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

November 18, 2021

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

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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.

News

November 9, 2021

Who Is the World’s Greatest Climate Champion?

The United States, of course—according to the United States.

News

November 8, 2021

“We’re Here To Call For Climate Justice,” Say Glasgow Protesters

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

News

November 5, 2021

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?

Media Analysis

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.

Announcement

October 28, 2021

Cover the COP26 Climate Summit Like Our Lives Depend on It

Summit reporting is always rife with tabloid-style clickbait. COP26 demands better.

Column

October 21, 2021

Diplomats Are Lowering Expectations Ahead of COP26

Don’t let them off the hook.

October 21, 2021

The Most Important Climate Summit in History Is a Local News Story, Too

COP26 matters to every person on Earth, so it’s a story for every newsroom on Earth.

Column

October 14, 2021

Sounding the Alarm Ahead of COP26

Civil society is urging world leaders to deliver ahead of the global climate summit beginning October 31.

October 12, 2021

Greta Thunberg Is “Open” to Meeting Biden at UN Climate Summit

In the lead-up to COP26, the Swedish activist talks about Biden’s climate plan, the media’s responsibility, and what gives her hope.

Interview

October 7, 2021

Greta Thunberg Talks to CCNow, Plus Our Pre-COP26 Plans

We have lots in the works for journalists ahead of the COP26 summit, including an interview with the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who talks about what’s at stake.

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