Mark Hertsgaard

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Mark Hertsgaard is the environment correspondent of The Nation and the executive director of the global media collaboration Covering Climate Now. His new book is Big Red’s Mercy:  The Shooting of Deborah Cotton and A Story of Race in America.

Climate Roulette Climate Roulette

A frightening new climate change study says the United States must quit carbon within ten years.

Oct 7, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Shades of Green Shades of Green

Washington and Beijing should launch an efficiency revolution, the quickest path to large emissions cuts.

Jul 1, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Michelle Obama’s Fresh Food Revolution Michelle Obama’s Fresh Food Revolution

The First Lady hopes to entice Americans away from their junk food past to a healthier, more delicious future.

Apr 20, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

A Global Green Deal A Global Green Deal

America must step up and lead an international campaign to curb emissions. Done properly, it will green the planet and our wallets.

Feb 26, 2009 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Obama’s Green Team Obama’s Green Team

They respect science. But will Obama's team show the necessary spine to cut greenhouse gases and resist "clean coal" and nuclear power propaganda?

Dec 16, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard

Cool Hand Luke Cool Hand Luke

The story of the plumber who helped deliver Indiana to Obama.

Nov 13, 2008 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Wanted: A Climate Bailout Wanted: A Climate Bailout

The United States and the world need to launch a climate rescue plan that's at least as ambitious as the Wall Street bailout.

Oct 29, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard

Our Polar Bears, Ourselves Our Polar Bears, Ourselves

Sarah Palin played a key role in the Bush administration's effort to ditch the Endangered Species Act.

Sep 10, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard

What Will the Next President Do About Climate Change? What Will the Next President Do About Climate Change?

Senate Republicans in denial about global warming blocked a vote Friday on the Climate Security Act, setting the stage for how the next President will address the Earth's most pres...

Jun 6, 2008 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Capitol Climate Change Capitol Climate Change

The debate over the Climate Security Act reveals a lot about how the next Congress--and the next President--will address the most urgent issue facing humanity.

Jun 5, 2008 / Mark Hertsgaard

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