Climate Justice
What the Fire Left Behind: Scenes From Los Angeles
The Nation’s Western correspondent, Sasha Abramsky, captures the destruction of the Palisades fire and the relics of the people who used to live in one debris zone.
Sasha Abramsky
The Nation’s Western correspondent, Sasha Abramsky, captures the destruction of the Palisades fire and the relics of the people who used to live in one debris zone.
Justin Trudeau’s Fecklessness Made Him an Easy Target for MAGA Manifest Destiny
The United States probably won’t annex Canada. But Trump’s imperial dreams are already destabilizing the world.
Jeet Heer The United States probably won’t annex Canada. But Trump’s imperial dreams are already destabilizing the world.
Our Future Copresidents Wage Garbage Wars on LA Fires
Racist, stupid crap—that’s not unexpected. What we need is a tough local and national Democratic response. To everything.
Joan Walsh Racist, stupid crap—that’s not unexpected. What we need is a tough local and national Democratic response. To everything.
Covering Climate Now
Journalists Must Rethink Our Fear of Taking Sides
The media often acts as if identifying threats or naming falsehoods are acts of partisanship. They are not. They are journalism.
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope The media often acts as if identifying threats or naming falsehoods are acts of partisanship. They are not. They are journalism.
Jane Fonda to Young People: “Do Not Sit This Election Out”
Electing Kamala Harris and then pushing her to deliver is the only chance for climate survival, says the Hollywood actress and activist.
Mark Hertsgaard Electing Kamala Harris and then pushing her to deliver is the only chance for climate survival, says the Hollywood actress and activist.
It’s the 2024 Election Season. Where’s the Climate Story?
Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope Despite the threats to all of humanity, news outlets around the world are largely sidelining the climate conversation
Covering Climate Now
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December 28, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Wants to Reclaim the Port of Rotterdam
Anna HiattThe climate activists are putting pressure on Dutch officials to reduce emissions at Europe’s most polluting port.
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November 30, 2023
“No One Wins on a Dead Planet”: A Former UN Climate Chief Loses Faith in Fossil Fuel Companies
Ajit NiranjanAt COP28, Christiana Figueres, the architect of the Paris climate agreement, said people must balance outrage and optimism.
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November 29, 2023
How TV News Can Help Save the Planet
Kyle Pope and Elena GonzálezTelevision stations should take the lead on transforming the global climate story into a local one.
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October 4, 2023
Jane Fonda’s Last Crusade
Mark HertsgaardThe activist and Hollywood legend is “having a ball” electing climate champions across the US.
Climate Change Archive
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January 2, 2025
Beijing Calls Washington’s Bluff on Strategic Metals
Nicolas NiarchosChina’s latest export restriction lays bare the complex geopolitics behind President Trump’s proposed tariffs—and the green energy transition.
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December 20, 2024
The Downsides of the Wind Energy Boom
Joshua FrankWhat consequences will these massive renewable energy projects have on biodiversity?
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December 14, 2024
What Comes After the Apocalypse? A Q&A With Joshua Oppenheimer
Peter SellarsOppenheimer’s latest film, The End, is a Golden Age, postapocalyptic musical crying out from the depths of the earth.
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November 27, 2024
The “Worst COP” Concludes With a “Heartbreaking” Climate-Finance Deal
Carol SchaefferActivists say the climate agreement effectively signed away the 1.5-degree Celsius target—”our only real chance to safeguard humanity’s future.”