News media is ending its complacency on climate change. Over 150 outlets, led by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation, committed to a week-long reporting initiative (September 16-23)

News media is ending its complacency on climate change. Over 150 outlets, led by Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation, committed to a week-long reporting initiative (September 16-23) highlighting humanity's devastating impact on the planet.

MSNBC's Chris Hayes shared his perspective as part of this effort. For the full series, visit CJR's website: cjr.org/covering_climate_now/

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's

Dr. Chris Charles explores how ongoing greenhouse gas additions affect Earth's climate variability. He explains how geological archives provide new insights into humanity's impact on our planet's climate.

This presentation is part of the "Perspectives on Ocean Science" series, originally recorded in October 2004.