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It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story? 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
Feb 7, 2024 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
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Extinction Rebellion Wants to Reclaim the Port of Rotterdam 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.
Dec 28, 2023 / Covering Climate Now / Anna Hiatt
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“No One Wins on a Dead Planet”: A Former UN Climate Chief Loses Faith in Fossil Fuel Companies “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.
Nov 30, 2023 / Covering Climate Now / Ajit Niranjan
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How TV News Can Help Save the Planet How TV News Can Help Save the Planet
Television stations should take the lead on transforming the global climate story into a local one.
Nov 29, 2023 / Covering Climate Now / Kyle Pope and Elena González
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Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade
The activist and Hollywood legend is “having a ball” electing climate champions across the US.
Oct 4, 2023 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
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Exclude Fossil Fuel Firms From COP 28 if They Only Want to Obstruct 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.
Sep 22, 2023 / Covering Climate Now / Dharna Noor
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Making Climate the Everything Story 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.
Sep 19, 2023 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
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How to Stop the Spread of Climate Disinformation How to Stop the Spread of Climate Disinformation
Governments should make companies alter the algorithms that amplify climate falsehoods.
Feb 1, 2023 / Covering Climate Now / Erika Seiber and Michael Khoo
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A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency 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.
Dec 15, 2022 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
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Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats? Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?
Progressive organizers predict a “youth wave” election-night surprise.
Nov 7, 2022 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard