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Chico Harlan Named NYT Global Climate Reporter, Focuses on Human Impact

4/23/2026

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Harlan Joins Times

Chico Harlan has been appointed as The New York Times' global climate reporter, effective late April 2026.
He previously worked for The Washington Post and has reported in more than 50 countries.
His work includes climate impacts in the Horn of Africa and a potential ocean-current collapse affecting Northern Europe.
Harlan will remain based in Rome, focusing on the human stories behind climate change.

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Sulzberger Defends Coverage

The New York Times faced criticism at its annual shareholders meeting over its coverage of transgender issues, which critics say has been used to justify discriminatory laws.
A.G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher, defended the reporting as fair and comprehensive, emphasizing the commitment to covering all aspects of the evolving conversation on gender identity.
Transgender journalists and advocates expressed ongoing concerns about the paper's impact and representation.
Critics say the Times often fails to include transgender voices and has not adequately addressed the medical consensus supporting gender-affirming care.
Despite some progress, skepticism remains about the newspaper's accountability and credibility within the transgender community.

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Harlan Joins Times

Chico Harlan has been appointed as The New York Times' global climate reporter, effective late April 2026.
He previously worked for The Washington Post and has reported in more than 50 countries.
His work includes climate impacts in the Horn of Africa and a potential ocean-current collapse affecting Northern Europe.
Harlan will remain based in Rome, focusing on the human stories behind climate change.

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