UN Secretary General: Without the US in the Paris Agreement, Humanity Faces Climate ‘Suicide’ UN Secretary General: Without the US in the Paris Agreement, Humanity Faces Climate ‘Suicide’
Joining China and other big polluters, Biden’s pledge of “net zero” US emissions by 2050 brings the Paris Agreement goals “within reach.”
Dec 2, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
The Fall of Trump Propels the Climate Story Into a Decisive New Era The Fall of Trump Propels the Climate Story Into a Decisive New Era
Humanity dodged a bullet, but journalists need to explore why half of the electorate voted not to.
Nov 11, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
The World Is Burning, but the Political Press Insists It’s a Horse Race The World Is Burning, but the Political Press Insists It’s a Horse Race
Strong questions in the final debate handed the political press a golden opportunity to talk about climate change. They blew it.
Oct 29, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard and Andrew McCormick
What Amy Coney Barrett Means For the Climate What Amy Coney Barrett Means For the Climate
Roe v. Wade and Obamacare aren’t the only things endangered by Republicans’ rushed Supreme Court nomination.
Oct 21, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Journalists Must Demystify the Green New Deal Journalists Must Demystify the Green New Deal
Everyone’s talking about it—but in most journalism there’s no telling what the Green New Deal actually is.
Oct 14, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
‘60 Minutes,’ ‘The Guardian,’ and Game-Changing New Climate Science ‘60 Minutes,’ ‘The Guardian,’ and Game-Changing New Climate Science
The climate crisis is a scientific reality, not a partisan issue—and one of America’s most widely watched programs just gave it the weight it deserves.
Oct 7, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
What Is Chris Wallace Thinking? What Is Chris Wallace Thinking?
If he can ask about Trump’s taxes, he can probe the president’s climate denial.
Sep 29, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Can Kentucky Slip the Industry Ties That Prevent Change? Can Kentucky Slip the Industry Ties That Prevent Change?
Mitch McConnell’s state is at a climate crossroads—and it’s energizing young people to act.
Sep 25, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Andrew McCormick
These Races Will Shape What the US Elections Mean for Climate Progress These Races Will Shape What the US Elections Mean for Climate Progress
The people have marched, and now it’s time to vote.
Sep 24, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
The Media’s Climate Coverage Is Improving, but Time Is Very Short The Media’s Climate Coverage Is Improving, but Time Is Very Short
Climate change is a top issue for voters. With the election just six weeks away, the media owes it to the electorate to be talking this emergency.
Sep 23, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope