Mark Hertsgaard
Columbia Journalism Review
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Journalism turns a corner on climate change
Three years ago, we started Covering Climate Now in hopes of closing the gap that existed between the enormity of the climate crisis and the efforts of journalism to cover it. We are, finally, starting to see progress. The improvement is, in part, a result of the persistence and diligence of thousands of journalists around […] → Read More
Does the Climate Bill Throw Environmental Justice Under the Bus?
And three more questions about the biggest climate legislation in US history. → Read More
After the G7 Summit, Germany’s Climate Envoy Says Rich Countries Are Still Falling Short
Jennifer Morgan is candid: G7 countries need to do more to halt the climate emergency and address the spike in world hunger. → Read More
“Act or Die”: Earth Day, Still a Question of Survival
If a point of view is inevitable in journalism, let ours be one that favors defusing the catastrophic climate threat to our planet. → Read More
Earth Day, and the media’s point of view
This story originated in the Columbia Journalism Review and is part of “Climate & Democracy,” a series from the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. ON THE FIRST EARTH DAY, in 1970, America’s TV networks were not shy about taking a position on the news of the day. CBS News produced a special titled “Earth […] → Read More
Extreme Drought Is Crashing Food Production Whether Russia Invades or Not
In a world increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, the media must examine the role climate can play in igniting and inflaming conflicts. → Read More
Putting the Ukraine story in a climate context
This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration co-founded by CJR and The Nation strengthening coverage of the climate story. LAST FRIDAY, AS SPECULATION that Russia was preparing to invade Ukraine mounted, ABC News reported that “the specter of a military confrontation” was “pumping fresh life into the debate over whether […] → Read More
We can’t solve the climate crisis with a broken democracy
Defusing the climate emergency requires defusing threats to American democracy → Read More
Defusing the Global Climate Emergency Depends on Defusing the Democracy Emergency
On the first anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, we’re reminded that the future hinges on rejecting the two Big Lies. → Read More
The emergencies of climate and democracy are linked
A year ago today, Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy were fleeing for their lives as a violent mob swarmed the halls of the US Capitol. With their personal safety at risk, the two most powerful Republicans on Capitol Hill at last stood up to Donald Trump. In a heated phone call, McCarthy, the House minority […] → Read More
The COP26 President Fights Back Tears as the Summit Comes to a Close
The Glasgow climate pact keeps the hope of 1.5 alive, barely. → Read More
Fossil Fuel Companies Owe Reparations to Countries They Are Destroying
Who pays for “loss and damage” is in vogue at COP26, but the authors of the climate emergency are still escaping accountability. → Read More
Fossil fuel companies owe reparations to countries they are destroying
Who pays for ‘loss and damage’ is in vogue at Cop26, but the authors of the climate emergency are still escaping accountability → Read More
Who Is the World’s Greatest Climate Champion?
The United States, of course—according to the United States. → Read More
‘We’re here to call for climate justice,’ say Glasgow protesters
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND—“I’d feel ridiculous if I weren’t here,” said Tom Birch, a teacher from Edinburg, as he carried a sign reading “Soon Humanity Will Be Net-Zero. → Read More
“We’re Here to Call for Climate Justice,” Say the Glasgow Protesters
“We’re drops in the ocean, but eventually, those drops add up to something big.” → Read More
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? → Read More
At COP26, some US newsrooms are finally stepping up. Will it last?
This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. The author is CCNow’s co-founder and executive director. SOME OF THE BEST NEWS out of Glasgow so far is that the US media is finally paying serious attention to the climate crisis. We’ll see if it lasts, […] → Read More
Congress Has Oil Executives Cornered. But Will They Lie Under Oath?
When the CEOs of four top oil firms testify before Congress, they’ll have two options: apologize for their decades of lies, or risk perjury. → Read More
Congress has oil executives cornered. But will they lie under oath?
When the CEOs of four top oil firms testify before Congress Thursday, they’ll have two options: apologize for their decades of lies, or risk perjury → Read More