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November 18, 2021

COP26 Fell Short: Coverage From Here Doesn’t Have To

But relentless ongoing news coverage that holds powerful interests accountable can help keep 1.5 degrees Celsius alive.

November 14, 2021

COP26 President Fights Back Tears as the Summit Comes to a Close

The Glasgow climate pact keeps the hope of 1.5 Celsius alive, barely.

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October 30, 2021

ABC News Joins Covering Climate Now

The broadcast news outlet is also launching a new, specialized climate unit, as well as a month-long climate change series on the eve of the COP26 summit.

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Learn about coping with the very real problem of climate journalism burnout.

August 4, 2021

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Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards Honor Excellence in Reporting

NBC News’ Al Roker and Savannah Sellers host a special celebrating the best in climate journalism.

October 6, 2021

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Why 1.5 C is so important

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Climate Science 101

A clear, concise explainer by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe

Making the Connection

Here's how to link climate change to extreme weather

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November 29, 2021

At COP26, a Consensus That Developing Nations Need Far More Help Countering Climate Change

The world’s wealthiest nations pledged $100 billion at COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009. Getting there hasn‘t been simple, or easy.

Inside Climate News

November 29, 2021

Calling Climate Change a ‘Crisis’ Doesn’t Do What You Think

Getting people to act takes more than strong words, a new study says.

Grist

November 20, 2021

American Fishers Want to Sue Big Oil for Killing Their Trade. But There’s a Catch

Union leaders say fossil fuel companies must pay for rising ocean temperatures. Not all boat captains are persuaded

The Guardian

November 19, 2021

Can Genetically Engineered Seeds Prevent a Climate-Driven Food Crisis?

GMO crops may better withstand climate risks like drought, but time is running low.

Yale Climate Connections

November 18, 2021

During COP26, Facebook Served Ads with Climate Falsehoods, Skepticism

Facebook advertisers promoted false and misleading claims about climate change on the platform in recent weeks, just as the COP26 conference was getting under way.

Reuters

November 18, 2021

The Forgotten Oil Ads That Told us Climate Change was Nothing

Since the 1980s, fossil fuel firms have run ads touting climate denial messages – many of which they’d now like us to forget. Here’s our visual guide.

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COP26 Fell Short: Coverage From Here Doesn’t Have To

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November 14, 2021

COP26 President Fights Back Tears as the Summit Comes to a Close

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October 30, 2021

ABC News Joins Covering Climate Now

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Talking Shop: Coping with Emotional Fatigue and Burnout

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Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards Honor Excellence in Reporting

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How to cover COP26 with robust, insightful coverage.

Why 1.5 C is so important

Ten tips for getting the climate story right

A clear, concise explainer by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe

Here's how to link climate change to extreme weather

Extreme weather story ideas, reporting tips, and the climate link

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November 29, 2021

At COP26, a Consensus That Developing Nations Need Far More Help Countering Climate Change

Inside Climate News

November 29, 2021

Calling Climate Change a ‘Crisis’ Doesn’t Do What You Think

Grist

November 20, 2021

American Fishers Want to Sue Big Oil for Killing Their Trade. But There’s a Catch

The Guardian

November 19, 2021

Can Genetically Engineered Seeds Prevent a Climate-Driven Food Crisis?

Yale Climate Connections

November 18, 2021

During COP26, Facebook Served Ads with Climate Falsehoods, Skepticism

Reuters

November 18, 2021

The Forgotten Oil Ads That Told us Climate Change was Nothing

The Guardian

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