Kyle Pope
@kylepope01.bsky.social
Co-founder of @coveringclimatenow.org, helping newsrooms produce more and better climate journalism
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89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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Tell Us Your 89 Percent Story - The 89 Percent Project
89percent.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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What an inspiring group. Let's amplify their work!
🥁 Drumroll please...
An investigation into the fossil fuel industry’s role in anti-protest laws;
A profile of a Palestinian woman collecting climate-resilient heirloom seeds;
And a sprawling television series tackling the profound fight between saving the planet and growing our economies...
An investigation into the fossil fuel industry’s role in anti-protest laws;
A profile of a Palestinian woman collecting climate-resilient heirloom seeds;
And a sprawling television series tackling the profound fight between saving the planet and growing our economies...
The 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards — Covering Climate Now
Covering Climate Now is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 CCNow Journalism Awards. Our awards program, now in its fifth year, honors excellent reporting on many critical dimensions of the c...
www.coveringclimatenow.org
September 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
What an inspiring group. Let's amplify their work!
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When we launched #The89Percent Project, the goal was to draw attention to the fact that an overwhelming majority of the world’s people — 80 to 89% — want their governments to “do more” about climate change.
Now, in the next phase of the project, it’s time to explore who those people are...
Now, in the next phase of the project, it’s time to explore who those people are...
August 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
When we launched #The89Percent Project, the goal was to draw attention to the fact that an overwhelming majority of the world’s people — 80 to 89% — want their governments to “do more” about climate change.
Now, in the next phase of the project, it’s time to explore who those people are...
Now, in the next phase of the project, it’s time to explore who those people are...
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Journalists worldwide can now apply for a spot at the Covering Climate Now Academy. This is a live, hands-on space to grow your climate reporting skills, connect with peers and ask the questions that matter. Small groups, hands-on practical workshops for real-world journalism. Apply today ⤵️
Apply Now for The Covering Climate Now Academy
The CCNow Academy is a free, live online course for journalists looking to strengthen their climate skills. Starts mid-September.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Journalists worldwide can now apply for a spot at the Covering Climate Now Academy. This is a live, hands-on space to grow your climate reporting skills, connect with peers and ask the questions that matter. Small groups, hands-on practical workshops for real-world journalism. Apply today ⤵️
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📣 Climate training for local journalists in FL, PR, LA, GA, AL, MS, NC & SC!
CCNow just launched The Climate Newsroom, a free online training to help local reporters cover climate impacts where it matters most — on people’s jobs, health, homes and communities coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
CCNow just launched The Climate Newsroom, a free online training to help local reporters cover climate impacts where it matters most — on people’s jobs, health, homes and communities coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
The Climate Newsroom — Covering Climate Now
Learn about CCNow’s training program aimed at helping reporters, editors, newsroom managers, and digital journalists produce more robust climate coverage for online, social, radio, and print. Coverin...
coveringclimatenow.org
July 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📣 Climate training for local journalists in FL, PR, LA, GA, AL, MS, NC & SC!
CCNow just launched The Climate Newsroom, a free online training to help local reporters cover climate impacts where it matters most — on people’s jobs, health, homes and communities coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
CCNow just launched The Climate Newsroom, a free online training to help local reporters cover climate impacts where it matters most — on people’s jobs, health, homes and communities coveringclimatenow.org/projects/the...
If you're not watching the @wclivestream.bsky.social , you should check in. It's a collection of committed, passionate people making the case for a profession that shouldn't have to justify itself. A poignant testament to our times. #saveamericasforecasts @coveringclimatenow.org
May 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If you're not watching the @wclivestream.bsky.social , you should check in. It's a collection of committed, passionate people making the case for a profession that shouldn't have to justify itself. A poignant testament to our times. #saveamericasforecasts @coveringclimatenow.org
I've got this on in the background and it's awesome. Right now, they're talking about heatwaves and the lobster market.
The Weather & Climate Livestream is officially LIVE from now until Sunday, June 1st! Our 💯 hours to #SaveAmericasForecasts starts today: wclivestream.com/watch/
May 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I've got this on in the background and it's awesome. Right now, they're talking about heatwaves and the lobster market.
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Enjoyed talking with @coveringclimatenow.org's Mark Hertsgaard about my reporting on Warren Buffett's climate legacy, and Buffett's successor Greg Abel. I shared some advice for non-environment journalists who want to tap into climate, which hopefully everyone does: www.thenation.com/article/envi...
Warren Buffett Is a Climate-Wrecker
Los Angeles Times climate columnist Sammy Roth scoops his business beat colleagues.
www.thenation.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Enjoyed talking with @coveringclimatenow.org's Mark Hertsgaard about my reporting on Warren Buffett's climate legacy, and Buffett's successor Greg Abel. I shared some advice for non-environment journalists who want to tap into climate, which hopefully everyone does: www.thenation.com/article/envi...
