The Best Articles in Climate Crisis
The most useful articles and videos in Climate Crisis from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Climate Crisis Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Climate Crisis by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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Best Food to Counter the Effects of Air Pollution
There is a food that offers the best of both worlds, significantly improving our ability to detox carcinogens like diesel fumes and decreasing inflammation i...
How climate-friendly innovations can help cool our cities
As global temperatures rise, our cities are heating up, and that’s actually adding to the problem. As the FT’s Leslie Hook reports, by 2050, two-thirds of t...
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate action
We can all play a role in the climate movement by tapping into our skills, resources and networks in ways that bring us satisfaction, says climate leader Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. She suggests drawing…
Vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, pescetarian: Which diet is best for the planet?
The food we consume has a massive impact on our planet. Agriculture takes up half the habitable land on Earth, destroys forests and other ecosystems, and produces a quarter of the world’s greenhous…
Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years?
As scorching heat grips large swaths of the Earth, a lot of people are trying to put the extreme temperatures into context and asking: When was it ever this hot before? Globally, 2023 has seen some…
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How to make sure racial justice is part of climate activism
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The terrible paradox of air pollution and climate change
Some types of air pollution slow global warming — but at the cost of millions of deaths a year.
Our climate change debates are out of date
Solar and batteries are going to win, and our thinking needs to adjust accordingly.
Twitter ranks worst in climate change misinformation report
Climate coalition cites Twitter’s lack of clear policies against misinformation and additional confusion from Musk takeover
G20 Summit 2023: what are the current climate promises?
Explore the G20's recent commitment to tackling global issues, including renewable energy and climate change funding. Dive into PM Narendra Modi's opening speech, CO2 emissions per capita, and the…
Searching For Utopia In Our Warming World
People around the world are joining ecovillages — where neighbors share responsibilities like farming and childcare — as climate change makes them search for a more sustainable existence.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Climate Crisis—all under 10 minutes.
Is it really hotter now than any time in 100,000 years?
Long before thermometers, nature left its own temperature records. A climate scientist explains how ongoing global warming compares with ancient temperatures.
Don't Ignore Your Climate Anxiety
Column: Wildfires, record-breaking heat waves, and dangerous air quality are causing increased climate anxiety.
Chicago May Be Slowly Sinking Because of 'Underground Climate Change'
The ground beneath the Windy City is shifting as heat escapes from buildings and transit systems, posing a threat to infrastructure, a study finds
Yes, it’s hot. But this could be one of the coolest summers of the rest of your…
Heat waves like those in Texas and Europe are likely to get worse on the whole, not better.
Global heating will push billions outside ‘human climate niche’
World is on track for 2.7C and ‘phenomenal’ human suffering, scientists warn
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Climate Crisis.
‘You reach a point where you can’t live your life’: what is behind extreme hoarding?
The long read: Hoarding can be distressing and dangerous. But it’s not just a matter of ‘too much stuff’ – it’s a complex condition that requires careful, targeted help
Are carbon offsets all they’re cracked up to be? We tracked one from Kenya to England to…
Carbon credits explain the hyper-financialization of climate policy.
The alarming decline of Earth’s forests, in 4 charts
Deforestation raged ahead again in 2022, even after scores of countries pledged to protect their forests.
The Incredible Disappearing Doomsday, by Kyle Paoletta
How the climate catastrophists learned to stop worrying and love the calm
Smaller, cheaper, safer: The next generation of nuclear power, explained
The nuclear industry’s big bet on going small.
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Climate Crisis, including:
Kate Marvel
Climate scientist @NASAGISS, soon @projectdrawdown. Writing HUMAN NATURE @eccobooks. Chapter lead, #NCA5. Let's fix stuff.
Ed Hawkins
Climate scientist, NCAS/University of Reading | IPCC AR6 Lead Author | MBE | Warming Stripes: http://ShowYourStripes.info | Views own
Naomi Klein
Doppelganger. This Changes Everything. The Shock Doctrine. No Logo. On Fire. @UBC Professor of Climate Justice, co-director @CCJ_UBC
NASA
There's space for everybody. ✨ Verification: http://nasa.gov/socialmedia
World Economic Forum
The international organization for public private cooperation.
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