“This Was Avoidable,” Climate Activists Say About Grim New Science “This Was Avoidable,” Climate Activists Say About Grim New Science
The United Nations’ latest climate report says capping global temperature rise at 1.5° C is imperative—and still within reach through immediate, aggressive action.
Aug 9, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Coastal Landfills Are No Match for Rising Seas Coastal Landfills Are No Match for Rising Seas
As sea levels rise, the landfills along the US coasts have become a ticking environmental time bomb. So why does the federal government have no plan to avoid this looming catastrop...
Jul 26, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Dave Lindorff
Rich Nations ‘Must Consign Coal Power to History,’ Says the UK COP26 President Rich Nations ‘Must Consign Coal Power to History,’ Says the UK COP26 President
Alok Sharma’s challenge will be to persuade countries at COP26 to commit to more ambitious emissions-cut targets and to increase financing for countries most vulnerable to climate ...
Jul 21, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Nina Chestney
How a Powerful US Lobby Group Helps Big Oil to Block Climate Action How a Powerful US Lobby Group Helps Big Oil to Block Climate Action
The American Petroleum Institute receives millions from oil companies—and works behinds the scenes to stall or weaken legislation.
Jul 21, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Chris McGreal
The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic
When climate coverage ignores the Global South, it’s bad for everyone.
Jul 15, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Saleemul Huq and Mark Hertsgaard
Greta Thunberg: ‘Nature and Physics Are Not Entertained nor Distracted by Your Theater’ Greta Thunberg: ‘Nature and Physics Are Not Entertained nor Distracted by Your Theater’
The Swedish climate activist delivered a blistering speech at the Austrian World Summit, condemning those in power who have continued to brutalize the climate.
Jul 6, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Big Oil and Gas Kept a Dirty Secret for Decades. Now They May Pay the Price. Big Oil and Gas Kept a Dirty Secret for Decades. Now They May Pay the Price.
Via an unprecedented wave of lawsuits, America’s petroleum giants face a reckoning for the devastation caused by fossil fuels
Jun 30, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Chris McGreal
The Climate Crisis Is a Crime Story The Climate Crisis Is a Crime Story
Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price. Shouldn’t those lies be central to the public narrative?
Jun 30, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Justice, for the First Time Ever, Is on the G7 Agenda Climate Justice, for the First Time Ever, Is on the G7 Agenda
If rich countries want a livable planet for themselves, they'll have to pay what they promised. This weekend’s summit will show whether they will.
Jun 11, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
Charting a Sustainable Course for the Blue Economy Charting a Sustainable Course for the Blue Economy
Ocean industries are often even more polluting than their terrestrial counterparts.
Jun 8, 2021 / Covering Climate Now / David Helvarg and Jason Scorse