Climate
Stories from the front lines of the climate crisis
The climate affects all of us. Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to climate change.
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Dear Democratic Party: Clean Up Your Act for the Planet
Democrats need to put forward a candidate who will champion bold climate action. Read more
Jul 12, 2024
We Don’t Need to Live in a World of Climate Doom
Instead, we need to look at the progress we have made—and build our power for the future. Read more
Jul 10, 2024
After An Extreme Wildfire Season, Latin America Faces Heavy Flooding
El Niño has given way to La Niña, bringing heavy rains and flooding across the hemisphere. Read more
Jul 6, 2024
A Closer Look at America’s Water Crisis
New Mexico’s unprotected waters demonstrate how pollution, drought, and the climate crisis converge to harm communities. Read more
May 29, 2024
Why a Famous Climate Scientist Says ‘No’ to Big Oil Money
Climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer of Princeton University refused to accept fossil fuel money to fund his research—and never regretted it. Read more
May 7, 2024
Workers Shouldn’t Have to Risk Heat Stroke
Too many workers have already died from laboring in extreme heat due to climate change. Read more
Apr 25, 2024
Central America Faces Intense Wildfire Season
Limited governmental capacity to address natural disasters leaves Indigenous communities to fend for themselves. Read more
Apr 20, 2024