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RT @markhertsgaard: Journalists! We’re now accepting applications for our free live training Sept-Dec 2026. With 40 slots available, you can become part of a global community learning climate science basics, solutions journalism, how to spot disinformation, and much more.

RT @markhertsgaard: CCNow, Periodistas por el Planeta y el Colegio de Periodistas y Profesionales de la Comunicación de Costa Rica (COLPER) invitan a todos y todas las periodistas a un panel informativo sobre cómo comunicar El Niño en Centroamérica. Más información aquí:

RT @markhertsgaard: Applications are now open for the CCNow Academy, our flagship training program for journalists worldwide. We’ll cover everything from science to solutions, justice, health & diplomacy — and it's completely free.

* VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING * Is insurance the next big climate story? Wednesday, January 22 at 9am PT

PANELISTS: - @CA_DaveJones, Insurance Commissioner, Emeritus; Director, Climate Risk Initiative - @leslieatlarge, Climate and Environment Reporter, Bloomberg

We've added two more incredible panelists to our lineup for tomorrow: - @anitachabria, California columnist at the Los Angeles Times - @cflav, climate adaptation reporter at The New York Times

Outgoing interior secretary Deb Haaland was the first Native American to serve in a president’s cabinet. In a Q&A with Grist, Haaland considers the work she leaves behind. By Anita Hofschneider

As Donald Trump muses about the US seizing control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, he has touted their strategic significance. But it seems lost on him that a major reason for the shifting strategic landscape is climate change, which he frequently denies exists. By Oliver Milman for the Guardian

Last year was the first in which global average temperatures exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the aspirational target world leaders set in 2015 to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

The Supreme Court denied oil companies’ request to review an earlier decision by the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court which would allow a so-called “climate deception lawsuit” filed against the companies by the City and County of Honolulu to proceed. By Emily Sanders for ExxonKnews

The war in Gaza has carried with it an “immense” carbon footprint. The vast majority of war-linked emissions were due to Israel’s aerial bombardment and ground invasion of Gaza, as well as US cargo planes delivering war supplies to Israel. By Nina Lakhani for The Guardian

Superb local reporting from Rachael Myrow, who was a recent panelist on CCNow's LA fires press briefing.

Find key quotes and takeaways from the press briefing here:

"The Los Angeles fires represent a seminal moment for the climate crisis – and for journalism. These are not the wildfires of seasons past." - CCNow co-founders @markhertsgaard and @kylepope for @guardian

What's one key takeaway from our recent press briefing on the LA fires? Don’t wait until disaster strikes to build your climate knowledge. Creating a reference doc for yourself and your colleagues with key facts, sources, and current research can help build this foundation.

RT @markhertsgaard: News outlets around the world are treating the LA mega-fires as a mega-story. But too few are making the climate connection, @kylepope and I of @CoveringClimate write in @guardian. It's like covering a house that's on fire but not talking about why

📣 You're invited! Join us for a one-hour press briefing exploring the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, California. RSVP:

Long after the typical end of SoCal's wildfire season, thousands of people have been displaced as strong, dry winds drive devastating wildfires across LA county. Our expert panelists will discuss how climate change is fueling these more intense, fast-growing fires. RSVP:

In case you missed it, here's a recording: