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What climate story do you think was undercovered in 2025?
What do you hope to see in 2026 climate coverage?
What climate story do you think was undercovered in 2025?
What do you hope to see in 2026 climate coverage?
Free training! The Climate Newsroom, CCNow’s free training program, is designed to provide new story ideas and help your newsroom deliver solutions-driven climate stories in three sessions. The deadline to apply for our winter cohort is Friday, January 16. Learn more + apply now!
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December 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Free training! The Climate Newsroom, CCNow’s free training program, is designed to provide new story ideas and help your newsroom deliver solutions-driven climate stories in three sessions. The deadline to apply for our winter cohort is Friday, January 16. Learn more + apply now!
The @nebriefing.bsky.social was a rare coordinated effort to make sure the media reflects the science, writes Mark Hertsgaard in @thenation.com, that humanity’s planetary house is on fire, but we have the tools to put that fire out.
The UK’s Climate National Emergency Briefing Should Be a Wake-Up Call to Everyone
The briefing was a rare coordinated effort to make sure the media reflects the science: Humanity’s planetary house is on fire, but we have the tools to put that fire out.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The @nebriefing.bsky.social was a rare coordinated effort to make sure the media reflects the science, writes Mark Hertsgaard in @thenation.com, that humanity’s planetary house is on fire, but we have the tools to put that fire out.
This is a big deal. Since 2010, the three largest rainforest regions in the world — the South American Amazon, Southeast Asia, and Africa — have all shifted, “[underscoring] the need for urgent action to save the world’s great natural climate stabilisers.”
Africa’s rainforests are now emitting carbon instead of storing it, contributing to climate change instead of preventing it. By @jonathan-watts.bsky.social
Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds
Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdown
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December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is a big deal. Since 2010, the three largest rainforest regions in the world — the South American Amazon, Southeast Asia, and Africa — have all shifted, “[underscoring] the need for urgent action to save the world’s great natural climate stabilisers.”
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As @deanbaker13.bsky.social points out this week in @thenation.com, "the death of journalism is a national problem” for our democracy and the solution may be ”investing public dollars into journalism.” Worth a read.
Billionaires Won’t Save Local News. Here’s What Will.
Praying for beneficent tycoons is not the answer. We need the government to step up.
www.thenation.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
As @deanbaker13.bsky.social points out this week in @thenation.com, "the death of journalism is a national problem” for our democracy and the solution may be ”investing public dollars into journalism.” Worth a read.
Indonesian authorities report that nearly 1,000 people have died and nearly one million people have been displaced by extreme rainfall that flooded coastal and highland areas, triggering landslides.
From @afp.com
From @afp.com
Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded
Indonesia says 1,000 dead, some 1 million displaced from rains as report points at the threat posed by climate change.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Indonesian authorities report that nearly 1,000 people have died and nearly one million people have been displaced by extreme rainfall that flooded coastal and highland areas, triggering landslides.
From @afp.com
From @afp.com
Tehran’s 10 million citizens were given the all-clear to venture outside this week after much needed rain returned air quality in the city to “acceptable,” following three weeks of dangerous pollution levels due to an ongoing drought.
From @thenewarab.bsky.social
From @thenewarab.bsky.social
Tehran breathes relief as pollution eases after weeks of alert
Rainfall has come as a temporary respite amid an unprecedented drought crisis, but it won’t fix Iran’s environmental woes.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Tehran’s 10 million citizens were given the all-clear to venture outside this week after much needed rain returned air quality in the city to “acceptable,” following three weeks of dangerous pollution levels due to an ongoing drought.
From @thenewarab.bsky.social
From @thenewarab.bsky.social
Electric vehicles accounted for 25% of new cars sold worldwide in 2025, but EV sales in the US have been stuck at 10% since 2023. Will China’s dominance in the EV industry catapult it secure greater economic power?
By @dananuccitelli.bsky.social
By @dananuccitelli.bsky.social
The rest of the world is lapping the U.S. in the EV race » Yale Climate Connections
EVs made up 25% of global car sales in 2025. In the U.S., they only made up 10%.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Electric vehicles accounted for 25% of new cars sold worldwide in 2025, but EV sales in the US have been stuck at 10% since 2023. Will China’s dominance in the EV industry catapult it secure greater economic power?
By @dananuccitelli.bsky.social
By @dananuccitelli.bsky.social
The new UN Global Environment Outlook report, produced by more than 200 researchers, finds that “food and fossil fuel production is causing $5 billion of environmental damage an hour” and implores rapid global systemic transformation to avoid societal collapse.
