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U.S. Climate Coverage Plummets 46% Amid Record Heat

4/16/2026

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Story summary
  • U.S. news coverage of climate change declined nearly 46% from 2021 to 2025.
  • The term “climate crisis” has nearly vanished from coverage.
  • The 2025 Global Climate Report states the last 11 years were the warmest on record.
  • Under U.S. President Donald Trump, climate-related stories fell significantly as protections were rolled back.
  • Recent events, including a record heatwave and a lawsuit against the Trump administration, underscore the need for climate coverage.