Environment

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Creating a New Deal for Today Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Creating a New Deal for Today

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says that progressives must fight to preserve the achievements of the Progressive Era and the New Deal—and renew the old struggle against corporate tyr...

Jun 30, 2011 / The Nation

Christian Parenti: Across the Globe, Climate Change Is Provoking Political Violence Christian Parenti: Across the Globe, Climate Change Is Provoking Political Violence

In countries like Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Somalia, droughts and floods linked to climate change have already exacerbated existing civil conflicts and provoked ethnic rioting.

Jun 30, 2011 / MSNBC

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: How Corporations Threaten Our Environment and Democracy Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: How Corporations Threaten Our Environment and Democracy

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. explains how corporations have illegally destroyed more than five hundred mountains and impoverished countless rural communities—and gotten away with i...

Jun 30, 2011 / The Nation

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Christian Parenti on Global Warming’s Violent Repercussions

Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Christian Parenti on Global Warming’s Violent Repercussions Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Christian Parenti on Global Warming’s Violent Repercussions

The effects of climate change go beyond the environment, and are even exacerbating violent political conflicts.

Jun 30, 2011 / The Nation

Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South

The impact of climate change on developing countries has so far been devestating, and stands to get only worse.

Jun 30, 2011 / Press Room

Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’ Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’

Climate change is not just "bad weather." In fact, it fuels ethnic strife, religious violence and resource wars.

Jun 30, 2011 / Press Room

Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South Christian Parenti: Geography of Violence in the Global South

The impact of climate change on developing countries has so far been devestating, and stands to get only worse.

Jun 30, 2011 / WNYC

Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’ Christian Parenti: Confronting Global Warming’s ‘Tropic of Chaos’

Climate change is not just "bad weather." In fact, it fuels ethnic strife, religious violence and resource wars. 

Jun 30, 2011 / Democracy Now!

The Last Mountain: Fighting Back Against Mountaintop Removal The Last Mountain: Fighting Back Against Mountaintop Removal

The Last Mountain exposes these travesties and the growing mobilization to stand up and fight back. 

Jun 29, 2011 / The Nation Video

Pakistan One Year After the Floods

Pakistan One Year After the Floods Pakistan One Year After the Floods

When extreme weather hits amid extreme poverty, escape becomes nearly impossible.

Jun 29, 2011 / Feature / Christian Parenti

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