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A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency

A stunning new cover of the 1960s anthem “Eve of Destruction” tops a collection for a world on fire.

Dec 15, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

Parkland students help register voters in Tallahassee in July, 2018.

Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats? Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?

Progressive organizers predict a “youth wave” election-night surprise.

Nov 7, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

A journalist using binoculars during an event to understand the impact of climate change on biodiversity in Kenya's Lake Nakuru National Park

Journalism Turns a Corner on Climate Change Journalism Turns a Corner on Climate Change

Watch the Covering Climate Now TV special Burning Questions tonight on public television’s WORLD channel.

Oct 25, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope

The White House Wants a Climate Denier Out as World Bank President The White House Wants a Climate Denier Out as World Bank President

John Kerry backs Al Gore’s call to “get rid of” David Malpass at the world’s largest development bank.

Sep 22, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

Senator Chuck Schumer speaks outside the U.S. Capitol about the Inflation Reduction Act. He stands in front of the Capitol building and in front of a green sign that reads

Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?

And three more questions about the biggest climate legislation in US history.

Aug 11, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

A climate activist holds up a blue placard reading

Republicans Shouldn’t Get a Pass on Climate Republicans Shouldn’t Get a Pass on Climate

Joe Manchin only matters because all 50 GOP senators are willing to let the planet burn.

Jul 27, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short

Jennifer Morgan is candid: G7 countries need to do more to halt the climate emergency and address the spike in world hunger.

Jul 1, 2022 / Mark Hertsgaard

Food Prices Are Up. A “Bean New Deal” May Be the Answer. Food Prices Are Up. A “Bean New Deal” May Be the Answer.

With prices for poultry and beef continuing to rise, the government should ease spending on meat and pay farmers to plant beans.

Jun 29, 2022 / Matthew Miles Goodrich

A Windfall Tax on Covid Profits Could Ease the Catastrophic Food Crisis A Windfall Tax on Covid Profits Could Ease the Catastrophic Food Crisis

A levy on food and fossil fuel giants could save lives now and help create a sustainable food system, says Oxfam head Gabriela Bucher.

Jun 27, 2022 / Fiona Harvey

Native Growers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Will the New Farm Bill Offer Enough Support? Native Growers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Will the New Farm Bill Offer Enough Support?

A conversation with Carly Griffith Hotvedt about the Native Farm Bill, traditional Indigenous knowledge, and environmental conservation.

Jun 27, 2022 / Danielle Renwick

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The White House Wants a Climate Denier Out as World Bank President The White House Wants a Climate Denier Out as World Bank President

Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?

Republicans Shouldn’t Get a Pass on Climate Republicans Shouldn’t Get a Pass on Climate

After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short

Food Prices Are Up. A “Bean New Deal” May Be the Answer. Food Prices Are Up. A “Bean New Deal” May Be the Answer.

A Windfall Tax on Covid Profits Could Ease the Catastrophic Food Crisis A Windfall Tax on Covid Profits Could Ease the Catastrophic Food Crisis

Native Growers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Will the New Farm Bill Offer Enough Support? Native Growers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Will the New Farm Bill Offer Enough Support?

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A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency A Soundtrack for the Climate Emergency

Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats? Can Gen Z Save the Midterms for Democrats?

Journalism Turns a Corner on Climate Change Journalism Turns a Corner on Climate Change

The White House Wants a Climate Denier Out as World Bank President The White House Wants a Climate Denier Out as World Bank President

Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus? Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?

Republicans Shouldn’t Get a Pass on Climate Republicans Shouldn’t Get a Pass on Climate

After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short

Food Prices Are Up. A “Bean New Deal” May Be the Answer. Food Prices Are Up. A “Bean New Deal” May Be the Answer.

A Windfall Tax on Covid Profits Could Ease the Catastrophic Food Crisis A Windfall Tax on Covid Profits Could Ease the Catastrophic Food Crisis

Native Growers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Will the New Farm Bill Offer Enough Support? Native Growers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Will the New Farm Bill Offer Enough Support?