How does oil extraction affect Indigenous communities?
When rainforests are exploited for oil, people like the Siekopai in Ecuador develop cancer and other health issues from toxic runoff.
By Jonnathan Pulla Velecela
Military’s Free Pass
Armed forces—big polluters around the world—don’t have to report emissions
By Anny Oberlink
Is Carbon Capture a Corporate Deception?
Preventing emissions must supersede the industry push to collect CO2
By Audrey Carleton
Why are sunny day floods becoming more frequent in NYC?
Both sea-level rise and New York’s pre-industrial marshy, natural landscape contribute.
By Maja Clasen and Elias Guerra
How are hard-working wetlands faring with climate change?
These carbon “sinks” absorb greenhouse gases, but climate change is stressing them.
By Gretchen Smail
How do dung beetles protect against climate change?
These insects reduce methane gas emissions by rolling, burying and eating manure.
By Sunny Nagpaul
Do you feel guilty about your carbon footprint?
According to researchers, this message is a tactic used by fossil fuel companies to delay climate change action.
By Amanda Braitman
Can partial veganism ease the climate crisis?
If cutting out meat and dairy seems difficult, consider eating vegan occasionally. Just one day a week can reduce emissions.
By Nicolas Magrino
Why should sports fans care about climate change?
As heat waves, flooding, and wildfire smoke increase, athletes in every sport are struggling to perform at their best.
By James Van Bramer and Marnie Dunbar
Indigenous Forest Defenders Go Global
Native groups pressure the corporate world to end financing of drilling
By Abē Levine
Youth-Led Campaigns Demand Plant-Based Diets
Skipping meat once a week can reduce carbon emissions
By Zachary Smith
Why are people still moving to flood-prone areas?
Affordability and other factors are attracting new residents to NYC’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.
By Mary Cunningham and Becca Redelmeier
What are Bluebelts?
New York City is constructing wetlands in coastal areas to absorb rainwater and prevent flooding.
By Amanda Salazar
How does climate change contribute to flash flooding in NYC?
The warming of oceans leads to more water vapor in the air and more heavy rainfall.
By Mike Matteo and Gerard Edic
Reporters & Editors
Reporters:
Clark Adomaitis
Pablo Alvarez
Audrey Carleton
Bruce Gil
Syed Haq
Brenna Holland
Abe Levine
Emily Nadal
Editors:
Richard Heaton
Cheyenne Ligon
Anny Oberlink
Zack Smith
Aaron Tremper
Faculty Advisers
Climate Correction was produced by students at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY‘s NYCity News Service under the guidance of Emily Laber-Warren, with site advisers Christine McKenna, Jere Hester and John Mancini.