Are We Distracting Ourselves Into Climate Catastrophe? Are We Distracting Ourselves Into Climate Catastrophe?
When shocking news about how soon civilization might collapse is overshadowed by Taylor Swift’s engagement, we might have a problem.
Sep 11, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
News Avoidance and the Climate Majority News Avoidance and the Climate Majority
The next phase of Covering Climate Now’s 89 Percent Project puts faces to the numbers.
Sep 4, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
“It’s a Warning, Set to a Dance Beat”: Jon Batiste on His New Song 20 Years After Katrina “It’s a Warning, Set to a Dance Beat”: Jon Batiste on His New Song 20 Years After Katrina
The New Orleans jazz great tells Covering Climate Now, “When you make a song, you want to inspire people, but you also want to let them know what they can do.”
Aug 28, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
The Invisible Snakes of Climate Change The Invisible Snakes of Climate Change
Tony Bartelme’s new book shows how great storytelling can wake people up.
Aug 21, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
What’s Next for Covering Climate Now’s 89 Percent Project What’s Next for Covering Climate Now’s 89 Percent Project
An overwhelming global majority supports stronger climate action. Who are the people behind the numbers?
Aug 14, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
Can Solar Energy Save Us? Can Solar Energy Save Us?
Bill McKibben’s new book argues that sun power can displace fossil fuels.
Aug 7, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
The World Court Adds Muscle to the Climate Fight The World Court Adds Muscle to the Climate Fight
After a “landmark” ruling from the International Court of Justice, journalists can expect more lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.
Jul 31, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
Desperate for Fuel in Gaza Desperate for Fuel in Gaza
An extraordinary eyewitness report reveals that food isn’t the only thing Palestinians are starved of. Fuel is almost as scarce.
Jul 24, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
Americans Are Concerned About Climate Change—but They Should Be Afraid Americans Are Concerned About Climate Change—but They Should Be Afraid
Americans still don’t comprehend how imminent, dangerous, and far-reaching the threat is—and journalists are partly to blame.
Jul 17, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
Trump Is the Confederacy’s Revenge Trump Is the Confederacy’s Revenge
A mass shooting in New Orleans eerily foretold the return of white supremacy to the White House.
Jul 15, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard