A New Theory of John Roberts’s Jurisprudence A New Theory of John Roberts’s Jurisprudence
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent explains why he thinks Roberts rules the way he does. Plus: Elie mourns the end of summer—and the world.
Sep 4, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Is Nepal a Turning Point in Climate Coverage? Is Nepal a Turning Point in Climate Coverage?
Even CBS News and Bari Weiss, who fired the outlet’s entire climate unit, have used Nepal as a watchword for environmental disaster.
Sep 4, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard and Covering Climate Now
How Will Nepal Pay for the Latest Climate Disaster? How Will Nepal Pay for the Latest Climate Disaster?
An interview with Nepali UN climate expert Manjeet Dhakal on what the massive Himalayan flood will cost Nepal.
Sep 1, 2026 / Wen Stephenson
Killing Our Mother Killing Our Mother
Data centers swallowing resources and killing the environment.
Aug 28, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
This Little Bird Is in Big Trouble—and Trump Is Making Things Worse This Little Bird Is in Big Trouble—and Trump Is Making Things Worse
The saltmarsh sparrow’s numbers are cratering. Why isn’t the government doing something about it?
Aug 27, 2026 / Alexandra Tey
A Second Year of Central Texas Floods Reopened Old Wounds. Communities Are Still Healing. A Second Year of Central Texas Floods Reopened Old Wounds. Communities Are Still Healing.
In July 2025, the Guadalupe River surged in a storm that killed more than 130 people. Only a year later, the waters rose again.
Aug 26, 2026 / StudentNation / Alice Scott
Trump’s Ballroom Isn’t Just a Farce Anymore—It’s a Threat Trump’s Ballroom Isn’t Just a Farce Anymore—It’s a Threat
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explains how the ballroom could gut key environmental protections. Plus, the heartbreak of Jason Arday.
Aug 21, 2026 / Elie Mystal
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