“[A] surge of litigation that nevertheless has remained a low media priority, especially at the local level. ‘These cases collectively represent more than 1 in 4 people living in the United States,‘ reports @climateintegrity.org.”
A growing number of communities across the US are suing fossil fuel companies for climate damages caused by their products. Their core argument? Oil companies knew fossil fuels were driving climate change and lied about it. coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-stor...
Taking Big Oil to Court
Communities across the US are suing to make fossil fuel companies pay up for climate damages
coveringclimatenow.org
May 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
“[A] surge of litigation that nevertheless has remained a low media priority, especially at the local level. ‘These cases collectively represent more than 1 in 4 people living in the United States,‘ reports @climateintegrity.org.”
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"[we] invite manuscripts for a new, first-of-its-kind special collection focused on climate change in the US. This catalog of over 29 peer-reviewed journals covers all aspects of climate, including observations, projections, impacts, risks, and solutions"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"[we] invite manuscripts for a new, first-of-its-kind special collection focused on climate change in the US. This catalog of over 29 peer-reviewed journals covers all aspects of climate, including observations, projections, impacts, risks, and solutions"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Scientific societies to do climate assessment after Trump administration dismissed authors
Two groups join forces for peer-reviewed research after key contributors on Congress-mandated report dismissed
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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"[we] invite manuscripts for a new, first-of-its-kind special collection focused on climate change in the US. This catalog of over 29 peer-reviewed journals covers all aspects of climate, including observations, projections, impacts, risks, and solutions"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"[we] invite manuscripts for a new, first-of-its-kind special collection focused on climate change in the US. This catalog of over 29 peer-reviewed journals covers all aspects of climate, including observations, projections, impacts, risks, and solutions"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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97% of business leaders support the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy
- poll in 15 major economies by @e3g.bsky.social
#climatecrisis #the89Percent
www.e3g.org/publications...
- poll in 15 major economies by @e3g.bsky.social
#climatecrisis #the89Percent
www.e3g.org/publications...
Powering Up: Business leaders overwhelmingly back a rapid transition to renewable power
Business voices have expressed overwhelming support for the transition to renewable energy.
www.e3g.org
April 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
97% of business leaders support the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy
- poll in 15 major economies by @e3g.bsky.social
#climatecrisis #the89Percent
www.e3g.org/publications...
- poll in 15 major economies by @e3g.bsky.social
#climatecrisis #the89Percent
www.e3g.org/publications...
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“One of the most powerful forms of climate communication is just telling people that a majority of other people think climate change is happening, human-caused, a serious problem and a priority for action,” said Prof Anthony Leiserowitz at @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social in the US. #The89Percent
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed, by @dpcarrington.bsky.social #The89Percent
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
April 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“One of the most powerful forms of climate communication is just telling people that a majority of other people think climate change is happening, human-caused, a serious problem and a priority for action,” said Prof Anthony Leiserowitz at @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social in the US. #The89Percent
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A major new project led by 500+ media outlets from 60 countries aims to amplify the “silent climate majority”—the 80–89% who want urgent climate action but don’t realize they’re not alone. Energy Mix Productions is proud to take part. More on #The89Percent project:
89 Percent Project Spotlights the ‘Silent Climate Majority’
A global network of more than 500 news organizations from 60 countries is launching the "89 Percent Project," a year-long, collaborative effort to shine a light on the “silent global majority” who wan...
www.theenergymix.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A major new project led by 500+ media outlets from 60 countries aims to amplify the “silent climate majority”—the 80–89% who want urgent climate action but don’t realize they’re not alone. Energy Mix Productions is proud to take part. More on #The89Percent project:
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So while it’s important that journalists write about the problems causing the climate crisis, it’s also important to “put a spotlight on the millions of people from every walk of life who are rolling up their sleeves and already taking action,” says Anthony Leiserowitz.
#The89Percent #EarthDay
April 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
So while it’s important that journalists write about the problems causing the climate crisis, it’s also important to “put a spotlight on the millions of people from every walk of life who are rolling up their sleeves and already taking action,” says Anthony Leiserowitz.
#The89Percent #EarthDay
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"Outlier" - 74% in the US want more climate action. Yet that is significantly lower than most other countries
Why? Partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway
#The89Percent
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Why? Partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway
#The89Percent
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘An outlier’: why does the US rank low on demands for climate action?
