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The Two Biggest Words Behind Climate Change
If the recent United Nations climate summit, known as COP 28, delivered anything, it was ramped up pressure on fossil fuels. For the first time in the history of the annual negotiations, which, following the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, have occurred every year since 1995, participants named the thing primarily responsible for the climate crisis.
The UN Climate Conference Finally Names the Culprit, Fossil Fuels-But Is It Enough?
When COP 28 President Sultan Al Jaber banged the gavel on December 13 to end this year’s UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), the results of the conference and the response were decidedly mixed.
Here’s Some of What Happened at the UN Climate Talks
The annual UN climate negotiations wrapped up last week, and the tens of thousands of government negotiators, corporate lobbyists, civil society activists, and hangers-on have now left Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, and headed back home. So, what happened at COP 28? You can boil it down to the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Youth Lead the Way on Addressing the Climate Crisis
Youth Lead the Way on Addressing the Climate Crisis Published October 26, 2023 A group of young plaintiffs won a historic lawsuit in Montana in mid-August, when a district court judge ruled that state agencies were violating the plaintiffs’ constitutionally guaranteed right to a clean and healthy environment. Our Children’s Trust, a public interest law firm, filed the lawsuit, Held v. Montana, in 2020, on behalf of sixteen young people whose ages at the time ranged from two to eighteen years old.
Youth Lead the Way on Addressing the Climate Crisis
A group of young plaintiffs won a historic lawsuit in Montana in mid-August, when a district court judge ruled that state agencies were violating the plaintiffs’ constitutionally guaranteed right to a clean and healthy environment. Our Children’s Trust, a public interest law firm, filed the lawsuit, Held v. Montana, in 2020, on behalf of sixteen young people whose ages at the time ranged from two to eighteen years old. Held v.
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Dismantling Bretton Woods To Pay the Climate Bill
When Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados, spoke at the opening ceremony of last year’s UN climate negotiations, or COP26, she made global headlines with her fiery criticism of rich nations. “The world stands at a fork in the road,” she told the audience, “one no less significant than when the United Nations was first created in 1945.
Dismantling Bretton Woods to Pay the Climate Bill
When Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados, spoke at the opening ceremony of last year’s UN climate negotiations, or COP26, she made global headlines with her fiery criticism of rich nations. “The world stands at a fork in the road,” she told the audience, “one no less significant than when the United Nations was first created in 1945.
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In a Historic Move, Frontline Communities Will Be Compensated for Climate Crisis Impacts
The annual UN climate negotiations concluded on Sunday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, running predictably into overtime, with a mixed outcome. Delegates celebrated the historic decision to create a mechanism by which developed countries will compensate developing countries for the havoc wreaked upon frontline communities by the climate crisis. Yet a call to phase out fossil fuels did not make it into a final draft.
At COP 27 Demands for Loss and Damage Compensation Grow Louder
On Sunday, November 6, the annual two-week UN climate negotiations kicked off in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with over 35,000 delegates, NGO workers, journalists, and activists from around the world in attendance. One hundred and twenty heads of state will join, including President Biden, who attended briefly on Friday and will attend again after the G20 for the final days.
As COP 27 Begins, Demands for Loss and Damage Compensation Grow Louder
On Sunday, November 6, the annual two-week UN climate negotiations kicked off in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with over 35,000 delegates, NGO workers, journalists, and activists from around the world in attendance. One hundred and twenty heads of state will join, including President Biden, whoattended briefly on Friday and will attend again after the G20 for the final days.
The Perils of Fortress NATO, Gatekeepers to Europe’s Walled Garden
Josep Borrell, the top diplomat of the European Union, has a brutal candor rare in his profession. On October 13, he addressed an audience of aspiring diplomats with a speech that contrasted Europe, which he described as a “garden,” with much of the rest of the world, which he condemned as a “jungle.” “Yes, Europe is a garden,” Borrell said. “We have built a garden. Everything works.
Debt and Inequality Will Be Key Issues at the UN’s Next Climate Conference
Delegates from nearly 200 nations, as well as hundreds of activists and representatives from nongovernmental organizations that focus on climate change and the environment, are convening in November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the UN climate negotiations, known as the Conference of the Parties (COP).
Debt and Inequality Will Be Key Issues at the UN’s Next Climate Conference
Delegates from nearly 200 nations, as well as hundreds of activists and representatives from nongovernmental organizations that focus on climate change and the environment, are convening in November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the UN climate negotiations, known as the Conference of the Parties (COP).
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. By Mark HertsgaardTwitter Today 6:00 am fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark January 6, 2022 The Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. (Brent Stirton / Getty Images) This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story.
At COP 26, A Bigger, Stronger Climate Movement Made Its Mark
The new focus on equity in the climate movement will keep the pressure where it belongs: on the Global North. By Tina Gerhardt for The Nation Today 5:00 am fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 29, 2021 Mia Mottley, prime minister of Barbados, speaks at COP 26 in Glasgow. (Daniel Leal-Olivas - Pool / Getty Images) This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
You Can’t Beat Climate Change Without Tackling Disinformation
Over more than a century, PR firms built and fine-tuned a machine to deceive the public. By Amy WesterveltTwitter November 17, 2021 fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 17, 2021 People protest at the COP26 climate justice march in London. (Matthew Chattle / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
What’s in the Glasgow Climate Pact?
