Climate Beat

Our editors highlight the week's best climate stories, announce collaborations, and share insights on how best to cover the climate emergency.

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The IPCC Report Is a “Final Warning” for the Media, Too

March 23, 2023

The need for speed, justice, and solutions should animate our coverage.

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March 23, 2023

The IPCC Report Is a “Final Warning” for the Media, Too

The need for speed, justice, and solutions should animate our coverage.

March 20, 2023

Translating the IPCC Report Into Plain English

Today’s “final warning” requires urgent coverage. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you meet the moment.

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March 16, 2023

The Willow Decision Is Biden vs Science, Not vs Activists

As next week’s IPCC report will remind us, climate survival requires phasing out fossil fuels, fast.

March 9, 2023

Global Oceans Agreement Can Reboot Our Climate Coverage

A new UN treaty can protect Earth’s largest carbon sink, in a historic win against climate change.

Climate Beat

March 3, 2023

Q&A: Vox’s Rebecca Leber on ‘the Next Frontier’ of Climate Coverage — the Home

Leber talks about the personal dimensions of the energy transition, the recent gas-stove brouhaha, and stories to watch amid the rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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March 2, 2023

FOX Doesn’t Just Lie About Elections

The network is part of a climate disinformation ecosystem that journalism has to confront.

Climate Beat

February 23, 2023

Reporting on “Super Solutions” This Earth Day

Jimmy Carter reminds us that solutions abound — if we choose them

February 16, 2023

CCNow’s Best Practices for Climate Journalism

As the climate story evolves, so have our tips for strong climate reporting.

February 16, 2023

Q&A: Maine Public Hits the Road to Tell Climate Stories From Every County

Three journalists from Maine Public talk about working collaboratively across the newsroom, identifying climate stories in every county, and their series “Climate Driven.”

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February 9, 2023

The Rollout of America’s New Climate Law Is a Story Bonanza

News coverage to date has left 47% of voters unaware of the Inflation Reduction Act.

February 2, 2023

Q&A: Washington Post Climate Editors Talk Global Strategies for a Global Story

Climate and environment editors Zachary Goldfarb and Juliet Eilperin talk about their goals for the Post’s climate desk, working with the whole newsroom to tackle the climate story, and climate's role in the paper's audience strategy.