Climate Justice
A River of Deception
Newly discovered documents reveal how Seattle’s City government knowingly impacted an Indigenous Tribe’s treaty rights for over a century.
Rico Moore
Newly discovered documents reveal how Seattle’s City government knowingly impacted an Indigenous Tribe’s treaty rights for over a century.
How to Visualize the Climate Crisis
A new immersive photography and video exhibition elucidates both the causes and consequences of the climate crisis, while also sparking creative solutions.
Xenia Gonikberg A new immersive photography and video exhibition elucidates both the causes and consequences of the climate crisis, while also sparking creative solutions.
A Proposed Regulation Could Protect Millions of Workers From Extreme Heat
As temperatures continue to rise from climate change, OSHA’s first and only extreme heat proposal would help over 36 million people.
Aina Marzia As temperatures continue to rise from climate change, OSHA’s first and only extreme heat proposal would help over 36 million people.
Covering Climate Now
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It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story?
Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
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Extinction Rebellion Wants to Reclaim the Port of Rotterdam
The climate activists are putting pressure on Dutch officials to reduce emissions at Europe’s most polluting port.
Anna Hiatt The climate activists are putting pressure on Dutch officials to reduce emissions at Europe’s most polluting port.
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“No One Wins on a Dead Planet”: A Former UN Climate Chief Loses Faith in Fossil Fuel Companies
At COP28, Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris climate agreement, said people must balance outrage and optimism.
Ajit Niranjan At COP28, Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris climate agreement, said people must balance outrage and optimism.
Covering Climate Now
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November 29, 2023
How TV News Can Help Save the Planet
Television stations should take the lead on transforming the global climate story into a local one.
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October 4, 2023
Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade
The activist and Hollywood legend is “having a ball” electing climate champions across the US.
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September 22, 2023
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.
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September 19, 2023
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.
Climate Change Archive
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July 15, 2024
A Close-Up View of the UK Election Gave Rise to an Unfamiliar Emotion: Envy
The US left can only dream of Democrats’ having five years ahead of interrupted power—and control of Congress—with the GOP, like the Tories, driven far to the margins for a decade.
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July 15, 2024
The Scorching Temperatures Are Turning Prison Cells Into Furnaces
As the death toll due to extreme heat rises, incarcerated people are concerned that their cells could become their coffins.
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July 10, 2024
Young People Want Better Than Biden. But What Choice Do We Really Have?
The Sunrise Movement has been hesitant to endorse Biden, and we are far from alone.
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July 8, 2024
In a Democracy, No Leader Is Indispensable
As Joe Biden flirts with the Samson Option—threatening to bring his party to ruin in November—he needs to realize that the election isn’t just about him.