By @dpcarrington.bsky.social
By @dpcarrington.bsky.social
‘Food and fossil fuel production causing $5bn of environmental damage an hour’
UN GEO report says ending this harm key to global transformation required ‘before collapse becomes inevitable’
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December 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The new UN Global Environment Outlook report, produced by more than 200 researchers, finds that “food and fossil fuel production is causing $5 billion of environmental damage an hour” and implores rapid global systemic transformation to avoid societal collapse.
By @dpcarrington.bsky.social
By @dpcarrington.bsky.social
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If you want to know what starter packs you're in, check out ClearSky. And if you missed the first three days, you can find them below!
You’ve heard of 12 days of Christmas…but how about 20 days of Starter Packs?
Here’s Day 3: Comms Experts!
Climate's one of the most politically polarized issues out there. These are the experts I rely on to understand the science of identity, values, and how humans filter and process information.
Here’s Day 3: Comms Experts!
Climate's one of the most politically polarized issues out there. These are the experts I rely on to understand the science of identity, values, and how humans filter and process information.
December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you want to know what starter packs you're in, check out ClearSky. And if you missed the first three days, you can find them below!
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Day 4 of my 20 Days of Starter Packs: Climate Strategy, Policy, and Justice Experts!
Because we can have all the science in the world—but unless we know what to do with it, how to shape better policies, and how to build a fairer future for everyone, what’s the point?
Because we can have all the science in the world—but unless we know what to do with it, how to shape better policies, and how to build a fairer future for everyone, what’s the point?
December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Day 4 of my 20 Days of Starter Packs: Climate Strategy, Policy, and Justice Experts!
Because we can have all the science in the world—but unless we know what to do with it, how to shape better policies, and how to build a fairer future for everyone, what’s the point?
Because we can have all the science in the world—but unless we know what to do with it, how to shape better policies, and how to build a fairer future for everyone, what’s the point?
The Metals Company is seeking US licenses to begin seabed mining in international waters, defying the authority of the International Sea Council (ISA) and the law of the sea.
Can a company circumvent the global order?
Can a company circumvent the global order?
The Metals Company busca licencias de EE.UU. para empezar a minar el fondo marino en aguas internacionales, desafiando la autoridad de la ISA y el derecho del mar.
¿Puede una empresa saltarse el orden global?
¿Puede una empresa saltarse el orden global?
[EXCLUSIVA] Los planes de The Metals Company para extraer minerales del fondo del mar y desafiar el orden internacional - Climática, el medio especializado en clima y biodiversidad
La empresa minera canadiense The Metals Company busca la autorización de la administración Trump para empezar a explorar y minar unos 200.000 km² de suelo en aguas internacionales. El pasado abril, 'Climática' publicaba la noticia basándose en la escasa información que había facilitado la compañía. Hoy, tenemos los detalles.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Metals Company is seeking US licenses to begin seabed mining in international waters, defying the authority of the International Sea Council (ISA) and the law of the sea.
Can a company circumvent the global order?
Can a company circumvent the global order?
As @deanbaker13.bsky.social points out this week in @thenation.com, "the death of journalism is a national problem” for our democracy and the solution may be ”investing public dollars into journalism.” Worth a read.
Billionaires Won’t Save Local News. Here’s What Will.
Praying for beneficent tycoons is not the answer. We need the government to step up.
www.thenation.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
As @deanbaker13.bsky.social points out this week in @thenation.com, "the death of journalism is a national problem” for our democracy and the solution may be ”investing public dollars into journalism.” Worth a read.
“You must listen to the science,” @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, the veteran presenter of BBC nature shows, implored an invitation-only crowd of about 1,000 people, including more than 100 members of Parliament, news executives, celebrities, and civil society leaders on November 27 in London.
December 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“You must listen to the science,” @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, the veteran presenter of BBC nature shows, implored an invitation-only crowd of about 1,000 people, including more than 100 members of Parliament, news executives, celebrities, and civil society leaders on November 27 in London.
Free training! The Climate Newsroom, CCNow’s free training program, is designed to provide new story ideas and help your newsroom deliver solutions-driven climate stories in three sessions. The deadline to apply for our winter cohort is Friday, January 16. coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
The Climate Newsroom — Covering Climate Now
Learn about CCNow’s training program aimed at helping reporters, editors, newsroom managers, and digital journalists produce more robust climate coverage for online, social, radio, and print. Coverin...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Free training! The Climate Newsroom, CCNow’s free training program, is designed to provide new story ideas and help your newsroom deliver solutions-driven climate stories in three sessions. The deadline to apply for our winter cohort is Friday, January 16. coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
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🗞️ En nuestro nuevo boletín de #RadarClima encontrarás claves, expertos y recursos para entender los temas que darán forma a la historia de la acción climática global el próximo año. #periodismoclimático
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December 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🗞️ En nuestro nuevo boletín de #RadarClima encontrarás claves, expertos y recursos para entender los temas que darán forma a la historia de la acción climática global el próximo año. #periodismoclimático
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We are joining other newsrooms in the Climate News Task Force to provide a single hub for signing up for all our newsletters.
