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Eco-anxiety, 12-step programs and wildfires in winter
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreA new POLITICO Global Sustainability Poll released this week found that a majority of respondents in the 13 countries surveyed say they are concerned about th…
Fracking, cookstoves and premature death
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreTwo new reports out this week expand our understanding of the health impacts of fossil fuels.
A call to action as warning signs mount
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreTwelve weeks to the day since the start of 2021’s climate summit in Glasgow, COP26 President Alok Sharma addressed the summit’s 197 participating countries thi…
Olympics at risk, Kids in the ER, and ‘Life as We Know It’
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreGiven the overwhelming reports about the health, equity and economic impacts of climate change, it’s easy to overlook the more cultural aspects of our daily li…
Cars, trucks, and the road ahead
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreAutomobiles—along with their problems and potential—made the news in a variety of ways this week.
Childhood asthma, climate anxiety, and a year for ambitious policymaking
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreTwo new studies this week illustrate the very real impact emissions and climate change are already having on the world’s young people.
The Year in Climate Progress
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreThere is no question that 2021 has been a challenging year on the climate front. From commitments falling short at COP26 and the U.S. Senate failing to pass t…
Holiday Climate Book Recommendations
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreBooks are a staple of holiday giving—below are six recommendations for those on your holiday list interested in reading and learning more about climate change