The two weeks of UN climate negotiations, COP26, just ended with the Glasgow Climate Pact. The pact had upsides and downsides—in fact, it was an absolute roller coaster. Here’s a brief summary of what happened. From phaseout to the phasedown During COP26’s first week, an agreement among 23 members of the negotiations to phase out coal was announced at the summit.
Opinion | The Mixed Blessings of the Glasgow Climate Pact
Opinion | The Mixed Blessings of the Glasgow Climate Pact | Tina Gerhardt
What’s in the Glasgow Climate Pact?
The two weeks of UN climate negotiations, COP 26, just ended with the Glasgow Climate Pact. The pact had upsides and downsides—in fact, it was an absolute rollercoaster. Here’s a brief summary of what happened. From phase-out to the phasedown During COP 26’s first week, an agreement between 23 members of the negotiations to phase out coal was announced at the summit.
Forgive Humans, Not Oil Companies
It might seem like prison abolition and fossil fuel abolition have nothing in common, but they couldn’t be more related. By Mary Annaïse HeglarTwitter November 16, 2021 Edit fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 16, 2021 Environmental activists protest outside Chase Bank in New York City, calling for banks to divest from fossil fuels and the prison industrial complex.
COP26: The Glasgow Climate Pact Is a Mixed Blessing
The pact creates a timeline to bring nations back to the table with higher commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, references the reduction of fossil fuels, and allocates more funding from developed nations to developing nations. But, while those are worthwhile goals, the pact lacks an ambitious plan to reduce developed nations’ emissions, fails to phase-out coal, and heel-drags on paying up owed funds.
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. By Mark HertsgaardTwitter Today 12:58 pm fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 15, 2021 COP26 President Alok Sharma attends the Closing Plenary of the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland. (Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images) This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is part of “Climate Crimes,” a special series by The Guardian and Covering Climate Now. Mark Hertsgaard is Covering Climate Now’s executive director.
COP26 Ends With Promises, but Not Nearly Enough Progress
The UN climate conference’s agreement acknowledges several key issues for the first time—but doesn’t do enough to address them. fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 15, 2021 Friday for Future climate protesters march though the city center in Glasgow, Scotland, during COP26. (Ewan Bootman / NurPhoto via AP) This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP26
This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story. Today, as the negotiations inside the halls of COP26 inch-wormed to a close, the youth-led Fridays for Future took to the streets, as they do every week. Throughout COP26, youth climate activists have shown high ambition and leadership.
Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26
This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story. Today, as the negotiations inside the halls of COP 26 inch-wormed to a close, the youth-led Fridays for Future took to the streets, as they do every week. Throughout COP26, youth climate activists have shown high ambition and leadership.
Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26
On emissions targets, on funding to developing nations, and on phasing out fossil fuels, youth are demanding COP 26 deliver. fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 12, 2021 Youth climate activists have been visible inside and outside the COP 26 climate summit in Glasgow. (Peter Summers / Getty Images) This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
Opinion | The Big Lie Known as 'Net Zero' Will Lead Us to Climate Disaster
Opinion | The Big Lie Known as 'Net Zero' Will Lead Us to Climate Disaster | Tina Gerhardt
The Problem With "Net Zero"
Last week, at the UN climate negotiations, the International Energy Agency announced that pledges made thus far could hold warming to 1.8 or 1.9°C. Yet an investigation published on Sunday by The Washington Post found that countries’ pledges are based on faulty data. And a report released on Tuesday by Climate Action Tracker, a research group that monitors action on greenhouse gas emissions reductions, found that the targets will, at best, keep temperatures to 2.7°C (5°F).
“Nice” Isn’t Going to Save the Planet
In a rapidly heating world, we don’t have time for etiquette. By Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt November 10, 2021 fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 10, 2021 Extinction Rebellion protesters gathered outside the Shell building in London to protest the ongoing extraction of fossil fuels on September 8, 2020.
At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions
Islands have contributed little to global emissions yet stand to suffer disproportionately from climate change. Now, they are demanding more funding to protect themselves. fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 9, 2021 Many island nations, like Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, pictured here, are extremely vulnerable to climate change.
At COP 26, Island Nations Demand Action on Funding and Emissions
Many island nations, like Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, pictured here, are extremely vulnerable to climate change., Mario Tama / Getty Images This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
“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.” By Mark HertsgaardTwitter Today 10:06 am fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 8, 2021 Protesters take part in a rally organised by the Cop26 Coalition in Glasgow demanding global climate justice. (Andrew Milligan / Getty) This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
COP 26: Voices From the Global South Talk Money
Aside from reducing greenhouse gas emissions, funding is a key issue at the annual United Nations (UN) climate negotiations. Money from developed nations to developing nations is vital to fund mitigation and adaptation efforts, that is, to lessen the impacts of climate change and to protect against its future effects. In 2009, developed nations promised developing nations $100 billion per year for five years starting in 2020 but only followed through on a fraction of it.