It’s a simple way to access climate coverage — and to support reporting that keeps powerful industries accountable.
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Twelve climate newsrooms joined forces in 2025 to create the Climate News Task Force, to increase and improve climate journalism collaborations and innovate new solutions to current challenges.
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This ruling marked the *third major loss in court* for Trump's anti-wind agenda.
Last week, a judge denied the feds' attempt to revoke approvals for a Maryland offshore wind farm.
In September, a judge lifted a federal pause on Revolution Wind's construction for lacking “factual findings.”
Last week, a judge denied the feds' attempt to revoke approvals for a Maryland offshore wind farm.
In September, a judge lifted a federal pause on Revolution Wind's construction for lacking “factual findings.”
Judge strikes down Trump’s order blocking wind farm approvals
A coalition of 18 attorneys general prevail in their lawsuit, saying Trump's freeze will raise their states' energy costs and jeopardize climate goals.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This ruling marked the *third major loss in court* for Trump's anti-wind agenda.
Last week, a judge denied the feds' attempt to revoke approvals for a Maryland offshore wind farm.
In September, a judge lifted a federal pause on Revolution Wind's construction for lacking “factual findings.”
Last week, a judge denied the feds' attempt to revoke approvals for a Maryland offshore wind farm.
In September, a judge lifted a federal pause on Revolution Wind's construction for lacking “factual findings.”
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In 2024, nearly 8.1 million hectares of forest were permanently lost around the world — an area roughly half the size of England. Experts say the world is far off track to meet a target pledged four years ago during COP26 to halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030.
Covering Deforestation — Covering Climate Now
Story Spark: Deforestation In 2024, nearly 8.1 million hectares of forest were permanently lost around the world — an area roughly half the size of England. Though annual deforestation rates have almo...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In 2024, nearly 8.1 million hectares of forest were permanently lost around the world — an area roughly half the size of England. Experts say the world is far off track to meet a target pledged four years ago during COP26 to halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030.
In 2024, nearly 8.1 million hectares of forest were permanently lost around the world — an area roughly half the size of England. Experts say the world is far off track to meet a target pledged four years ago during COP26 to halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030.
Covering Deforestation — Covering Climate Now
Story Spark: Deforestation In 2024, nearly 8.1 million hectares of forest were permanently lost around the world — an area roughly half the size of England. Though annual deforestation rates have almo...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In 2024, nearly 8.1 million hectares of forest were permanently lost around the world — an area roughly half the size of England. Experts say the world is far off track to meet a target pledged four years ago during COP26 to halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030.
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🔍 ¿Qué dejó la COP30 y qué viene en 2026? En nuestro nuevo boletín de Radar Clima encontrarás claves, expertos y recursos para entender los temas que darán forma a la historia de la acción climática global el próximo año
Cómo cubrir los resultados de la COP30 - Radar Clima
Claves, expertos y recursos para entender los temas que darán forma a la historia de la acción climática global durante 2026
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December 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🔍 ¿Qué dejó la COP30 y qué viene en 2026? En nuestro nuevo boletín de Radar Clima encontrarás claves, expertos y recursos para entender los temas que darán forma a la historia de la acción climática global el próximo año
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bad: media coverage of climate in selected print outlets was lower than 2019 - 2024
lovely: it was still much higher than 2010 - 2019
mecco.colorado.edu/summaries/is...
lovely: it was still much higher than 2010 - 2019
mecco.colorado.edu/summaries/is...
December 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
bad: media coverage of climate in selected print outlets was lower than 2019 - 2024
lovely: it was still much higher than 2010 - 2019
mecco.colorado.edu/summaries/is...
lovely: it was still much higher than 2010 - 2019
mecco.colorado.edu/summaries/is...
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The Chinese government’s repression of journalists at home is well-known. Less visible is how that machinery now reaches far beyond its borders.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.
China Silences Environmental Reporters in Africa to Protect Its Investments
“We’re talking about a nation that is not only highly repressive but also the second-largest economy globally,” said Sarah Cook, who worked for years for Freedom House, which defends civil liberties…
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December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Chinese government’s repression of journalists at home is well-known. Less visible is how that machinery now reaches far beyond its borders.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.
Read the accounts from Journalists who faced intimidation for reporting on human rights abuses tied to China’s ventures in African countries.