Four Things to Know About the U.N.’s Newest Human Right
On July 28 the United Nations declared that access to a healthy environment is now a universal human right.
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U.N. Declares Clean and Healthy Environment a Universal Human Right
The U.N. passed a resolution declaring that access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a universal human right.
Plankton, Weather, and Lockdowns: Climate Misinformation Spreads Around the Internet
Many climate myths were circulating online last week, such as plankton endangerment, climate-induced lockdowns, and downplayed heatwaves.
Is the Media Taking Record Heat Seriously?
Global heatwaves this July have led to health issues and casualties. Is the media taking these events seriously enough?
Extreme Heat’s Climate Link Cannot Be Ignored, Especially in the Media
Major news outlets are downplaying the impact of climate change on summer heat. It is imperative this trend reroutes.
West Virginia v. EPA: A Breakdown
Host Ethan Brown walks us through a history of the regulations and precedents that played into the West Virginia v. EPA ruling
Scientists and Farmers Cite Food and Water as Major Climate Concerns
Experts discuss solutions for food and water crises as well as tips for journalists at a Covering Climate Now press briefing.
Urban Heat Islands Face Rising Temperatures This Summer and Beyond
The average summer temperatures in “urban heat islands” will continue to rise due to greenhouse emissions and La Niña weather patterns.
Do We Notice Extreme Heat When It’s Not In Our Backyard?
Climbing temperatures, heat warnings and advisories, and active wildfires across the U.S. start summer off on a sweltering start.
G7 Signals A Shift in the Global Energy Discourse
Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparks commitments by the G7 to accelerate the transition to clean energy sources.
Where Does the G7 Stand on Oil and Gas?
The G7's latest climate agreement could shift about 33 billion dollars per year from fossil fuels to clean energy sources.
Zoonotic Diseases in the Global South Merit Our Attention Too
Monkeypox received media coverage only when it began spreading to wealthy nations. Could coverage of disease outbreaks be improved?