Why Energy Diversification Matters as Extreme Cold Intensifies ArticleJanuary 23, 2026 Why Energy Diversification Matters as Extreme Cold Intensifies Extreme cold leads to energy price spikes and strains infrastructure, putting American families at risk. Jan 23, 2026 Kat So, Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier
Los Angeles Wildfire Survivor Is Struggling To Get the Insurance Payouts That She Needs To Return Home VideoJanuary 7, 2026 Los Angeles Wildfire Survivor Is Struggling To Get the Insurance Payouts That She Needs To Return Home The home of Rossana Valverde, a storyteller with the organization Extreme Weather Survivors, was left essentially untouched by the flames from last year’s Eaton Fire. But the fire did leave toxic, cancer-causing residue in its wake. Jan 7, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
After the Los Angeles Wildfires, One Altadena Couple Reveals the Lasting Impacts of Extreme Weather Disasters VideoJanuary 7, 2026 After the Los Angeles Wildfires, One Altadena Couple Reveals the Lasting Impacts of Extreme Weather Disasters It’s been one year since the L.A. fires. Eaton Fire survivors Katie and Marco Delgado talk about the climate-fueled fires, losing their house, and the challenges they’ve had with insurance. Jan 7, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry
How Fossil Fuels and Global Extreme Weather Increase Americans’ Food Prices ArticleDecember 22, 2025 How Fossil Fuels and Global Extreme Weather Increase Americans’ Food Prices Fossil fuels and the climate change they cause are worsening extreme weather events that disrupt global food supply chains and increase costs for Americans at the grocery store. Dec 22, 2025 Jasia Smith, Kalina Gibson, Margaret Cooney
The Lasting Threat of Trump’s Cuts to NOAA and NWS on American Communities ArticleJuly 10, 2025 The Lasting Threat of Trump’s Cuts to NOAA and NWS on American Communities The Trump administration’s cuts to NOAA and NWS staffing and research capabilities are hindering the nation’s ability to prepare for and respond effectively to extreme weather events—such as the recent flooding in Texas. Jul 10, 2025 Margaret Cooney, Cody Hankerson
Cuts to the VA Will Leave Veterans Without the Benefits They Were Promised VideoMay 23, 2025 Cuts to the VA Will Leave Veterans Without the Benefits They Were Promised Recent federal cuts threaten fundamental services and support for U.S. veterans, farmers, and communities at large. May 23, 2025 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Tom Moore
How Climate Change Makes Wildfires More Dangerous ReportMay 20, 2025 How Climate Change Makes Wildfires More Dangerous The harms caused by climate change-fueled wildfires—from the loss of life and long-term health impacts to the destruction of homes and businesses and social inequity impacts—are widespread and growing. May 20, 2025 Devon Lespier, Jasia Smith, Mariel Lutz, 1 More Margaret Cooney
We’re In It: Climate Change and Extreme Weather Are a Here and Now Problem VideoApril 30, 2025 We’re In It: Climate Change and Extreme Weather Are a Here and Now Problem Army veteran and farmer Vickie Walsh shares how climate change is threatening her family, her community, and her farm after experiencing multiple extreme weather events over the past four years. Apr 30, 2025 Margaret Cooney, Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan, 1 More Tom Moore
Prioritize Community Needs Over Politics In the NewsFebruary 7, 2025 Prioritize Community Needs Over Politics In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Margaret Cooney writes about the wildfires in Los Angeles and describes the practical ways local policymakers can better prepare to offset the effects of climate change. Feb 7, 2025 InsideSources Margaret Cooney
A Day in the Life of Climate Activist Adrian Arellano VideoOctober 15, 2024 A Day in the Life of Climate Activist Adrian Arellano Spend a day with Adrian Arellano, manager for climate initiatives at NextGen America, as he attends New York Climate Week events and talks about the importance of climate action to Latinos, how the Biden-Harris administration climate investments are benefiting the community, and how Project 2025 is a threat to climate action and future generations. Oct 15, 2024 Jessica Ordóñez-Lancet, Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Adam Reich, Toni Pandolfo
Blue Lake Rancheria: Working Toward a Climate-Resilient Future VideoOctober 14, 2024 Blue Lake Rancheria: Working Toward a Climate-Resilient Future One Northern California Tribe has been working toward a transition to a zero-carbon community for its economic, environmental, health, and overall resilience benefits. Oct 14, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Adam Reich, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Small-Scale Farm Brings Food Justice To Strengthen Communities Across New Mexico’s Food Deserts VideoOctober 11, 2024 Small-Scale Farm Brings Food Justice To Strengthen Communities Across New Mexico’s Food Deserts Los Jardines Institute is supporting Justice40 implementation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and beyond to build healthy and sustainable communities. Oct 11, 2024 Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan