“Act or Die”: Earth Day, Still a Question of Survival “Act or Die”: Earth Day, Still a Question of Survival
If a point of view is inevitable in journalism, let ours be one that favors defusing the catastrophic climate threat to our planet.
Apr 21, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions
And they don’t need Joe Manchin’s permission.
Apr 15, 2022 / Nathan Newman
Press Freedom Is an Essential Climate Solution Press Freedom Is an Essential Climate Solution
The climate emergency demands more and louder coverage—and that journalists be free to provide it.
Apr 14, 2022 / Giles Trendle
Autocracies and Fossil Fuels Go Hand in Hand Autocracies and Fossil Fuels Go Hand in Hand
The extraction of hydrocarbons tends to support despotism, whereas sun and wind are much closer to being democratic.
Apr 11, 2022 / Bill McKibben
You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis
Interrupted food exports from Russia and Ukraine could have disastrous consequences for regions that are already food insecure due in part to climate change.
Apr 1, 2022 / Andrew McCormick
The Man Who Could Help Big Oil Derail America’s Climate Fight The Man Who Could Help Big Oil Derail America’s Climate Fight
Phil Goldberg, a self-described “committed environmentalist,” has a powerful strategy to shield the largest oil companies in America.
Mar 17, 2022 / Chris McGreal
Climate Looms Large Over Biden’s First State of the Union. Will the Coverage Say So? Climate Looms Large Over Biden’s First State of the Union. Will the Coverage Say So?
Ukraine is rightly top-of-mind, but this evening journalists should also make room for the environment in their coverage of the president’s address.
Mar 1, 2022 / Andrew McCormick
Extreme Drought Is Crashing Food Production Whether Russia Invades or Not Extreme Drought Is Crashing Food Production Whether Russia Invades or Not
In a world increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, the media must examine the role climate can play in igniting and inflaming conflicts.
Feb 17, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard
ALEC Is Driving Laws to Blacklist Companies That Boycott the Oil Industry ALEC Is Driving Laws to Blacklist Companies That Boycott the Oil Industry
The American Legislative Exchange Council has drafted legislation modeled on efforts to block divestment from Israel.
Feb 8, 2022 / Chris McGreal
Getting Personal About Climate Change Made Me a Better Reporter Getting Personal About Climate Change Made Me a Better Reporter
Journalists need to start demanding solutions and stop worrying about bad-faith critics.
Feb 3, 2022 / Sammy Roth