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The document outlines the agricultural stresses caused by climate change, specifically focusing on the US-Mexico border region where drought, groundwater depletion, and extreme heat are threatening farming viability and worker health. It highlights the link between agricultural collapse and migration in Central America and suggests reporting angles on water cuts, pest increases, and adaptation strategies.

The document outlines the drivers and impacts of sea-level rise, noting that global levels have risen 8-9 inches since 1880. It highlights the disproportionate risk to marginalized communities and older adults, explains the mechanics of 'compound flooding' and subsidence, and directs reporters to data tools from NOAA, the Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level, and the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory.

The guide explains that global sea levels have risen 8-9 inches since 1880, leading to more frequent coastal flooding. It highlights the disproportionate impact on elderly and marginalized communities and provides technical guidance on using NOAA data and understanding compound flooding and land subsidence.

The document argues that while US border crossings have declined due to restrictive policies, climate-driven pressures in the Americas persist. It encourages journalists to link economic migration to slow-onset climate impacts and provides resources for reporting on climate adaptation and displacement.

The document argues that while migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border have decreased due to restrictive policies, climate pressures in Central and South America persist. It encourages journalists to look beyond 'economic migration' to find the underlying climate drivers, such as crop failure and water scarcity, and to view migration as a form of climate adaptation.

The document examines the role of faith, particularly Christianity, in driving climate action. It notes that while a vast majority of Christian leaders believe in human-caused climate change, few discuss it with their congregations. It also highlights the systemic influence of faith-based organizations through land ownership, financial investments, and initiatives like the Laudato Si’ Action Platform and the World Council of Churches' efforts to hold fossil fuel financiers accountable.

The guide outlines the relationship between climate change and four types of summer extreme weather. It notes that heat is the deadliest weather event, killing nearly 500,000 people annually since 2000 globally, and that fossil fuel pollution drives these heat waves. It explains that oceans absorb nearly 90% of Earth's excess heat, which supercharges hurricanes by increasing intensity, rain rates, and storm surges. Regarding flooding, the guide states that a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, leading to more frequent and intense heavy rainfall since the 1950s. Finally, it attributes the increasing threat and length of wildfire seasons to rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns that make vegetation more flammable.

The document outlines the drivers and impacts of coastal erosion, highlighting the vulnerability of the 15% of the global population living near coasts. It critiques temporary solutions like beach nourishment and emphasizes the loss of coastal wetlands, which act as storm defenses. The guide offers journalistic advice on handling the complexity of community resettlement, utilizing public records, and valuing indigenous knowledge. It also suggests specific data sources from NOAA and the USGS to track shoreline changes and the costs of erosion control.

The document outlines the drivers and impacts of shoreline loss, noting that roughly 15% of the global population lives near coasts and faces increased erosion from climate-fueled storms and rising seas. It highlights the high cost and temporary nature of beach renourishment, citing North Carolina's expenditure of over $1 billion since the 1950s. The guide provides reporting advice from journalist Olga Loginova, emphasizing the importance of embracing complexity, using public records requests, and valuing Indigenous traditional knowledge. It also lists specific global examples of coastal loss in Scotland, Nigeria, and the US, alongside recommended data sources from NOAA and the US Geological Survey.

The document outlines the cyclical relationship between climate change and wildfires, highlighting how rising temperatures and droughts increase fire frequency while the resulting emissions accelerate global warming. It focuses on the US-Mexico border region—specifically Southern California, Arizona, and Northern Baja California—where smoke stagnation and limited healthcare access disproportionately affect migrants, outdoor workers, and marginalized urban populations in cities like Tijuana, Nogales, and El Paso. The guide suggests journalistic angles for investigating cross-border firefighting coordination between agencies like CAL FIRE and CONAFOR, the health impacts of smoke on vulnerable groups, and the effectiveness of local air quality monitoring tools.

The document outlines the global feedback loop between climate change and wildfires, while highlighting the specific vulnerabilities of border communities and migrants in the US-Mexico region. It provides a framework for reporting on transboundary air pollution, the health risks of smoke exposure for marginalized groups, and the role of cross-border fire management coordination.

A growing number of US communities and governments are suing fossil fuel companies, arguing they misled the public about climate change. These 'polluter pays' cases seek compensation for climate damages, mirroring the 1990s tobacco litigation. While most cases are in the US, a significant case in Peru involving RWE highlights global implications. The fossil fuel industry is responding with lobbying for legal immunity and efforts to discredit litigants, though some cases, such as Honolulu v. Sunoco LP, are advancing toward trial.

The document outlines how climate change increases the prevalence of climate-sensitive diseases and strains healthcare infrastructure, particularly in vulnerable border communities and among migrant populations.

The document outlines how climate change increases the prevalence of climate-sensitive diseases and strains health infrastructure, particularly in lower-income areas and along the U.S.-Mexico border. It highlights the risks faced by migrants and local populations, including heatstroke, Valley fever, and mosquito-borne illnesses, while suggesting specific reporting angles and expert resources.

The document outlines the difficulties of decarbonizing commercial aviation, noting that it contributes nearly 4% of historical global warming when non-CO2 effects are included. It highlights the limitations of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and electric aircraft, the disproportionate impact of frequent flyers, and the prevalence of greenwashing in the industry.

The document outlines the difficulty of decarbonizing commercial aviation, noting that while it contributes around 4% of all-time global warming, it lacks the immediate clean technological fixes available to other sectors. It highlights the limitations of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), the outsized impact of frequent fliers, and the role of non-CO2 emissions like contrails. The guide encourages reporters to scrutinize industry greenwashing, report on how climate change increases flight turbulence and heat-related disruptions, and consider demand reduction as a necessary strategy to meet 1.5 degrees Celsius targets.

The document outlines the climate risks facing border cities like Tijuana, Nogales, and El Paso, where aging infrastructure and fragmented US-Mexico coordination exacerbate the impact of floods and heatwaves. It highlights how these pressures disproportionately affect migrants, low-income residents, and indigenous groups, while suggesting key areas for journalistic investigation into funding gaps and resilience efforts.

The document outlines the complexities of climate migration, emphasizing that most displacement occurs internally and is often driven by a combination of extreme weather and systemic vulnerabilities. It provides practical interviewing advice for reporters and lists specific global examples—from the Marshall Islands to Senegal—to illustrate the diverse ways communities face environmental displacement.

The document outlines the risks climate change poses to global agriculture, such as a projected 22% decrease in yields for maize, rice, soy, and wheat. It suggests reporting on 'climate-smart agriculture'—including indigenous rain-fed farming, sustainable crops like cherimoya in the US, and the use of natural pollinators for cocoa—while advising journalists to visit farms in person, include the perspectives of vulnerable farmworkers, and distinguish between small-scale farming experiences and the interests of large agribusiness.

The document outlines the drivers of water scarcity at the US-Mexico border, including climate change and overexploitation, and suggests reporting angles focused on urban-industrial competition, transboundary water treaties, and the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.