Climate

USAID’s climate funding reaches around the world, from helping low-income countries build renewable energy to protecting ecosystems. Clawing back billions in funding will have global implications.

Climate

How ski resorts are adapting to climate change

David Israelson

As it confronts the existential threat of warmer winters, the ski industry is racing to carve a new place for itself in a world with less snow

Climate | Winter 2025

Heroes: Environmental lawyers are stepping up to the challenge of Trump’s second term

Rick Spence

"Despair is not an option." Climate lawyers are fighting more ferociously than ever to halt destructive policies and hold polluters to account.

Climate | Winter 2025

Six reasons why Trump’s presidency isn’t the end of the world for climate change

CK Staff

Trump’s second term might be a blow to climate progress, but he can’t stop the momentum behind global climate action

Climate | Winter 2025

The climate conversation needs a reset. Here's how to do it.

Natalie Alcoba

With denialism gaining ground, environmental advocates are looking for ways to shift the discourse around climate change

Climate

Trump will preside over continued climate breakdown. How will he handle it?

Mark Mann

Attacks, blame-shifting, withholding disaster funding in blue states. Why Trump’s old strategies could backfire as climate change accelerates.

Climate | Winter 2025

Do 'act of God' clauses still work in the era of climate change?

Mark Mann

Traditional business contracts have relied on a divine scapegoat to provide legal protection from storms and disasters, but climate change is forcing business to adapt

Climate | Winter 2025

Can fossil fuel lobbyists be barred from global climate talks?

Naomi Buck

Climate leaders want oil and gas excluded from COP summits, but some worry kicking out polluters could further undermine the process

Climate

The Palisades Fire is the first big test for California’s new home insurance scheme

Jake Bittle

California traded higher premiums for expanded coverage, but monster blazes like the ones currently devouring parts of Los Angeles could still drive away home insurers

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