Worrisome Change to the <i>New York Times</i>' Ability to Cover Climate

This past week, the New York Times announced the closure of their environmental desk. Along with many, I am sorry to see this team disbanded; over the last several years they have consistently provided high-quality reporting on critical environmental issues, especially the climate crisis. Newspapers generally are under economic stress, and unfortunately, the Times is also profoundly affected by the tectonic shifts in the media landscape. Its role in informing U.S. policy debates, however, is unique.

While I am sad to see this dedicated desk come to an end, I hope that its tremendous reporters can, as the newspaper's leadership promised, continue their crucial work and can help influence the general newsroom by incorporating important environmental perspectives throughout the paper.

Cross-posted from Al's Journal