The effects of climate change are worsening, so why are much of the world’s media backsliding when it comes to the coverage of climate change? Read more in this week's #ClimateBeat; plus, journalism job opportunities, resources to help you cover climate, and more:

Backsliding climate coverage at some outlets is ignoring science and is ignoring the audience. Time for a reset. @CoveringClimate www.thenation.com/article/envi...

On the scaling back of climate coverage @coveringclimatenow coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-stor...

The last time researchers looked at this, the bird population had fallen by 29%. Now it’s worse.

The number of birds in the US and Canada has fallen by 2.9 billion, or 29 percent, since 1970. Forest-dwelling birds are doing OK. The big losses correlated with hot places: Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.

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The notion of journalism as a public service is under assault. And nowhere is that more evident than in the retreat from climate coverage. Reporting on climate takes patience, in the newsroom and from the audience. But it's critical, and newsrooms who care about serving their readers do it anyway.

Perhaps it was coincidental timing, but nothing underscores the collapse of the Washington Post like firing most of the Pulitzer prize winning #climate reporters the very same day as their opinion pages publishes a BS screed by climate misinformer Bjorn Lomborg.

89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇 89percent.org/tell-us-your... 1/2

What an inspiring group. Let's amplify their work!

When we launched #The89Percent Project, the goal was to draw attention to the fact that an overwhelming majority of the world’s people — 80 to 89% — want their governments to “do more” about climate change. Now, in the next phase of the project, it’s time to explore who those people are...

Journalists worldwide can now apply for a spot at the Covering Climate Now Academy. This is a live, hands-on space to grow your climate reporting skills, connect with peers and ask the questions that matter. Small groups, hands-on practical workshops for real-world journalism. Apply today ⤵️

📣 Climate training for local journalists in FL, PR, LA, GA, AL, MS, NC & SC! CCNow just launched The Climate Newsroom, a free online training to help local reporters cover climate impacts where it matters most — on people’s jobs, health, homes and communities coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...

If you're not watching the @wclivestream.bsky.social , you should check in. It's a collection of committed, passionate people making the case for a profession that shouldn't have to justify itself. A poignant testament to our times. #saveamericasforecasts @coveringclimatenow.org

I've got this on in the background and it's awesome. Right now, they're talking about heatwaves and the lobster market.

Enjoyed talking with @coveringclimatenow.org's Mark Hertsgaard about my reporting on Warren Buffett's climate legacy, and Buffett's successor Greg Abel. I shared some advice for non-environment journalists who want to tap into climate, which hopefully everyone does: www.thenation.com/article/envi...

“[A] surge of litigation that nevertheless has remained a low media priority, especially at the local level. ‘These cases collectively represent more than 1 in 4 people living in the United States,‘ reports @climateintegrity.org.”

👏👏👏 "[we] invite manuscripts for a new, first-of-its-kind special collection focused on climate change in the US. This catalog of over 29 peer-reviewed journals covers all aspects of climate, including observations, projections, impacts, risks, and solutions" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

97% of business leaders support the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy - poll in 15 major economies by @e3g.bsky.social #climatecrisis #the89Percent www.e3g.org/publications...

“One of the most powerful forms of climate communication is just telling people that a majority of other people think climate change is happening, human-caused, a serious problem and a priority for action,” said Prof Anthony Leiserowitz at @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social in the US. #The89Percent

A major new project led by 500+ media outlets from 60 countries aims to amplify the “silent climate majority”—the 80–89% who want urgent climate action but don’t realize they’re not alone. Energy Mix Productions is proud to take part. More on #The89Percent project:

So while it’s important that journalists write about the problems causing the climate crisis, it’s also important to “put a spotlight on the millions of people from every walk of life who are rolling up their sleeves and already taking action,” says Anthony Leiserowitz. 

