Climate Justice
The Sensible Dutch Take a Sharp Turn to the Right
In an election shocker earlier this week, the far-right anti-immigrant campaigner Geert Wilders emerged as the leader of the largest party in the new parliament.
Hans Steketee
In an election shocker earlier this week, the far-right anti-immigrant campaigner Geert Wilders emerged as the leader of the largest party in the new parliament.
“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.
How TV News Can Help Save the Planet
Television stations should take the lead on transforming the global climate story into a local one.
Kyle Pope and Elena González Television stations should take the lead on transforming the global climate story into a local one.
Covering Climate Now
Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade
The activist and Hollywood legend is “having a ball” electing climate champions across the US.
Mark Hertsgaard The activist and Hollywood legend is “having a ball” electing climate champions across the US.
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 Noor
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.
Covering Climate Now
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February 1, 2023
How to Stop the Spread of Climate Disinformation
Governments should make companies alter the algorithms that amplify climate falsehoods.
Erika Seiber and Michael Khoo -
December 15, 2022
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.
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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.
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Climate Change Archive
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November 25, 2023
An Urgent Witness, Not a Passive Bystander, to Climate Catastrophe
Wen StephensonConversations with Jane Hirshfield, poet of the present moment.
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November 15, 2023
The Single Most Dangerous Expansion of Fossil Fuel in the World
Bill McKibbenAmerica’s growing exports of liquefied natural gas pose a grave climate danger.
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November 2, 2023
Supply-Side Liberals Keep Peddling the Fossil Fuel Fix
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November 2, 2023
Saudi Arabia Hosting the World Cup Is a Win for Sportswashing
Dave Zirin and Jules BoykoffThough not yet official, Saudi Arabia has all but muscled out the only other real contender.