The climate crisis is here: 8 alarming news stories

It's all over the news. The summer has barely begun and we’re already seeing record-breaking temperatures, a widespread megadrought and what is shaping up to be a brutal wildfire season. 

The articles below reveal just how severe the climate crisis has become, how it’s making life harder for all of us and is especially impacting underserved communities. These stories also show communities taking a stand—demanding solutions from policymakers and support to endure extreme weather events.

We’re keeping a close eye because fossil fuels developed on public lands significantly contribute to climate change emissions. But it doesn’t have to be this way. These lands can instead host clean energy projects and provide safe refuge for wildlands and communities.