that their future children and grandchildren will inhabit, something has gone deeply wrong.
Stan Cox When young people are worried about the world that their future children and grandchildren will inhabit, something has gone deeply wrong.
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 NoorCovering Climate Now
Making Climate the Everything Story
The news media needs to stop treating climate change as a niche topic—and start treating it as the most important story of our time.
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope The news media needs to stop treating climate change as a niche topic—and start treating it as the most important story of our time.
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 HertsgaardCovering Climate Now
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November 7, 2022
Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?
Progressive organizers predict a “youth wave” election-night surprise.
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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.
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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
Climate Change Archive
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September 18, 2023
The Plundering of the South China Sea
Joshua FrankWe’re not going to mine our way out of the climate crisis.
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September 18, 2023
Maine Is in an Epic Battle Over Its Future
Bill McKibbenVoters could turn two private utilities into public goods. The corporations are fighting it tooth and nail.
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September 15, 2023
Mitt Romney’s Lonely Exit
Jeet HeerThe former GOP presidential nominee is now a pariah in his own party.
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September 14, 2023
How Do We Deal With Our Planet’s Unprecedented Decline?
Tom EngelhardtAcross the planet, horrifying “natural” fire, flood, and heat records were set this summer.