Landmark Agreements at COP26 Put Nails in Coal’s Coffin
At least 25 countries agreed to end public subsidies for overseas oil and gas development, and more than 23 have committed to ending coal altogether. fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 5, 2021 A coal-fired power station. (Getty Images) This column is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story. Global emissions from fossil fuels have now rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
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? By Mark HertsgaardTwitter Today 6:00 am fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 5, 2021 A delegate walks past a photograph of an Australian bush fire during the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland. (Christopher Furlong / Getty Images) This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
Methane's Big Moment - What's behind those big cuts to methane emissions at COP26?
Today, at COP26, the European Union and the United States officially launched the Global Methane Pledge. Countries that join the pledge will commit to reducing global methane emissions by at least 30 percent of 2020 levels by 2030, with a particular focus on high emission sources. Historically, climate negotiations like COP26 focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (ghgs). Greenhouse gas emissions include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N20).
Methane's Big Moment
Today at COP26, the European Union and the United States officially launched the Global Methane Pledge. Countries that join the pledge will commit to reducing global methane emissions by at least 30 percent of 2020 levels by 2030, with a particular focus on high emission sources. Historically, climate negotiations like COP26 focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (ghgs). Greenhouse gas emissions include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N20).
Opinion | Time Is of the Essence: This Is the Decade to Reduce Emissions
Opinion | Time Is of the Essence: This Is the Decade to Reduce Emissions | Tina Gerhardt
This Is the Decade to Reduce Emissions
This article originally ran in The Nation as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration cofounded by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation to strengthen coverage of the climate story. As the sun rose in Glasgow, over 20,000 people—delegates from individual nations, representatives of nongovernmental organizations, and activists—gathered in Scotland for the start of the United Nations’ two-week climate conference.
This Is the Decade to Reduce Emissions
At this week’s climate negotiations in Glasgow, countries must get serious about detailing their plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions. fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark November 1, 2021 Climate activists “set fire” to George Square, Glasgow, with an art installation as world leaders gather in Glasgow for the COP 26 conference. (Andrew Milligan / PA Images via Getty Images) Subscribe to The Nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Get The Nation’s Weekly Newsletter Fridays.
Stop Trying to Find Magic Words to Convince Climate Opponents
Enemies of climate action don’t need to be convinced. They need to be removed from power. By Mary Annaïse HeglarTwitter October 31, 2021 fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark October 31, 2021 Republican Senator James Inhofe holds a snowball on the floor of Congress to prove that climate change is a hoax. Honing our word choice is not going to convince this guy.
How Climate Change and Gang Violence Intersect in Honduras
As climate impacts worsen in this struggling country, migration increases and that puts many in danger of gang violence. fb tw mail Print msg wa sms Bookmark October 27, 2021 A Central American migrant caravan tries to cross the Guatemalan border with Mexico in 2018. (Neil Brandvold) This story is part of a Covering Climate Now reporting series on climate migration called “Flight for Their Lives.” CCNow is a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story.
One World, Many Defenders
In August, the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe sued the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, alleging that the agency has violated the rights of manoomin (“good berry,” Ojibwe for wild rice) by allowing Enbridge to pump up to five billion gallons of water during construction of its expansion of the Line 3 oil pipeline.
Toxic Stormwater: The Less Obvious, Often Unknown Danger of Flooding
People wade through floodwaters from Hurricane Ida on Aug. 31, 2021 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Sean Rayford / Getty Images After Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans and its remnants struck New Jersey and New York, rescue efforts took place via boats and kayaks and people were often forced to walk through standing water. Some the standing water continues in flooded basements.
U.S. Representatives Visit Line 3 and Call on Biden to Shut it Down
On September 3, Representatives Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota; Cori Bush Democrat of Missouri; Ayanna Pressley, Democrat of Massachusetts; and Rashida Tlaib, Democrat of Michigan, held a press conference in Minneapolis calling on President Joe Biden to shut down the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline, which would transfer oil from Alberta, Canada, to Superior, Wisconsin.
The surfside condo collapse and its environmental warning signals
The hunt is on to find out why the Champlain Towers South in the Miami suburb of Surfside collapsed. On Friday, reports surfaced that in 2018 Frank P. Morabito, an engineer, assessed the 40-year old building and reported that he had found “major structural damage” in a concrete slab below the pool deck, near the base of the tower that collapsed. Morabito had recommended repairs, including waterproofing below the pool deck and entrance way.
The Surfside Condo Collapse and Its Environmental Warning Signals
The partially collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building on June 29, 2021 in Surfside, Florida. CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images The hunt is on to find out why the Champlain Towers South in the Miami suburb of Surfside collapsed. On Friday, reports surfaced that in 2018 Frank P. Morabito, an engineer, assessed the 40-year old building and reported that he had found "major structural damage" in a concrete slab below the pool deck, near the base of the tower that collapsed.
Biden’s Position on Line 3 Undoes his Climate Commitments
On June 23, the Biden Administration’s Department of Justice filed a brief that upheld a Trump Administration position on a federal lawsuit challenging a key permit for the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline.
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