Covering Climate Now

Covering Climate Now is a global journalism initiative committed to bringing more and better coverage to the defining story of our time. Cofounded by The Nation and Columbia Journalism Review, our initiative includes more than 300 outlets worldwide, and dozens of institutional and independent partners, with a combined audience of more than 1 billion people.

More are joining by the day. For more information and a full list of our partners, please visit CoveringClimateNow.org.

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Climate Migration Has Come to the United States Climate Migration Has Come to the United States

After living through a spate of record-breaking wildfires, some Californians are opting to leave the state.

Apr 16, 2021 / Kate Wheeling

Hurricane Mitch

A Tale of 2 Climate Migrants A Tale of 2 Climate Migrants

The United States has done more to fuel climate migration than any other country on Earth, and yet it does not always welcome climate migrants

Apr 14, 2021 / Jeremy Deaton

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How Warming Oceans Are Accelerating the Climate Crisis How Warming Oceans Are Accelerating the Climate Crisis

Humans have locked in at least 20 feet of sea level rise—can we still fix it?

Apr 13, 2021 / Harold R. Wanless

Dear Media, Let’s Treat the Climate Emergency Like the Pandemic Emergency

Dear Media, Let’s Treat the Climate Emergency Like the Pandemic Emergency Dear Media, Let’s Treat the Climate Emergency Like the Pandemic Emergency

Journalism must reflect what science says.

Apr 12, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

Covering Young Climate Activists Isn’t an Act of Favoritism—It’s an Act of Journalism

Covering Young Climate Activists Isn’t an Act of Favoritism—It’s an Act of Journalism Covering Young Climate Activists Isn’t an Act of Favoritism—It’s an Act of Journalism

Activists are newsmakers, just like politicians, and deserve accurate, rigorous coverage.

Mar 17, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

Texas Power Line

Journalists and the Looming Superstorm of Climate Disinformation Journalists and the Looming Superstorm of Climate Disinformation

With climate action on the table, disinformation is poised to get louder. What should journalists do about it?

Feb 24, 2021 / Andrew McCormick

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The US Returns to the Paris Agreement Today—With Lots of Work Ahead for the World The US Returns to the Paris Agreement Today—With Lots of Work Ahead for the World

Slashing emissions at home is only part of the challenge—the United States must also help other countries go green.

Feb 19, 2021 / Tom Athanasiou

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How a Texas TV Reporter Gained Confidence to Cover Climate Change How a Texas TV Reporter Gained Confidence to Cover Climate Change

Local journalists can play a powerful role in ensuring the climate story is told right.

Feb 17, 2021 / David Schechter

Amanda Gorman’s Poem Rhymes With Biden’s Climate Agenda

Amanda Gorman’s Poem Rhymes With Biden’s Climate Agenda Amanda Gorman’s Poem Rhymes With Biden’s Climate Agenda

“The Hill We Climb” offers both inspiration and warning in the face of the climate emergency.

Jan 22, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

A New Year’s Resolution: Climate Journalism to Match the Crisis

A New Year’s Resolution: Climate Journalism to Match the Crisis A New Year’s Resolution: Climate Journalism to Match the Crisis

With climate action finally on the table, journalists must redouble their commitment to the climate story.

Jan 6, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard and Andrew McCormick

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