#The89Percent #EarthDay

"Outlier" - 74% in the US want more climate action. Yet that is significantly lower than most other countries Why? Partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway #The89Percent www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Most of the world wants stronger climate action

What a compelling, ambitious project from @afpnews.bsky.social. Grateful to @ivancouronne.bsky.social and the entire newsroom for their commitment to the climate story and their support of #The89Percent

This is essential reading, too, for all the journalists who begin their questions to me with the confident but untrue assertion that climate action is unpopular! 🤦‍♀️ www.theguardian.com/environment/... #The89Percent 3/3 🧵

"What would it mean if this silent climate majority woke up – if its members came to understand just how many people, both in distant lands and in their own communities, think and feel like they do? How might this majority’s actions – as citizens, as consumers, as voters – change?"

Attacks on climate and climate orgs are rebutted by the fact that most people in the world care about the climate crisis and want their governments to address it. #The89Percent www.89percent.org www.theguardian.com/environment/...

More here about the underpinnings of #The89Percent project, written with my @coveringclimatenow.org colleague Mark Hertsgaard www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘We’ve woken up’: the older women leading the fight against climate change #climatecrisis HT @carbonbrief.org www.ft.com/content/769a...

Check out @theguardian.com landing page dedicated to telling the story of #The89Percent www.theguardian.com/environment/...

@therevelator.org: “Yes, Your Friends and Neighbors Want to Talk to You About Climate Change” By @johnrplatt.bsky.social Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation. #The89Percent

Thanks to @dpcarrington.bsky.social and @theguardian.com for their big push on the #The89Percent starting today www.89percent.org

The ‘spiral of silence’ blocking climate action and how to end it - Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point #The89Percent Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Thanks Bill. #The89Percent

JOIN me here Those of us that care must join arms to fight and destroy the #ClimateCriminals #BlueEarth

🔔 Upcoming Webinar ⏰ The Future of Climate Activism with sociologist @fisherdanar.bsky.social, Drilled executive editor @amywestervelt.bsky.social, and John Paul Mejia of the @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social. Moderated by CCNow's very own @theresariley.bsky.social. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Starting next week, newsrooms from around the world will spotlight the majority of people on earth who care about climate. Follow along at #The89Percent 89percent.org @coveringclimatenow.org

Environmental journalists - this one’s for you! Apply by 3/31 @coveringclimatenow.org @sejorg.bsky.social coveringclimatenow.org/projects/awa...

We're rolling out a catalogue of free, virtual and live training sessions on topics like weather attribution, climate justice, the green transition, disinformation, solutions, and more! Open to journalists at CCNow partner outlets. 🚨 Apply by Feb 26!! coveringclimatenow.org/projects/tra...

CCNow se enorgullece de lanzar Climate at the Border, una iniciativa gratuita de capacitación periodística y colaborativa para fortalecer el periodismo climático en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Desde marzo de 2025. coveringclimatenow.org/projects/cli...

CCNow is proud to launch Climate at the Border, a free, comprehensive training and reporting collaborative initiative to strengthen climate journalism along the US-Mexico border starting in March 2025. Learn more and apply: coveringclimatenow.org/projects/cli...

Amazing to watch @apnews.com firmly stand up to Trump even as many of their WH press colleagues stay mum out of fear of jeopardizing their access. Surely they must know they're next.

It's the fifth year of our awards, and you should submit your work!

The Guardian’s reporting here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The most iconic figure in the environmental sciences is the Keeling Curve, the CO₂ record from Mauna Loa, Hawaii. @noaa.gov had a wonderful site where you could visualize and download these data, and now it's just gone. These data belong to us and we should not let this happen!

Our first CCNow Basics webinar, on the three pillars of climate reporting (humanize, localize, solutionize) was a hit. Don't miss part two, where we'll learn how to identify, question, investigate and report on climate solutions. coveringclimatenow.org/event/ccnow-...

Audiences are demanding more—and better—solutions journalism. But in a sea of greenwashing, big claims, and doom and gloom, it’s easy to get lost. Join us for a live training session! Learn how to identify, question, investigate & report on climate solutions: coveringclimatenow.org/event/ccnow-...

On climate, did you know that only 11% of people in the US (and even smaller percentages in Canada, the UK, Australia and beyond) are dismissive? Yet because their voices are so loud and persistent, people often think they’re 50%. This is why I advocate so strongly for using YOUR voice!