Dear reader,

Hello from the Guardian’s offices in New York City.

In such turbulent times as these, the world’s attention is almost constantly pulled from one breaking news event to the next. Meanwhile, what is arguably the most important story of our time has slipped steadily down the global news agenda.

The climate crisis falling out of the headlines isn’t just bad for our planet: it actively serves the political and corporate forces accelerating and profiting from it. At the Guardian, we see it as our duty to keep scrutinising the institutions fuelling the crisis – and to do everything we can to ensure that the climate catastrophe and other major threats to the environment remain squarely in public view.

If you are able, please make a contribution today towards our annual appeal in support of our environment reporting. With the fossil fuel industry emboldened by the support of the world’s most powerful governments, journalism is an increasingly critical line of defence for our planet.

As an organisation, the Guardian brings unmatched commitment to climate reporting (see below) – and unmatched credibility because of our independence. For the past five years we have proudly refused fossil fuel advertising, a commitment that other major outlets have not made.

It is reader support that allows us to choose journalistic integrity over profit. Below you’ll find a selection of our most important climate reporting since the inauguration: not only the warning signs and corruption we’ve uncovered, but the signs of hope too. Thank you for funding this crucial work.

Yours,
Betsy