Support for climate action is growing in the US, but partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"Outlier" - 74% in the US want more climate action. Yet that is significantly lower than most other countries
Why? Partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway
#The89Percent
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Why? Partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway
#The89Percent
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Most of the world wants stronger climate action
April 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Most of the world wants stronger climate action
What a compelling, ambitious project from @afpnews.bsky.social. Grateful to @ivancouronne.bsky.social and the entire newsroom for their commitment to the climate story and their support
of #The89Percent
of #The89Percent
You may have heard of @coveringclimatenow.org 89 Percent Project 89percent.org. Between 80 and 89% of the world’s people want their governments to be doing more to address climate change. @afpnews.bsky.social decided to show what we mean by climate action in 4 different locations, on 3 continents
The 89 Percent Project
Between 80 and 89% of the world’s people want their governments to be doing more to address climate change. Let’s tell their stories.
89percent.org
April 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
What a compelling, ambitious project from @afpnews.bsky.social. Grateful to @ivancouronne.bsky.social and the entire newsroom for their commitment to the climate story and their support
of #The89Percent
of #The89Percent
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This is essential reading, too, for all the journalists who begin their questions to me with the confident but untrue assertion that climate action is unpopular! 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#The89Percent
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#The89Percent
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Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This is essential reading, too, for all the journalists who begin their questions to me with the confident but untrue assertion that climate action is unpopular! 🤦♀️
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#The89Percent
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#The89Percent
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"What would it mean if this silent climate majority woke up – if its members came to understand just how many people, both in distant lands and in their own communities, think and feel like they do?
How might this majority’s actions – as citizens, as consumers, as voters – change?"
How might this majority’s actions – as citizens, as consumers, as voters – change?"
A silent majority of the world’s people wants stronger climate action. It’s time to wake up | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
About 89% of the public want their governments to do more to tackle the climate crisis – but don’t know they’re the majority
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"What would it mean if this silent climate majority woke up – if its members came to understand just how many people, both in distant lands and in their own communities, think and feel like they do?
How might this majority’s actions – as citizens, as consumers, as voters – change?"
How might this majority’s actions – as citizens, as consumers, as voters – change?"
Attacks on climate and climate orgs are rebutted by the fact that most people in the world care about the climate crisis and want their governments to address it. #The89Percent www.89percent.org www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A silent majority of the world’s people wants stronger climate action. It’s time to wake up | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
About 89% of the public want their governments to do more to tackle the climate crisis – but don’t know they’re the majority
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Attacks on climate and climate orgs are rebutted by the fact that most people in the world care about the climate crisis and want their governments to address it. #The89Percent www.89percent.org www.theguardian.com/environment/...
More here about the underpinnings of #The89Percent project, written with my @coveringclimatenow.org colleague Mark Hertsgaard www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A silent majority of the world’s people wants stronger climate action. It’s time to wake up | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
About 89% of the public want their governments to do more to tackle the climate crisis – but don’t know they’re the majority
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
More here about the underpinnings of #The89Percent project, written with my @coveringclimatenow.org colleague Mark Hertsgaard www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘We’ve woken up’: the older women leading the fight against climate change
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.ft.com/content/769a...
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.ft.com/content/769a...
‘We’ve woken up’: the older women leading the fight against climate change
Retirees are playing an increasingly visible role in environmental protests
www.ft.com
April 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
‘We’ve woken up’: the older women leading the fight against climate change
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.ft.com/content/769a...
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.ft.com/content/769a...
Check out @theguardian.com landing page dedicated to telling the story of #The89Percent www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The 89 Percent Project | The Guardian
Latest The 89 Percent Project news, comment and analysis from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Check out @theguardian.com landing page dedicated to telling the story of #The89Percent www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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@therevelator.org: “Yes, Your Friends and Neighbors Want to Talk to You About Climate Change”
By @johnrplatt.bsky.social
Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation. #The89Percent
By @johnrplatt.bsky.social
Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation. #The89Percent
Yes, Your Friends and Neighbors Want to Talk to You About Climate Change • The Revelator
Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation.
therevelator.org
April 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
@therevelator.org: “Yes, Your Friends and Neighbors Want to Talk to You About Climate Change”
By @johnrplatt.bsky.social
Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation. #The89Percent
By @johnrplatt.bsky.social
Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation. #The89Percent
Thanks to @dpcarrington.bsky.social and @theguardian.com for their big push on the #The89Percent starting today www.89percent.org
The ‘spiral of silence’ blocking climate action and how to end it
- Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point
#The89Percent
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Globally, people are hugely supportive of climate action but wrongly believe their fellow citizens are not - revealing the truth could spark a social tipping point
#The89Percent
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Thanks to @dpcarrington.bsky.social and @theguardian.com for their big push on the #The89Percent starting today www.89percent.org