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.

COP26 Delegate and Mural

We Can’t Defuse the Climate Crisis Without Tougher, Louder News Coverage We Can’t Defuse the Climate Crisis Without Tougher, Louder News Coverage

At COP26, some US newsrooms are finally stepping up—but will it last?

Nov 5, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

Methane flare

Is the Global Methane Pledge Just “Words on Paper”? Is the Global Methane Pledge Just “Words on Paper”?

More than 70 countries, including the United States, have promised to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Is it enough?

Nov 3, 2021 / Amy Westervelt

Activists protest COP 26

This Is the Decade to Reduce Emissions This Is the Decade to Reduce Emissions

At this week’s climate negotiations in Glasgow, countries must get serious about detailing their plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Nov 1, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt

Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) with Snowball on Senate Floor.

Stop Trying to Find Magic Words to Convince Climate Opponents Stop Trying to Find Magic Words to Convince Climate Opponents

Enemies of climate action don’t need to be convinced. They need to be removed from power.

Oct 31, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar

Scotland Police COP Conference

Cover the COP26 Climate Summit Like Our Lives Depend on It Cover the COP26 Climate Summit Like Our Lives Depend on It

Summit reporting is always rife with tabloid-style clickbait. COP26 demands better.

Oct 28, 2021 / Andrew McCormick

Exxon Mobile Protesters Rally

Congress Has Oil Executives Cornered. But Will They Lie Under Oath? Congress Has Oil Executives Cornered. But Will They Lie Under Oath?

When the CEOs of four top oil firms testify before Congress, they’ll have two options: apologize for their decades of lies, or risk perjury.

Oct 28, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

A globe with a mini Eiffel tower on top of it, with a sign of 1,5 degrees Celsius

Decades of Global Temperature Rise Are Not Baked in if We Cease All Emissions Decades of Global Temperature Rise Are Not Baked in if We Cease All Emissions

Aggressive policies, now, can extend the deadline and prevent the worst catastrophes.

Oct 27, 2021 / Mark Fischetti

Central American migrant caravan

How Climate Change and Gang Violence Intersect in Honduras How Climate Change and Gang Violence Intersect in Honduras

As climate impacts worsen in this struggling country, migration increases and that puts many in danger of gang violence.

Oct 27, 2021 / Mark Scialla

A man carries a briefcase with the words 'Profits of Doom'...

There Can Be No Compromise on a Burning Planet There Can Be No Compromise on a Burning Planet

Business interests invaded the environmental policy realm even before climate change emerged as a key issue. It’s time to kick them out.

Oct 27, 2021 / Amy Westervelt

Climate Change Protest In Washington, D.C.

To Build a Beautiful World, You First Have to Imagine It To Build a Beautiful World, You First Have to Imagine It

Looking at the climate fight, it’s clear what we desperately need is more artists.

Oct 24, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar

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