Covering Climate Now

Covering Climate Now is a global journalism initiative committed to bringing more and better coverage to the defining story of our time. Cofounded by The Nation and Columbia Journalism Review, our initiative includes more than 300 outlets worldwide, and dozens of institutional and independent partners, with a combined audience of more than 1 billion people.

More are joining by the day. For more information and a full list of our partners, please visit CoveringClimateNow.org.

A shelf of Oatly drinks in a London supermarket.

Oatly Says Climate Action Now Oatly Says Climate Action Now

The world’s largest oat drink company is printing summaries of what it calls “the ultimate climate solution” on every carton it produces.

Aug 27, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

A patient rests in a corridor waiting for a room at Providence Cedars–Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in California on January 3, 2021.

Have We Forgotten Covid’s Lessons? Have We Forgotten Covid’s Lessons?

This summer’s deadly heat calls for news coverage based on science, not ideology.

Aug 20, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

Beachgoers rest on the beach of Moutchic on the shore of Lake Lacanau.

As Europe Burns, a Climate Cover-Up Continues As Europe Burns, a Climate Cover-Up Continues

The UK’s Labour Party seems afraid to talk about the climate emergency.

Jul 30, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) sprays water on his face at the World Cup championship final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

World Cup Hydration Breaks Were Not About Commercials World Cup Hydration Breaks Were Not About Commercials

As the world gets hotter, playing sports in the heat gets more dangerous. Telemundo is the only publication that got this right.

Jul 23, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

An estimated thousand rally and march for climate change in Philadelphia on September 20, 2019, as tens of thousands across the nation and millions globally participate in the Climate Strike.

Will Climate Voters Turn Out in Pennsylvania? Will Climate Voters Turn Out in Pennsylvania?

Interviews across this crucial swing state offer lessons for Democrats hoping to flip the House.

Jul 16, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

A woman carries an umbrella to shelter from the sun as pedestrians cross a street in the Kabukicho entertainment area of Shinjuku in central Tokyo on July 29, 2025.

How Japan’s Media Ecosystem Is Fighting Climate Change How Japan’s Media Ecosystem Is Fighting Climate Change

Hundreds of outlets across the country have joined the “I am the 89%” campaign.

Jul 9, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

People protect themselves from the heat wave that affects daily life as high temperatures continue, on June 26, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

This Heat is Fatal. We Need to Talk About it. This Heat is Fatal. We Need to Talk About it.

“When people die during heat waves, there’s no sort of gunshot wound.”

Jul 2, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

People jump in the Trocadero Fountain near the Eiffel Tower during a heat wave in Paris on June 22, 2026.

This Summer’s Heat Is Only the Beginning This Summer’s Heat Is Only the Beginning

Temperatures in France this week have reached 112 degrees Fahrenheit. This may be one of the coolest summers to come.

Jun 25, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

The New York Times Building

Why Aren’t Newsrooms Covering This AI Speech? Why Aren’t Newsrooms Covering This AI Speech?

A.G. Sulzberger urges the media to unite and fight back.

Jun 18, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

Aerial view of the Mexico City Stadium two days before the start of the 2026 World Cup on June 9, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico.

The Hottest World Cup in History The Hottest World Cup in History

The World Cup is not just a sports story. It’s a climate one, too.

Jun 11, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

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