Hello friendly Progress Report readers,

 

We’re taking a break from the regular Progress Report today to bring you some big news from our colleagues at ThinkProgress.

 

First of all, ThinkProgress has been completely resigned and updated with a great new look. Check it out and let us know what you think.

 

Second, ThinkProgress announced a major expansion of its coverage of climate change through Climate Progress, its hub for all things climate, energy, and environment-related. The number of reporters on the Climate Progress team has recently quadrupled — with even more additions yet to come.

 

Climate Progress’s expanded coverage will focus on three key areas: illustrating the impact climate change is having now across the country; investigating the opposition forces that fuel climate denial and obstruct action; and elevating climate change to an issue that influences voters and elections. The expanded site will also be able to cover a broader spectrum of climate and energy issues, including environmental justice and green technology.

 

Climate-fueled disasters like Hurricane Sandy, floods, droughts, and other devastation wrought by extreme weather aren’t going anywhere, but unfortunately major media outlets like the New York Times and Reuters are backing off their commitment to covering these issues at this crucial time. ThinkProgress is stepping up to fill this gap in order to make sure climate change is getting the coverage it deserves while creating sustained accountability for politicians and special interests opposed to action to combat it.

 

Please check out the new look over at ThinkProgress and be on the lookout for more and more innovative coverage from Climate Progress.

 

And like we said, please feel free to get back to us with any feedback you have.

 

-The Progress Report Team

 

P.S. ThinkProgress also recently unveiled ThinkProgress Sports, a new section that will bring original reporting and comprehensive analysis to the sports news cycle, and the stories behind the sports headlines. Be sure and check that out too!