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
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
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
The Most Important Climate Summit in History Is a Local News Story Too The Most Important Climate Summit in History Is a Local News Story Too
COP26 matters to every person on Earth, so it’s a story for every newsroom on Earth.
Oct 21, 2021 / Andrew McCormick
This 5-Point Plan Will Fix Climate Coverage This 5-Point Plan Will Fix Climate Coverage
Number 1: It’s the planet, stupid.
Oct 20, 2021 / Amy Westervelt and Mary Annaïse Heglar
Big Tobacco Got Caught in a Lie by Congress. Now It’s the Oil Industry’s Turn Big Tobacco Got Caught in a Lie by Congress. Now It’s the Oil Industry’s Turn
The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell, and Chevron face a Capitol Hill hearing on their climate crisis lies—will it mirror the downfall of big tobacco?
Oct 14, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
Greta Thunberg Is “Open” to Meeting Biden at the UN Climate Summit Greta Thunberg Is “Open” to Meeting Biden at the UN Climate Summit
In the lead-up to COP26, the Swedish activist talked about Biden’s climate plan, the media’s responsibility, and what gives her hope.
Oct 12, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
Climate Journalism Is Coming of Age Climate Journalism Is Coming of Age
It’s still a work in progress, but the Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards point the way.
Oct 6, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron Joe Manchin, America’s Climate Decider in Chief, Is a Coal Baron
The pivotal Democratic senator owns millions of dollars in coal stocks. Shouldn’t he recuse himself from US climate talks?
Sep 30, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard
Congress’s Climate Bill Is a Major Story. Journalists Are Missing the Most Important Part. Congress’s Climate Bill Is a Major Story. Journalists Are Missing the Most Important Part.
If the US doesn’t get this right before November’s climate summit, it’ll severely limit the country’s power to influence global climate action.
Sep 23, 2021 / Andrew McCormick