World Sep 15 Climate protesters worldwide call for end to fossil fuels amid escalating weather extremes By Associated Press
World Oct 19 Insurers withdraw from fossil fuel projects amid climate change fears Environmental campaigners are welcoming moves by insurance companies to exclude coverage for fossil fuel projects because of climate change. More than a dozen groups that track the industry say more than half of top insurers have adopted policies against coal,… By Frank Jordans, Associated Press
Politics Aug 14 Watch 6:13 Democrats celebrate legislative win in passing of climate, health and tax bill Congressional Democrats are celebrating a landmark legislative victory after passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden is set to sign into law this week. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is investigating Donald Trump for potentially violating the Espionage Act after…
Arts Jul 02 Watch 3:17 A Brief But spectacular take on centering Black leadership in climate change solutions Heather McTeer Toney spent three years leading the Environmental Protection Agency for the southeastern United States. She now continues her advocacy for the environment both nationally and worldwide. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on centering Black leadership in… By Elizabeth Burton, Melissa Williams, Ana Davila
World Apr 15 Climate change activists block London bridges, British oil terminals More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks after activists climbed atop tankers and blocked roads at oil depots. On Friday the government praised oil companies for obtaining court orders to stop the demonstrators. By Associated Press
Nov 08 Watch 3:42 What’s at stake at COP26 as climate activists decry ’empty promises’ By William Brangham, Sam Lane Negotiators from around the world are meeting in Glasgow for a second week for the United Nations summit aimed at getting new commitments and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Pressure from climate activists has been building on the streets… Continue watching
Nov 08 Jane Fonda: ‘Older women have always tended to be the bravest’ By Joshua Barajas Jane Fonda spoke with the PBS NewsHour about getting arrested and being an older activist. “When you’re older, what have you got to lose?" she said. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 9:34 Why Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line to fight climate change By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport Jane Fonda has been a household name for decades due to her prolific acting career, both on-screen and on stage. She has also drawn sustained attention for her enduring — and sometimes controversial — activism. Judy Woodruff sits down with… Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch 8:24 Youth marches for climate action draw millions around the world By William Brangham In cities across the globe on Friday, protesters took to the streets to demand action on climate change. The demonstrations, easily the largest to focus on climate, represent a movement driven largely by young people -- many of whom left… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 8:21 As bee populations decline, can technology help fill the gap? By William Brangham, Rachel Wellford Humans rely heavily on pollinator bees to sustain food production globally. But for decades, the insects' population has declined, in part because of pesticide use. If the die-off continues, it will have huge economic and public health consequences for people. Continue watching