Environmental Issues

The coast of Tuvalu

At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions

Islands have contributed little to global emissions yet stand to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Now, they are demanding more funding to protect themselves.

Nov 9, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt

Greenhouse Gases

Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia

If we don’t find a way to address the real and growing climate threat, the basic duty of the state—to defend the security of its citizens—will have been forfeited.

Nov 9, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

“We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters

“We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters “We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters

“We’re drops in the ocean, but eventually, those drops add up to something big.”

Nov 8, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

climate sea rise

Climate Grief Hurts Because It’s Supposed To Climate Grief Hurts Because It’s Supposed To

We need to stop worrying about giving people hope and start letting people grieve.

Nov 7, 2021 / Mary Annaïse Heglar

Coal-fired power plant

Landmark Agreements at COP26 Put Nails in Coal’s Coffin Landmark Agreements at COP26 Put Nails in Coal’s Coffin

At least 25 countries agreed to end public subsidies for overseas oil and gas development, and more than 23 have committed to ending coal altogether.

Nov 5, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt

Pollinators Under Threat

Pollinators Under Threat Pollinators Under Threat

Without them, where will we be?

Nov 5, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

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

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